Great Keppel Island

Great Keppel Island


Great Keppel is a 14 km² continental island that has a lot to offer. There is a resort on the island that is popular with families that come to enjoy the fantastic white-sand beaches. Great Keppel's beaches are among the best on any of the resort islands in the Great Barrier Reef. Great Keppel Island is a long way from the reef, but, nevertheless there is a lot of coral to see. Shell and coral collecting is not allowed though. Diving and snorkeling possibilities around the island are good. Cruises are also available and Great Keppel has many opportunities for bushwalks and beach strolls. Mount Wyndham is the highest 'mountain' on the island. It is 175 m high and offers nice views from the top. There are 17 smaller islands around Great Keppel, some of which are national parks and excellent for camping. Make sure you bring all your supplies, including fresh water, as the surrounding islands have no fresh water. As a result they are virtually undeveloped.

Great Keppel is one of the few islands in the region that caters for backpackers and budget travelers. There are a youth hostel, a lodge with motel-style units, cabins and campsites. Food is available from the resort. There are a pizza place, a snack kiosk and a restaurant. The kiosk has basic supplies too, although it is better to bring everything from the mainland, especially if you plan to stay on one of the surrounding islands.

Activities on Great Keppel Island include squash, tennis, golf, archery, volleyball, lorikeet-feeding and skydiving. Night-time entertainment is also popular. Great Keppel is one of the easiest islands in the Great Barrier Reef to get to. There are at least two flights daily from Rockhampton and ferries and cruises leave from Rosslyn Bay Harbor on the Capricorn Coast, south of Yeppoon. The anchorages around the island are reasonable but rather unprotected. Great Keppel Island is 13 km from the Australian mainland. Rockhampton is the nearest center.


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