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Set on 25 acres of rainforest and bushland Cooberrie Park is a great day out for everyone. Get up close and personal with roaming kangaroos and in the daily shows and animal feeding. New dinosaur themed mini golf course. Swimming pool. cooberrie park.com.au
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Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary
9 Stones RdSet on 25 acres of rainforest and bushland Cooberrie Park is a great day out for everyone. Get up close and personal with roaming kangaroos and in the daily shows and animal feeding. New dinosaur themed mini golf course. Swimming pool. cooberrie park.com.au
Great Keppel Island is one of the best islands on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. It’s easy to see why, with the option of snorkelling right off the beach, spotting wildlife during hinterland hikes and trying an array of aquatic adventures.
From April - November, humpback whales migrate through Keppel Bay.
Transfers can be purchased through Keppel Konnections (keppelkonnections.com.au) or Freedom Fast Cats (freedomfastcats.com)
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Great Keppel Island House Rentals
Great Keppel Island is one of the best islands on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. It’s easy to see why, with the option of snorkelling right off the beach, spotting wildlife during hinterland hikes and trying an array of aquatic adventures.
From April - November, humpback whales migrate through Keppel Bay.
Transfers can be purchased through Keppel Konnections (keppelkonnections.com.au) or Freedom Fast Cats (freedomfastcats.com)
Fantastic place to while away the day. Something for all ages. BBQs available for use. Opening hours 6am - 9pm daily.
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Yeppoon Lagoon
3 Lagoon PlFantastic place to while away the day. Something for all ages. BBQs available for use. Opening hours 6am - 9pm daily.
Keppel Kraken
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Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail
Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail TrailDistance: 2.3kms return
Time: 1.5 hrs.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Capricorn coastline and the Keppel Bay islands. Keep your eye out for a turtle or two!
Bluff Point Walking Track
Bluff Point Walking TrackDistance: 2.3kms return
Time: 1.5 hrs.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Capricorn coastline and the Keppel Bay islands. Keep your eye out for a turtle or two!
Nestled within the Botanic Gardens, you’ll find Rockhampton Zoo where you can discover more than 60 species of native and exotic animals. Whether it is chimpanzees and cassowaries, dingoes and otters, or crocodiles, koalas and meerkats, there are plenty of animals to meet.
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Rockhampton Zoo
100 Spencer StNestled within the Botanic Gardens, you’ll find Rockhampton Zoo where you can discover more than 60 species of native and exotic animals. Whether it is chimpanzees and cassowaries, dingoes and otters, or crocodiles, koalas and meerkats, there are plenty of animals to meet.
Kershaw Gardens is a spacious and picturesque parkland that stretches for 1 kilometre along the Bruce Highway. A circuited walking track is the perfect way to explore the park with paths winding past the wetlands, through rainforests’ and perfect waterfall.
Wyatt’s Wonder Web includes five levels of play for kids (and adults). Standing at nine meters high, cling through various obstacles including climbing ropes, ladders, tunnels, three slides and swinging hammocks on the top level.
Be prepared to get your toes wet in the Fitzroy River Wet Play Area. A 200mm deep meandering water course that was designed to represent the flow of water through the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) from Riverslea out to sea. It also comes complete with its very own barrage.
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Kershaw Gardens
Moores Creek RoadKershaw Gardens is a spacious and picturesque parkland that stretches for 1 kilometre along the Bruce Highway. A circuited walking track is the perfect way to explore the park with paths winding past the wetlands, through rainforests’ and perfect waterfall.
Wyatt’s Wonder Web includes five levels of play for kids (and adults). Standing at nine meters high, cling through various obstacles including climbing ropes, ladders, tunnels, three slides and swinging hammocks on the top level.
Be prepared to get your toes wet in the Fitzroy River Wet Play Area. A 200mm deep meandering water course that was designed to represent the flow of water through the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) from Riverslea out to sea. It also comes complete with its very own barrage.
Baga National Park (previously Mount Jim Crow) lies just beside the main road between Rockhampton and Yeppoon. Camping is not permitted in the park and there are no facilities. Quite a bit of climbing required and I would suggest being confident and relatively fit. Takes about 1.5-2 hours to go up and down, some steep parts but worth the view at the top.
Baga National Park
Yeppoon RoadBaga National Park (previously Mount Jim Crow) lies just beside the main road between Rockhampton and Yeppoon. Camping is not permitted in the park and there are no facilities. Quite a bit of climbing required and I would suggest being confident and relatively fit. Takes about 1.5-2 hours to go up and down, some steep parts but worth the view at the top.
To the Batcave! Bat Cleft at Mount Etna Caves National Park is home to eighty percent of Australia’s breeding population of female bent-wing bats. From December to February ranger-guided tours are offered to witness the spectacle of over 100,000 bats leaving their cave. Call 4936 0570 for bookings.
Mount Etna Caves National Park
Camoo Caves RoadTo the Batcave! Bat Cleft at Mount Etna Caves National Park is home to eighty percent of Australia’s breeding population of female bent-wing bats. From December to February ranger-guided tours are offered to witness the spectacle of over 100,000 bats leaving their cave. Call 4936 0570 for bookings.
Capricorn Caves are located 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The limestone caves are one of the largest privately owned cave systems in Australia. Experienced local guides deliver the captivating stories of this ancient Australian landscape on a variety of small-scale interpretive tours. It is recommended to wear enclosed shoes.*** It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets prior to arriving at Capricorn Caves, not only is a surcharge applied when you purchase your tickets at the kiosk at Capricorn Caves, but purchasing online and in advance guarantees your place on tour, and tours do regularly sell out. https://capricorncaves.com.au/
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Cuevas de Capricornio
30 Olsens Caves RdCapricorn Caves are located 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The limestone caves are one of the largest privately owned cave systems in Australia. Experienced local guides deliver the captivating stories of this ancient Australian landscape on a variety of small-scale interpretive tours. It is recommended to wear enclosed shoes.*** It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets prior to arriving at Capricorn Caves, not only is a surcharge applied when you purchase your tickets at the kiosk at Capricorn Caves, but purchasing online and in advance guarantees your place on tour, and tours do regularly sell out. https://capricorncaves.com.au/
Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton or Yeppoon.
Gates open at 10am and fully guided tours are conducted daily at 10.30am and 1.00pm.
Crocodiles hatching can be seen from February to May. Koorana has approximately 3,000 crocodiles. Last entry to farm is 2pm and gates close at 3pm. https://www.koorana.com.au
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Koorana Crocodile Farm
65 Savages RdKoorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton or Yeppoon.
Gates open at 10am and fully guided tours are conducted daily at 10.30am and 1.00pm.
Crocodiles hatching can be seen from February to May. Koorana has approximately 3,000 crocodiles. Last entry to farm is 2pm and gates close at 3pm. https://www.koorana.com.au
Sightseeing
Jet James is a renowned Yeppoon artist showcasing his range of ceramics, printmaking works, paintings, drawings and home decor products. Overlooking Yeppoon Main beach, the gallery is a must for any tourist that wishes to immerse themselves into the world of this acclaimed and unique artist.
Jet James Art Gallery
1 Normanby StJet James is a renowned Yeppoon artist showcasing his range of ceramics, printmaking works, paintings, drawings and home decor products. Overlooking Yeppoon Main beach, the gallery is a must for any tourist that wishes to immerse themselves into the world of this acclaimed and unique artist.
Byfield National Park
Great bushwalks and swimming. BBQs available.
Step back in time at this friendly township museum showcasing the rich history of the Rockhampton district 1850 - 1950.
See vintage vehicles, hall of clocks, timber cutters camp, blacksmith shop, homesteads and cottages, vintage machinery and a range of friendly farm animals.
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Rockhampton Heritage Village
Boundary RoadStep back in time at this friendly township museum showcasing the rich history of the Rockhampton district 1850 - 1950.
See vintage vehicles, hall of clocks, timber cutters camp, blacksmith shop, homesteads and cottages, vintage machinery and a range of friendly farm animals.
Step back in time and visit the Archer Park Rail Museum. Immerse yourself in the Digital Soundscape experience of a steam train arriving at the station and eavesdrop on conversations of passengers and railway workers from days gone by. Take a ride on The Purrey Steam which runs on weekends. The tram is believed to be the only one of its kind in the world.
Archer Park Rail Museum
51-87 Denison StStep back in time and visit the Archer Park Rail Museum. Immerse yourself in the Digital Soundscape experience of a steam train arriving at the station and eavesdrop on conversations of passengers and railway workers from days gone by. Take a ride on The Purrey Steam which runs on weekends. The tram is believed to be the only one of its kind in the world.
Rockhampton’s brand new Museum of Art.
Located in the heart of Rockhampton’s CBD on the banks of the Fitzroy River (Tunaba), Rockhampton Museum of art is alive with activity. The museum houses a myriad of mid-century paintings and works on paper equating to the finest art collection in regional Queensland.
Rockhampton Museum of Art
220 Quay StreetRockhampton’s brand new Museum of Art.
Located in the heart of Rockhampton’s CBD on the banks of the Fitzroy River (Tunaba), Rockhampton Museum of art is alive with activity. The museum houses a myriad of mid-century paintings and works on paper equating to the finest art collection in regional Queensland.
Rockhampton’s Riverside Precinct is the heart of the city, offering the best views of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) and is an example of a modern, integrated urban design that sits alongside the city’s heritage-listed street. Stroll along the heritage soaked sandstone boulevard on Quay Street and across the lower bank boardwalk surrounded by lush plantings public artworks and picturesque boat dotted vista.
Riverside Park
Rockhampton’s Riverside Precinct is the heart of the city, offering the best views of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba) and is an example of a modern, integrated urban design that sits alongside the city’s heritage-listed street. Stroll along the heritage soaked sandstone boulevard on Quay Street and across the lower bank boardwalk surrounded by lush plantings public artworks and picturesque boat dotted vista.
Mount Archer’s (Nurim) imposing and beautiful silhouette has long been regarded as an iconic landmark representing the Rockhampton region. Think expansive views, natural beauty, nature, culture and history.
Nurim circuit is a must for your Rockhampton bucket list. Extending 25 meters off the side of Mount Archer (Nurim), the 500 meter flat boardwalk offers spectacular views of the the city and the mighty Fitzroy River (Tunuba). It is particularly popular with locals and tourists wanting to catch the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
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Mount Archer National Park
Pilbeam DriveMount Archer’s (Nurim) imposing and beautiful silhouette has long been regarded as an iconic landmark representing the Rockhampton region. Think expansive views, natural beauty, nature, culture and history.
Nurim circuit is a must for your Rockhampton bucket list. Extending 25 meters off the side of Mount Archer (Nurim), the 500 meter flat boardwalk offers spectacular views of the the city and the mighty Fitzroy River (Tunuba). It is particularly popular with locals and tourists wanting to catch the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Rockhampton Botanic Garden is one of the oldest and most established public gardens in Australia and has been heritage-listed since 1999. Today the gardens retain their historical significance with a number of iconic plantings including the 150 year old canopy Banyan figs and avenue of Bunya pines.
The gardens are also home to The Central Queensland War Memorial.
Refreshments are available at the Gardens Tearooms which are nestled under the canopy of the 150 year old Banyan Fig Trees.
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Jardín Botánico de Rockhampton
100 Spencer StRockhampton Botanic Garden is one of the oldest and most established public gardens in Australia and has been heritage-listed since 1999. Today the gardens retain their historical significance with a number of iconic plantings including the 150 year old canopy Banyan figs and avenue of Bunya pines.
The gardens are also home to The Central Queensland War Memorial.
Refreshments are available at the Gardens Tearooms which are nestled under the canopy of the 150 year old Banyan Fig Trees.
With museums open 7 days a week, this town offers ideal opportunities to delve into the areas early successes and relive its fascinating past. Highlights include Mount Morgan Railway Museum, No. 7 Dam, Arthur Timms Lookout, Frank Golding Lookout.
Mount Morgan
With museums open 7 days a week, this town offers ideal opportunities to delve into the areas early successes and relive its fascinating past. Highlights include Mount Morgan Railway Museum, No. 7 Dam, Arthur Timms Lookout, Frank Golding Lookout.
Immerse yourself in the indigenous story of our region through a guided tour on offer at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre where you can hear the sound of the didgeridoo and even try your luck at boomerang throwing.
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Dreamtime Cultural Centre
703-751 Yaamba RoadImmerse yourself in the indigenous story of our region through a guided tour on offer at the Dreamtime Cultural Centre where you can hear the sound of the didgeridoo and even try your luck at boomerang throwing.
Enjoy the pristine vistas from Wreck Point Lookout. You might even see a turtle or two.
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Wreck Point Lookout
Matthew Flinders DriveEnjoy the pristine vistas from Wreck Point Lookout. You might even see a turtle or two.
In Emu Park set against the coastal vista of blue seas and Great Keppel Island. Open your ears to the music coming to life through her sails.
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Singing Ship
Tennent Memorial DrIn Emu Park set against the coastal vista of blue seas and Great Keppel Island. Open your ears to the music coming to life through her sails.
Food Scene Yeppoon
Flour is an artisan coffee shop, wildly popular by serving aromatic coffee, breakfast and tantalising lunches. With an extensive menu.
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Flour
9-11 Normanby StFlour is an artisan coffee shop, wildly popular by serving aromatic coffee, breakfast and tantalising lunches. With an extensive menu.
Established in 1957, Keppel Bay Sailing Club began with a group of passionate and dedicated sailors & volunteers who wanted to evolve sailing for the Yeppoon community.
Today KBSC operates from five venues, The Clubhouse, The Spinnaker, Kracker’s Bar & Grill, Bilge Bar & Club Emu Park. Keppel Bay Sailing Club is a not for profit organisation that employs over 120 staff from the local area. Great for families with a kids play area. https://kbsc.com.au/
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Keppel Bay Sailing Club
1 Anzac ParadeEstablished in 1957, Keppel Bay Sailing Club began with a group of passionate and dedicated sailors & volunteers who wanted to evolve sailing for the Yeppoon community.
Today KBSC operates from five venues, The Clubhouse, The Spinnaker, Kracker’s Bar & Grill, Bilge Bar & Club Emu Park. Keppel Bay Sailing Club is a not for profit organisation that employs over 120 staff from the local area. Great for families with a kids play area. https://kbsc.com.au/
Lovely Thai restaurant on the beachfront. Chicken Satay Sticks and Beef Massaman Curry are a favourite.
Thai Takeaway
24 Anzac ParadeLovely Thai restaurant on the beachfront. Chicken Satay Sticks and Beef Massaman Curry are a favourite.
Our favourite place! The Pacific Hotel is a well established and respected bar and restaurant in Yeppoon. Situated on James Street, just a short walk from Kookaburra Cottage, in the heart of Yeppoon, they offer an array of facilities and entertainment areas for everyone to enjoy.
For customers looking for something to eat, make sure you dine in our Bistro. They’ve got all your pub favourites, kids’ meals and regular specials to keep the whole family happy! The Sports Bar offers a relaxed and friendly environment perfect for catching up with friends or a relaxing drink. The Bar features FOX Sports and TAB facilities as well as regular social and sporting events. https://www.pacifichotelyeppoon.com.au/
Pacific Hotel
55 Queen StOur favourite place! The Pacific Hotel is a well established and respected bar and restaurant in Yeppoon. Situated on James Street, just a short walk from Kookaburra Cottage, in the heart of Yeppoon, they offer an array of facilities and entertainment areas for everyone to enjoy.
For customers looking for something to eat, make sure you dine in our Bistro. They’ve got all your pub favourites, kids’ meals and regular specials to keep the whole family happy! The Sports Bar offers a relaxed and friendly environment perfect for catching up with friends or a relaxing drink. The Bar features FOX Sports and TAB facilities as well as regular social and sporting events. https://www.pacifichotelyeppoon.com.au/
A local favourite. Beachfront- Beautiful Views- Amazing Coffee - great breakfast - yummy lunch- acai bowls- fresh juice. https://m.facebook.com/LureLiving/
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Lure Living
14 Anzac ParadeA local favourite. Beachfront- Beautiful Views- Amazing Coffee - great breakfast - yummy lunch- acai bowls- fresh juice. https://m.facebook.com/LureLiving/
Best Fish & Chips in Yeppoon! Place a phone order and collect them on the way to the beachfront for a picnic.
The best battered chips in Queensland. Fish, Chips, burgers, sandwiches, Deep Fried Icecream, Breakfasts. Open 7 days a week. https://m.facebook.com/WhosCookinFishandChips/
Who's Cookin Takeaway
50 James Street Best Fish & Chips in Yeppoon! Place a phone order and collect them on the way to the beachfront for a picnic.
The best battered chips in Queensland. Fish, Chips, burgers, sandwiches, Deep Fried Icecream, Breakfasts. Open 7 days a week. https://m.facebook.com/WhosCookinFishandChips/
VUE Wine Bar & Restaurant ushers in a relaxing and contemporary atmosphere right on the picturesque Capricorn Coast. Sleek spaces, soaring ceilings and modern design achieve a unique atmosphere while your every need is met by friendly staff.
VUE offers spaces to suit you, whether it be at intimate tables inside, casual bar seating, or the relaxed tables outdoors as you soak up the sea breeze. Its guests are transported to a new world with every expectation exceeded.
Our chef, creates everything in house and pioneers the future of modern Australian cuisine with serving innovative, gourmet culinary delights. Using the finest local and seasonal produce, meals are prepared in a stylish yet simple manner that will have your senses in euphoria.
Complimenting the menu is the extensive, hand-picked wine list showcased by the glass wine wall offering the perfect drop every time. https://www.vuewinebar.com/
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Vue Wine Bar & Restaurant
32 Anzac ParadeVUE Wine Bar & Restaurant ushers in a relaxing and contemporary atmosphere right on the picturesque Capricorn Coast. Sleek spaces, soaring ceilings and modern design achieve a unique atmosphere while your every need is met by friendly staff.
VUE offers spaces to suit you, whether it be at intimate tables inside, casual bar seating, or the relaxed tables outdoors as you soak up the sea breeze. Its guests are transported to a new world with every expectation exceeded.
Our chef, creates everything in house and pioneers the future of modern Australian cuisine with serving innovative, gourmet culinary delights. Using the finest local and seasonal produce, meals are prepared in a stylish yet simple manner that will have your senses in euphoria.
Complimenting the menu is the extensive, hand-picked wine list showcased by the glass wine wall offering the perfect drop every time. https://www.vuewinebar.com/
1770 Gelato Co
Spoil yourself with a sweet treat.
Food Scene Rockhampton
No wheat, no worries! This bakery is the place to go for delicious treats, all baked fresh on site and 100% gluten free. artizanglutenfreebakery.com.au
Artizan Gluten Free Bakery
159 East StNo wheat, no worries! This bakery is the place to go for delicious treats, all baked fresh on site and 100% gluten free. artizanglutenfreebakery.com.au
Cosy up in their micro-brewery with locally crafted beer tasting or slide into their laneways restaurant for a handcrafted menu focuses on local seasonal ingredients. headrickslane.co
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Headricks Lane
189 East StCosy up in their micro-brewery with locally crafted beer tasting or slide into their laneways restaurant for a handcrafted menu focuses on local seasonal ingredients. headrickslane.co
Traditional Italian style food and dining in the heart of the CBD and Riverside Precinct. facebook.com/pacinos-restaurant
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Pacino's
5 East StTraditional Italian style food and dining in the heart of the CBD and Riverside Precinct. facebook.com/pacinos-restaurant
A great place for breakfast or lunch with indoor and outdoor dining. After dark this is the place to go.
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Giddy Goat Cafe & Bar
128B East StA great place for breakfast or lunch with indoor and outdoor dining. After dark this is the place to go.
Every tastebud is covered here with a Cellar Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a themed Whiskey Lounge offering stylish surrounds and internationally stocked bar with all your favourite drams. cocobrew.com.au.
CocoBrew Rockhampton
114 William StEvery tastebud is covered here with a Cellar Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a themed Whiskey Lounge offering stylish surrounds and internationally stocked bar with all your favourite drams. cocobrew.com.au.
Beaches
The Capricorn Coast boasts many breathtaking, tranquil beaches offering good swimming and fishing opportunities.
A short walk from Kookaburra Cottage load up the cart and take advantage of 1.3km of swimming beach suitable for all ages and abilities. The beach has excellent ramps, toilets, electric BBQs and picnic facilities. Dogs are not allowed.
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Yeppoon Main Beach
Anzac ParadeA short walk from Kookaburra Cottage load up the cart and take advantage of 1.3km of swimming beach suitable for all ages and abilities. The beach has excellent ramps, toilets, electric BBQs and picnic facilities. Dogs are not allowed.
Just north of Yeppoon. ‘Farny’ is 17 km long and part of ‘The Big Dune Surfing Reserve’. The beach offers a good beach break and vehicle access. Dogs are allowed of leash from Bangalee boat ramp south to Barwells Creek with access via Hinz Avenue. At the northern end of Farnborough is Corio Bay, a tidal inlet offering good beach fishing.
Farnborough Beach
Just north of Yeppoon. ‘Farny’ is 17 km long and part of ‘The Big Dune Surfing Reserve’. The beach offers a good beach break and vehicle access. Dogs are allowed of leash from Bangalee boat ramp south to Barwells Creek with access via Hinz Avenue. At the northern end of Farnborough is Corio Bay, a tidal inlet offering good beach fishing.
Lammermoor is 2.5 km long and backed by casuarina-covered foredunes, with a small tidal creek at the southern end. Swimming is best at high tide. A picnic area with toilets is provided at the northern end of the beach.
Lammermoor Beach
Lammermoor is 2.5 km long and backed by casuarina-covered foredunes, with a small tidal creek at the southern end. Swimming is best at high tide. A picnic area with toilets is provided at the northern end of the beach.
Kemp is a wide sandy beach with a rocky outcrop called ‘The Bluff’, which has excellent walking tracks and lookouts where you can often spot turtles and dolphins in the waters below. Kemp has BBQs, picnic tables and toilets. Dogs are permitted at designated times.
Kemp Beach
Kemp is a wide sandy beach with a rocky outcrop called ‘The Bluff’, which has excellent walking tracks and lookouts where you can often spot turtles and dolphins in the waters below. Kemp has BBQs, picnic tables and toilets. Dogs are permitted at designated times.
At 2km long, Mulambin is cradled between Bluff Point at the northern end and Pinnacle Point to the south, both of which are part of the Capricorn Coastal National Park. There is vehicle access at the northern end for launching boats of the beach at high tide. Picnic tables and toilets are available.
Mulambin Beach
At 2km long, Mulambin is cradled between Bluff Point at the northern end and Pinnacle Point to the south, both of which are part of the Capricorn Coastal National Park. There is vehicle access at the northern end for launching boats of the beach at high tide. Picnic tables and toilets are available.
Kinka is situated on the banks of the Causeway Lake. Kinka is 3km long, faces east- north-east. The beach usually has low waves and swimming is best on a mid to high tide.
Kinka Beach
Kinka is situated on the banks of the Causeway Lake. Kinka is 3km long, faces east- north-east. The beach usually has low waves and swimming is best on a mid to high tide.
Emu Park Main Beach is a quiet beach with calm waters. The beach has shady picnic facilities, playground and is close to shops. Dogs are not allowed.
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Emu Park Main Beach
8 Hill StreetEmu Park Main Beach is a quiet beach with calm waters. The beach has shady picnic facilities, playground and is close to shops. Dogs are not allowed.