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Visit the Capricorn Coast of QLD. A guide to the Capricorn Coast of Central Queensland.

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Visit the Capricorn Coast of QLD

The Capricorn Coast is exciting, diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. Visitors to the Coast enjoy golden days and balmy, moonlit evenings with the brilliant sunsets and scents of the tropics as well as the crispness of a temperate climate. The Coast is under the Tropic of Capricorn, for which it is named, and it sweeps along the Pacific Ocean at Central Queensland just a 30 minute drive from the Beef Capital of Australia, Rockhampton, and only 600 kilometres from the capital, Brisbane.

You can still enjoy a beach to yourself at the Capricorn Coast with views of Great and North Keppel Islands and the many smaller islands, which act as stepping-stones to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Keppel Island is a popular island to visitors and is accessible by a 30-minute ferry ride. Two ferry services operate daily out of Keppel Bay Marina and Rosslyn Bay.

Yeppoon is the Coast's major town, which has retained its village style appeal, yet offers a variety of wonderful restaurants, accommodation and shops. Just north of Yeppoon is Rydges Capricorn Resort, set on 22,000 acres of nature and offers two world standard golf courses.

The beaches along the Capricorn Coast are touched by the legacy of Captain James Cook, whose famous voyage left the islands with their name as a tribute to Rear Admiral Keppel. Emu Park, the second largest town on the Capricorn Coast, has honoured Cook's exploration with a monument, the famous 'Singing Ship', a soaring white sculpture with Great Keppel Island as a back drop.

Lammermoor, Kinka, Mullambin and Kemp beaches, Cooee Bay and the Causeway Lake, all line the Capricorn Coast offering many pleasures, wonderful accommodation and so much beauty you will never want to leave.

The Capricorn Coast is easily accessible by road, rail, coach and air and is situated 38 kilometres north east of Rockhampton.

For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.

If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.

Queensland National Parks can be closed at times because of bushfire and bushfire danger. We advise you check with Queensland Rural Fire Service before you set off. Phone their 24 hour number on 1800 020 440 and visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au to check where fire bans are in place. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.

Disclaimer: The information contained about this region is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Break Loose Publishing disclaim any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For our complete Disclaimer please follow the link at the foot of the page.