Central Region Attractions

Great Keppel Island Great Keppel Island (area 14 sq.km) is the largest of the 18 islands off Keppel Bay, none of them more than 20km from the Capricornia coast. The other islands, lacking drinking water, have little in the way of facilities for visitors.

The hills on Great Keppel rise to heights of up to 175m. The island can be reached by boat from Rosslyn Bay (north of Rockhampton) or from Yeppoon, to the south. It is possible also to fly from Rockhampton.

On Great Keppel Island is a large resort complex run by Australian Airlines. It is designed mainly for young people, with a wide range of entertainments. There are also a youth hostel and a campsite, and facilities for a variety of sports (diving, snorkeling, riding, hang-gliding), beaches of fine sand and walking trails. The island is popular with families and with day trippers.