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The Central Queensland region is made up of three main areas...
> Capricorn region
> Gladstone region
> Bundaberg
Visit Great Keppel Island Qld
Great Keppel Island is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn and is the biggest member of the Keppel Island Family. Most of the island is natural bushland and is surrounded by 17 pristine white sandy beaches, coves and pockets of fringing reef.
From snorkelling, diving and an array of water sports to bushwalking and camel treks, Great Keppel Island has something for everyone.
Visitors of any age can enjoy a day trip to the island or you have a choice of various styles of accommodation. Keppel Haven provides cabins and safari tents, a licensed bar and also the YHA facility. Great Keppel Island Holiday Village offers cabin, tent and dormitory style accommodation. Keppel Lodge offers house style accommodation with each bedroom having its own ensuite.
The Great Keppel Island Resort managed by the Accor Hotel Chain in association with Contiki Holidays offer an exclusive 18 to 35 experience. Newly refurbished rooms, nightclub, resort pools, brunches and dinners included in your package plus over 40 activities available at the resort including golf, archery, windsurfing, parasailing, yoga and tennis. Take a tropical plunge and give in to the time of your life!
There are two ferry companies operating out of Rosslyn Bay Harbour who service the island for day and overnight guests. A ferry transfer to the island takes approximately half an hour and visitors have the option of leaving their vehicle in the Great Keppel Island Security Carpark or Rosslyn Bay Inn Security Carpark. You also have the option of flying to the island from Rockhampton Airport.
The ferry companies also offer a variety of cruises, which include lunch, snorkelling, boomnetting, glass bottom boat and the underwater observatory off Middle Island.
Great Keppel Island, its a tropical paradise waiting for you to explore.
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.
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