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Capricorn Coast

When you come to the Capricorn Coast ....
come prepared for choice.

If unspoilt beaches, seaside villages, clean white sand and sparkling ocean are your thing, then you're coming to the right place. We'll also throw in paradise with the Keppel Islands, and would you belive it, the Great Barrier Reef is right at hand. Whenyou set foot in Great Keppel Island you will feel as though you have stepped into an island paradise where the 'squeaky clean' white sand flows between your toes. Whether you are visting Great Keppel for the day, lunch or overnight stay, remember there is alot of fun to be had.

Now, what will you do on day two? how about paddling a canoe in an inlet surrounded by beautiful rainforest known as Byfield. Coming face to face with the local wildlife as you take an afternoon bushwalk on one of the many tracks within the Capricorn Coast National Park. Or why not simply relax at the tranquil seaside township of Yeppoon, the heart of the Capricorn Coast and the starting point to Central Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.

Want a beach all to yourself? Easy. The Capricorn coastline is dotted with uncrowded picturesque townships. 13 glorious beaches stretch along the 16km of Scenic Highway between Yeppoon and Emu Park. Just ten minutes from Yeppoon is the Rydges Capricorn Resort with two world-class golf courses, 22 hectares of wetlands and two of the largest freshwater swimming pools in the Southern Pacific. If you really want a place to unwind than Rydges Capricorn Resort is a tropical getaway, golfer's paradise and family favourite all in one.

Outdoor dining is the essence of a coastal paradise experience. Enjoy a lazy meal on the Yeppoon esplanade or watch the boats come and go at the marina in Rosslyn Bay. The Waterline Cafe at Keppel Bay Marina is a must as it offers a range of delicious coffee and flavoured tea. Perhaps you would rather sit back and relax with a cold beverage at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club. There is never a shortage of options when it comes to dining at the Capricorn Coast.

When it comes to variety at the Capricorn Coast, they have it all. Choose to relax on over 20 secluded sandy beaches including Farmborough Beach, just north of main beach Yeppoon, offers a good beach break for surfers, Five Rocks Beach is north of Byfield is also good for surfing but also is a fishermans paradise. Lamamermoor beach is a peaceful simming area with barbeque and picnic facilities for the entire family to enjoy.