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These day trips from Rockhampton will see you step into ancient landscapes, meet one of the world’s oldest living predators, or jump into the warm tropical waters of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/southern-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\" Southern Great Barrier Reef\" aria-label=\" Southern Great Barrier Reef\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E to discover the \u003Ca title=\"Things to do Southern Great Barrier Reef\" aria-label=\"Things to do Southern Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/30-things-to-do-southern-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eunderwater world below.  \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReady to explore it for yourself? Start with the trips within easy reach of Rockhampton.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJump to:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"#Rocky\"\u003EDay Trips From Rockhampton\u003C/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"#yeppoon\"\u003EDay Trips From Yeppoon\u003C/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"#visit\"\u003EWhen To Visit\u003C/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003EFAQs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EKey takeaways\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECapricorn Caves is 30 minutes north of Rockhampton\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMount Archer National Park is a 604m summit with 500m elevated boardwalk, just 20 minutes from town\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGreat Keppel Island is a 30-minute ferry from Yeppoon, with 18 beaches\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EBluff Point circuit, Capricorn Coast National Park is 2.3km away with turtles and dolphins visible from the lookouts\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECooberrie Park is 15 minutes north of Yeppoon, Central Queensland’s only wildlife sanctuary\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EByfield features rainforest creeks, sand dunes and beaches reachable by 4WD\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EYeppoon sits 38km from Rockhampton, so both towns work as a base.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay trips from Rockhampton\u003Ca id=\"Rocky\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Rockhampton accommodation guide\" aria-label=\"Rockhampton accommodation guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/rockhampton-accommodation-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBase yourself in the Beef Capital\u003C/a\u003E and you'll find ancient landscapes, native wildlife and the coast all within an hour's drive.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_971932281":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EDive into the history books with caves, fossils and Aboriginal culture\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_TheCaves_CapricornCaves_AppletonStudios_151205.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_TheCaves_CapricornCaves_AppletonStudios_151205.jpg","alt":"Family on guided tour through the limestone caves","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705489916/2022-cap-thecaves-capricorncaves-appletonstudios-151205.jpeg","uuid":"d8b563ea-7a51-4f1c-afab-6a51f16f420e","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Capricorn Caves, Capricorn, Southern Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESpend a day learning about the heritage, history and culture around Rockhampton.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E30 minutes’ drive north of the Beef Capital, you’ll find a limestone cave network dating back a whopping 390 million years. The rock formations of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/capricorn-caves\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Capricorn Caves\" aria-label=\"Capricorn Caves\"\u003ECapricorn Caves\u003C/a\u003E once lived under the sea, as coral growing in shallow waters. Now, the network of caves are open for adventure, with caving, abseiling, climbing and high ropes to explore. The \u003Ca title=\"Capricorn Caves - Tours\" aria-label=\"Capricorn Caves - Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-59756e1bc9d4859822a804e2-capricorn-caves--tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECathedral Cave Tour\u003C/a\u003E is the most popular and is also wheelchair accessible. It showcases the stunning formation and amazing natural acoustics within the Cathedral Chamber. Travelling with older kids? 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Check current pricing with each operator\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E The Cathedral Cave Tour is wheelchair accessible; the abseil and adventure tours are not\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EKoorana Crocodile Farm and Mount Archer National Park: croc and rock\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_604791784":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_KooranaCrocodileFarm_WildlifeExperiences_AppletonStudios_151254.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_KooranaCrocodileFarm_WildlifeExperiences_AppletonStudios_151254.jpg","alt":"Child holding baby crocodile as part of the guided tour at Koorana Crocodile Farm | things to do with kids rockhampton","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_604791784.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705489934/2022-cap-kooranacrocodilefarm-wildlifeexperiences-appletonstudios-151254.jpeg","uuid":"2e434527-1a1e-47b8-97dd-5f4cd767ebca","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Koorana Crocodile Farm, Coowonga, Capricorn",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1147000319":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStart with breakfast on the riverfront at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5d8d85fa87489d542b5a707f-riverston-tea-rooms\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Riverstone Tea Rooms\" aria-label=\"Riverstone Tea Rooms\"\u003ERiverstone Tea Rooms,\u003C/a\u003E then walk through Riverside Park to take in the heritage buildings. Next, head for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e79aeeeaaf773cf0b6f-koorana-crocodile-farm\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Koorana Crocodile Farm\" aria-label=\"Koorana Crocodile Farm\"\u003EKoorana Crocodile Farm\u003C/a\u003E, a working farm open to visitors. The live feedings are heart-stopping, and between February and Easter you might see baby crocs hatch. Stay for lunch: croc burgers are the house specialty.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinish at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25ef8d5f1565045da1c4f-rockhampton-botanic-gardens\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton Botanic Gardens\" aria-label=\"Rockhampton Botanic Gardens\"\u003ERockhampton Botanic Gardens\u003C/a\u003E, the oldest public gardens in Queensland, alongside the free-entry \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b261f1aeeeaaf773cf5337-rockhampton-zoo\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rockhampton Zoo\" aria-label=\"Rockhampton Zoo\"\u003ERockhampton Zoo\u003C/a\u003E and its 60-plus species. Look for The Colonel, the resident saltwater croc, along with meerkats, chimpanzees and a pair of koalas dozing in the gums.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill have energy in the tank? Stretch your legs at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5fae164427962597692e5544-mount-archer-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mount Archer National Park\" aria-label=\"Mount Archer National Park\"\u003EMount Archer National Park\u003C/a\u003E. There’s plenty of short bushwalks, but if it’s nearing sunset make your way to the \u003Ca title=\"Nurim Circuit Elevated Boardwalk Mount Archer\" aria-label=\"Nurim Circuit Elevated Boardwalk Mount Archer\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5ade7187f52518ca079865d4-nurim-circuit-elevated-boardwalk-mount-archer\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENurim Circuit Elevated Boardwalk\u003C/a\u003E for views out across the region from the platform.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt a glance\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EWildlife, big views and an easy day with kids in tow\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation: \u003C/b\u003ECoowonga, The Range and Rockhampton’s north-eastern outskirts\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003EKoorana is about 40 minutes east; Mount Archer is 20 minutes from the CBD via Pilbeam Drive\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003ERockhampton Zoo and the gardens are free; Koorana is ticketed\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EThe Nurim circuit boardwalk is wheelchair accessible, as are the toilets and picnic tables at Fraser Park.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EYeppoon and Emu Park: go coastal on the Capricorn Coast\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1571154956":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2022_CAP_YeppoonLagoon_Beaches_AppletonStudios_152700.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2022_CAP_YeppoonLagoon_Beaches_AppletonStudios_152700.jpg","alt":"Kids playing at Yeppoon Lagoon","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1571154956.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705489953/2022-cap-yeppoonlagoon-beaches-appletonstudios-152700.jpeg","uuid":"b3ffe4a5-4fe2-4bc3-8b9f-a3e63f355958","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Yeppoon Lagoon, Yeppoon, Capricorn",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1200925031":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EJust 38km from Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the gateway to the\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e412cbcbe7073ad7b5a-capricorn-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Capricorn Coast\" aria-label=\"Capricorn Coast\"\u003E Capricorn Coast\u003C/a\u003E and a scenic day trip in its own right.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollow\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/journey/capricorn-coast-and-great-keppel-island-drive-itinerary\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island Drive Itinerary\" aria-label=\"Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island Drive Itinerary\"\u003E this itinerary\u003C/a\u003E: wander the esplanade, swim at the\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5af52766754ab4b154da154d-yeppoon-lagoon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Yeppoon Lagoon\" aria-label=\"Yeppoon Lagoon\"\u003E lagoon\u003C/a\u003E and take in the street art, then follow the coast to \u003Ca title=\"Best beaches in and around Yeppoon\" aria-label=\"Best beaches in and around Yeppoon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches-yeppoon\" target=\"_self\"\u003Esecluded beaches\u003C/a\u003E and lookouts. Spot the wreck at Wreck Point, then\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-584f4b01dd6fd2ed4dd21c1d-the-singing-ship\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Singing Ship\" aria-label=\"The Singing Ship\"\u003E the ship that sings\u003C/a\u003E at \u003Ca title=\"Emu Park\" aria-label=\"Emu Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25e727b935fbe730dd651-emu-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EEmu Park\u003C/a\u003E, where concealed organs turn the sea breeze into music. Kids with energy to burn can hit\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-57b14af484afbb0f4aaed476-keppel-kraken\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Keppel Kraken\" aria-label=\"Keppel Kraken\"\u003E Keppel Kraken\u003C/a\u003E or the skate park. Finish with fish and chips from Sea Breeze Servo and Takeaway, toes in the sand at Lammermoor Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt a glance\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EA slow coastal day, swimming and street art\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation: \u003C/b\u003EYeppoon and Emu Park, on the Capricorn Coast\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003E38km from Rockhampton, about 40 minutes by car\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFree. The lagoon, the esplanade and The Singing Ship all cost nothing\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EThe lagoon is patrolled and stinger-free, which makes it the safer swim in summer\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDay trips from Yeppoon\u003Ca id=\"yeppoon\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Capricorn\" aria-label=\"Capricorn\"\u003ECapricorn Coast\u003C/a\u003E might be Queensland’s unsung hero, but it’s got an untouched beauty and unrivalled adventure for those who get to know it. Best yet, these can all be had in a day trip from its hub, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/things-to-do-yeppoon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Things to do Yeppoon\" aria-label=\"Things to do Yeppoon\"\u003EYeppoon\u003C/a\u003E.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_1909645838":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EGreat Keppel Island: a 30-minute ferry to 18 beaches\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1311088765":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/newsletters-au-and-nz/au-and-nz-may-2022-newsletter/2022_Southern_Great_Barrier_reef_great_keppel_island_145710.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/newsletters-au-and-nz/au-and-nz-may-2022-newsletter/2022_Southern_Great_Barrier_reef_great_keppel_island_145710.jpg","alt":"Man standing on a sandy beach looking out over the ocean at Great Keppel Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1311088765.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705489976/2022-southern-great-barrier-reef-great-keppel-island-145710.jpeg","uuid":"ca851a96-5ec0-4200-8949-472e34a60b2c","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Great Keppel Island, Capricorn, Southern Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_758274056":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe jewel in the crown of the Keppels is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/great-keppel-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Keppel (Wop-pa) Island \" aria-label=\"Great Keppel (Wop-pa) Island \"\u003EGreat Keppel Island\u003C/a\u003E. And it’s easy to reach in a day trip from Yeppoon thanks to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56e4d5881e8126f63d92a54a-keppel-konnections\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Keppel Konnections\" aria-label=\"Keppel Konnections\"\u003EKeppel Konnections\u003C/a\u003E, which operates a 30 minute ferry service from the marina to the island several times a day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESink your toes in the sand here and you'll want to stay much longer. But if you only have the day, spend it exploring some of the 18 pristine beaches on the island, out on the water in a SUP or on a guided snorkel tour, lunching at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b263067b935fbe730e2ac9-great-keppel-island-hideaway\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Keppel Island Hideaway \" aria-label=\"Great Keppel Island Hideaway \"\u003EGreat Keppel Island Hideaway\u003C/a\u003E and ticking off as many of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/reasons-to-go-to-great-keppel-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Things to do Great Keppel Island\" aria-label=\"Things to do Great Keppel Island\"\u003Ethese things to do\u003C/a\u003E as you can fit in. The island’s protected bays have fringing coral you can snorkel straight off the beach, which makes it one of the gentlest reef introductions in the state for children, and a manta ray may well glide past below you.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt a glance\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EBeach days, snorkelling and a first taste of the reef\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation: \u003C/b\u003EGreat Keppel Island, off Yeppoon\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003E30-minute ferry from Keppel Bay Marina, several services daily\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFerry and tours are ticketed; the beaches are free\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EGreat Keppel Island sits outside Keppel Bay Islands National Park, which covers the surrounding islands\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef tours from Keppel Bay Marina: reef and beef\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1475868966":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/156383-156383-8.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/156383-156383-8.jpg","alt":"Guided day tour to the island to explore beaches, sea caves and reefs on Keppel Explorer","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1475868966.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705489995/156383-156383-8.jpeg","uuid":"492d43d4-ec74-4fc7-b0ce-3998722a31e2","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Keppel Explorer, Great Keppel Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1451880962":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca title=\"Southern Great Barrier Reef visitor's guide\" aria-label=\"Southern Great Barrier Reef visitor's guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/southern-great-barrier-reef-visitors-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E is on your doorstep, so get acquainted with a day out on the water exploring the world below. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260d47b935fbe730e064c-freedom-fast-cats\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Freedom Fast Cats\" aria-label=\"Freedom Fast Cats\"\u003EFreedom Fast Cats\u003C/a\u003E will show you the best of the region, whether you’re after an adventurous day or something a little more relaxed.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOr head out on a small boat with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5c8ef29bd32fcc3965b488df-keppel-explorer\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Keppel Explorer\" aria-label=\"Keppel Explorer\"\u003EKeppel Explorer\u003C/a\u003E; the only full day tour to see both the North and South Keppels, and they also offer a half-day Great Keppel Island tour if you’re shorter on time. If you’re a diver, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5d675af764624ec55b7b446f-keppel-dive\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Keppel Dive\" aria-label=\"Keppel Dive\"\u003EKeppel Dive\u003C/a\u003E is the ticket to your adventure. Prefer a slower pace? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-62f094804d9daf3b12f23f4f-funtastic-cruises\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Funtastic Cruises\" aria-label=\"Funtastic Cruises\"\u003EFuntastic Cruises\u003C/a\u003E runs day trips on a 17-metre catamaran, sailing out to quiet coves with plenty of deck time in between swims.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce back at \u003Ca title=\"Keppel Bay Marina\" aria-label=\"Keppel Bay Marina\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b262d17b935fbe730e27d9-keppel-bay-marina\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKeppel Bay Marina\u003C/a\u003E, stop for dinner at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5769ce825d0e009e37ec3695-the-waterline-restaurant\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Waterline Restaurant\" aria-label=\"Waterline Restaurant\"\u003EWaterline Restaurant\u003C/a\u003E. With a paddock to plate philosophy, they not only serve up the freshest local seafood, but local Banana Station Beef for the best steaks in Central Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt a glance\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003ESnorkellers, divers and a long lunch afterwards\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation: \u003C/b\u003EKeppel Bay Marina, Rosslyn Bay\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there:\u003C/b\u003E All tours depart the marina, 10 minutes south of Yeppoon\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EHalf-day and full-day tours are ticketed; dive trips cost more\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Marine stingers are present in these waters from November to May, so pack a suit\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECooberrie Park and Capricorn Coast National Park: get wild with the kids\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1087634940":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_Woodbury_CooberrieParkWildlifeSanctuary_AppletonStudios_151162.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2022_CAP_Woodbury_CooberrieParkWildlifeSanctuary_AppletonStudios_151162.jpg","alt":"Young girl feeding a kangaroo at Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1087634940.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705490014/2022-cap-woodbury-cooberrieparkwildlifesanctuary-appletonstudios-151162.jpeg","uuid":"d7788743-9c67-47cf-9223-1d846bcf10b5","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Woodbury, Capricorn",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1031927943":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEver hand-fed a kangaroo? It anchors a day trip that suits small legs. Just 15 minutes north of Yeppoon,\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e522880253d74c45e70-cooberrie-park-wildlife-sanctuary\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary\" aria-label=\"Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary\"\u003E Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E is the only wildlife sanctuary in Central Queensland nursing sick, injured and orphaned animals. Get close to koalas, crocodiles and lizards, and sign budding wildlife warriors up for the Junior Zoo Keeper Program.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESwap wildlife for wild landscapes in the afternoon at\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26028d5f1565045da3419-capricorn-coast-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Capricorn Coast National Park\" aria-label=\"Capricorn Coast National Park\"\u003E Capricorn Coast National Park\u003C/a\u003E. Time your visit for low tide to explore Kemp Beach, then take the 2.3km Bluff Point circuit to Turtle Lookout, where turtles and dolphins can be spotted at any time of day. The headlands are trachyte plugs, formed 73 to 79 million years ago when lava forced its way through the rock above.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt a glance\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EFamilies, wildlife encounters and rock pooling at low tide\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C/b\u003E Cooberrie Park north of Yeppoon; Bluff Point between Yeppoon and Emu Park\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003ECooberrie Park is 15 minutes north; Bluff Point is a short drive south\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003ECooberrie Park is ticketed; national park entry is free\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003ECheck the tide before you go - Kemp Beach rock pools only open up at low tide\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EByfield National Park: escape to the rainforest\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_231537497":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/145715-2021_CAP_Farnborough_ByfieldNati-19.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/145715-2021_CAP_Farnborough_ByfieldNati-19.jpg","alt":"Couple enjoying a creek in the Byfield National Park","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/capricorn/day-trips-from-rockhampton/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_231537497.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787705490033/145715-2021-cap-farnborough-byfieldnati-19.jpeg","uuid":"c2b76917-1f42-4f6f-ae60-d59a86c2dc6e","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Byfield National Park, Stoney Creek, Capricorn",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_489293544":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENeed a change of scenery? Nothing comes better than the deep green and seclusion of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25fb02880253d74c47bdb-byfield\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Byfield\" aria-label=\"Byfield\"\u003EByfield\u003C/a\u003E. Home to a \u003Ca title=\"How to see the best of Byfield National Park\" aria-label=\"How to see the best of Byfield National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-byfield-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003Enational park\u003C/a\u003E, state forest and small village, you'll find rainforest-edged creeks to swim in, rolling sand dunes and deserted beaches to explore if you have a 4WD. And if you want to spend a little longer, pitch your tent or relax in a rainforest cabin for the night. The forest here shelters the Byfield fern, an ancient cycad found almost nowhere else.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EByfield is croc country and closures are common, so check \u003Ca href=\"https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/byfield/maps-resources\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Byfield National Park, Conservation Park and State Forest\" aria-label=\"Byfield National Park, Conservation Park and State Forest\"\u003Epark alerts\u003C/a\u003E before you set out. Walking tracks in the Upper Stony Creek area are under long-term closure to November 2026, and planned burns run through the park across winter.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAt a glance\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EFreshwater swimming, 4WD touring and a night under canvas\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation: \u003C/b\u003EByfield, north of Yeppoon\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGetting there: \u003C/b\u003EAbout 40 minutes north of Yeppoon; beaches and dunes need a 4WD\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECost: \u003C/b\u003EFree to visit. Camping permits and fees apply\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EEstuarine crocodiles are present. Never swim in or near tidal water and keep well back from the edge\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhen to visit\u003Ca id=\"visit\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECapricorn sits right on the Tropic of Capricorn, so the season shapes what you can do more than whether you should come at all.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EApril to October:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWarm, dry days with lower humidity\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EBest conditions on the water for the ferry crossing, snorkelling and island hopping\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENovember to March:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMarine stingers are present, so swim at Yeppoon Lagoon or between the flags in a stinger suit\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKoorana's baby crocs hatch from February through to Easter\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore you head to Byfield or Mount Archer, check park alerts. 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Everything sits within an hour's drive, so you can be underground, up a mountain or in the ocean before lunch.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow far is Yeppoon from Rockhampton?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E38km, or about 40 minutes by car. That's close enough that you don't have to choose. Base yourself in either town and the whole region, coast and inland, is still an easy day trip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow do you get to Great Keppel Island from Yeppoon?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeppel Konnections runs a 30-minute ferry from Keppel Bay Marina at Rosslyn Bay, 10 minutes south of Yeppoon, with several services a day. Eighteen beaches wait at the other end, and the fringing coral starts where the sand stops, so you can snorkel straight off the beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you visit the Great Barrier Reef from Rockhampton or Yeppoon?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes, and you don't have to travel far north to do it. 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