Yeppoon Things to Do

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Great Keppel Island is located off the coast from Yeppoon.

We did the Morning Cruise which departed Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour at 9.15am.
You visit the Middle Island Underwater Observatory, Feed large coral trout and go out in a glass bottom boat to look at the Coral.

A nice lunch on the island at Keppel Haven, plenty of Bird life here, then relaxing on the beach.
There is various types of accommodation on the island, as well as snorkelling, diving, parasailing, jet boating and more adventure activities.

For Younger people, it is known for its night life. A good days outing.

The Singing ship is located at the little sea side town of Emu Park, south of Yeppoon.

During 1969, the attention of Local Authorities was drawn to the Bi-Centenary of the discovery of Australia by Captain James Cook in 1770 and the desirability of having appropriate celebrations.

As Emu Park was first visited by Captain Cook, The Singing ship musical sculpture was built and dedicated to Captain Cook.

It sings almost constantly with the on shore breezes.

One thing was overlooked at the time, that was the intention to place a Time Capsule in a space left for that purpose in the base of the concrete block supporting the main plaque. The Capsule was placed five years late almost to the day and is to be opened on the 300th anniversary of Captain Cook’s discovery...Better late then never!

If travelling from the south (Brisbane way) the drive from Rockhampton along the coastline is scenic. The Koorana Crocodile farm is located enroute.