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Take your pick of 13 white-sand beaches on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, stretching from Yeppoon to Emu Park, or explore the inland sanctuary of the Byfield National Park, just outside Rockhampton.

Water world

  • Explore Lammermoor, Kinka, Mulambin and Kemp beaches, Cooee Bay and the Causeway Lake and enjoy rolling sand dunes and rainforest-edged creeks.
  • Take a day-trip to Great Keppel Island for snorkelling, hiking and sea kayaking.

Explore and conquer
  • Buy local mangoes, pineapples and lychees at the seaside markets in Emu Park and pay respect to explorer Captain Cook at the ‘singing ship’ sculpture.
  • Go four-wheel-driving through Byfield National Park and unleash your inner twitcher at Sandy Point – a breeding point for migratory shorebirds.

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Pumpkin Island

Yeppoon, Livingstone Area
From AU$325 - 2870
One of Australia's hidden gems and best-kept island secrets nestled in the Keppel Group of islands, 14 kilometres off the coast from Yeppoon. A holiday on Pumpkin Island offers a blissful escape from the stresses of modern day life and a chance to partake in pristine nature.

Great Keppel Island Hideaway

Great Keppel Island,
From AU$125 - 330
Great Keppel Island Hideaway welcomes guests to share their barefoot island paradise, an authentic locally owned Island resort situated on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, merely 30 minutes ferry from Yeppoon.

Echelon Apartments Yeppoon

Yeppoon, Livingstone Area
From AU$176 - 450
A heavenly retreat awaits at Echelon Apartments Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast, with prime beachfront position and panoramic ocean views. Situated on Anzac Parade, less than 50 metres from beautiful Yeppoon Main Beach, divine views of the Keppel Islands can be enjoyed in absolute privacy from a choice of 40 luxury holiday apartments that come complete with their own outdoor entertaining balcony - extending seamlessly from contemporary open planned living areas - so self-contained, you will never want to leave.

Quest Rockhampton

Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
From AU$169 - 425
Quest Rockhampton is conveniently situated on the banks of the Fitzroy River along Victoria Parade in the Rockhampton Central Business District within walking distance to dining, shopping, entertainment and sporting precincts.

Hidden Valley Cabins

Hidden Valley, Rockhampton Area
From AU$89 - 229
Hidden Valley Cabins is an award winning eco resort. Located one and half hours north west of Townsville, on the western slope of the Paluma range in Queensland, Australia. Due to the resort's elevation the climate is cooler and less humid than areas close to the coast.

Denison Boutique Hotel

Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
From AU$120 - 155
The Denison Boutique Hotel is located on the south side of Rockhampton on the corner of Denison and Stanley Street, only a five minute walk to the railway station, beautiful Fitzroy River, East Street Central Business District, restaurants and a popular shopping mall.

Henderson Park Farm Retreat

Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
From AU$195 - 275
Henderson Park, a fifth generation family run working cattle property, is uniquely positioned just 10 minutes off the East Coast Highway and 30 minutes north of Rockhampton, Central Queensland. Join an educational property tour, simply unwind or take a break from travelling.

Empire Apartment Hotel

Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
From AU$185 - 500
Empire Apartment Hotel is Rockhampton's newest and largest Apartment Hotel taking pride of place on the finest riverfront site in Central Queensland. Empire's 120 sophisticated guest rooms offer breathtaking panoramic views straight from the heart of the CBD Riverfront Precinct.

Salt Apartments

Yeppoon, Livingstone Area
From AU$175 - 450
The picture of beachfront perfection awaits you at Salt, Yeppoon’s newest premium four and a half star Apartments. Situated on Yeppoon’s magnificent Main Beach, Salt offers unsurpassed ocean views from every luxurious apartment.

Rubyvale Motel and Holiday Units

Rubyvale, Central Highlands Area
From AU$120 - 190
Rubyvale Motel and Holiday Units provides luxury AAA 4 star accommodation. An oasis for guests wanting the perfect place to stay while discovering the Sapphire Gemfields. Guests are offered much more than a great nights sleep with a relaxed, quiet and tranquil haven set amongst three acres of landscaped bush gardens.
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