Beaches on Lammermoor

Hugging a quiet cove on the pristine Capricorn Coast, enjoying its endless ocean views is Yeppoon - a town offering an array of dining and shopping experiences in a relaxed, village-like atmosphere. The surrounding area is a veritable playground featuring fabulous fishing, spectacular diving and snorkeling, secluded rainforests including one of the largest unspoilt ecosystems on the east coast, world class golf courses; and Keppel Bay Marina in Rosslyn Bay - a world class marine facility - serves as a gateway to the magnificent Keppel Islands. To play or not to play… be active or laze the holiday away in luxury? The choice is yours but know a fabulous array of activities awaits.

Jumping off point to one of the natural wonders of the world – The magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Surrounding the 15 Keppel Bay Islands, the reef and islands form part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, the world’s largest reef and island system. It is of exceptional beauty and biological diversity, protecting many endangered animals and plants. Whether exploring the steep cliffs which plunge into the ocean, walking sun bleached sands of a secluded beach or bay or snorkeling in crystal clear waters where colourful coral has been in the making for over 2 million years, the Keppel Bay Islands National Park and Great Barrier Reef will leave you in awe.

Just a short ferry ride or flight from the mainland and you will be walking on sun bleached beaches and snorkeling in crystal clear waters. Explore at your leisure via snorkeling, diving or at night time from an underwater observatory.

Cast a line in from one of the Capricorn Coast’s long beaches, bays and creeks or battle with a monster fish at one of the local hotspots off the coast.

Explore local national parks and ancient rainforests, including one of the largest unspoilt eco systems on the east coast.

Paddle a canoe or take a glass bottom boat tour amongst ancient and towering remnant rainforest

Full fill your dreams of learning to sail the high seas or simply experience the joys of tropical cruising with turquoise waters and coral fringed anchorages.

Go wild and get off the beaten track! 4WD enthusiast can go beach driving on one of the largest and most breathtaking parabolic sand dunes in Australia.

Spend a lazy Saturday morning shopping for locally produced sun-ripened mangoes, pineapples or lychees at local markets or choose a kilo of prawns directly from the trawlers.

Visit the home and galleries of some of the world-class artists and award winning potters and marvel at the beautiful works on display

Experience Australia’s largest privately owned unique system of above ground limestone caves.
See Australia’s own living dinosaurs in the flesh at Australia’s first ever crocodile farm

Follow the Capricorn Geotourism trail, which spans about 400km from the Capricorn Coast inland to the Central Highlands.

For a new golfing challenge try Reef Palms Golf and Leisure Complex at Zilzie Bay. This course offers breathtaking views of the Keppel Islands and boasts a world first environmentally friendly synthetic 18 hole greens

Near Yeppoon is two six-time winner of Australia’s “Tournament of the Year” golf courses. The championship courses meander through picturesque Australian Bushland.

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