Zilzie Bay

Zilzie Bay
Set on the beautiful Capricorn Coast which enjoys a temperate climate all year round, Reef Palms Golf & Leisure Complex boasts award winning bars and restaurants with the capacity to cater for over 500 guests, huge kids playground, resort pool and gymnasium- all with an outlook over the Keppel Islands.
The 18 hole par 70 synthetic golf course is a unique experience in itself, as it is the only one of its kind in Australia, and has a view of the ocean from every hole. Reef Palms also offers 9 hole floodlit night golf, a crazy putt and super putt course and golf buggy hire.


Cooberie Park Wildlife Sanctuary
At Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary, you can cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand feed their very friendly kangaroos and wallabies whilst you experience more than 350 fascinating native animals, across 70 Species. They successfully breed many endangered native animals including koalas, cassowaries, parrots and marsupials and have more than 350 animals, including dingoes, emus, wombats, possums, sugar gliders, koalas, cassowaries, bettongs, potoroos, fox, turtles and a large variety of native birds. The sanctuary can be found 35 minutes from Zilzie Bay.

Keppel Bay Islands National Park
Keppel Bay Islands National Park protects 13 islands in the Keppel Group and is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The islands are the traditional home of the Kanomi-Woppaburra people. Secluded beaches, plunging cliffs and diverse plant communities are just some of the attractions on offer. Sea turtles breed and feed around the islands. On North Keppel Island, discover wildlife and enjoy the views on three walks. Snorkelling and diving are also popular.

The Double Head Track
The Double Head walking track winds up through tangled dry vine thicket and tussock grassland to two lookouts. See the striking fan-shaped cliff formation with hexagonal basalt columns at Fan Rock Lookout, a reminder of the park?s volcanic past. Continue onto the Rosslyn Bay Lookout for views over this scenic coastline

Capricorn Coast National Park
Capricorn Coast National Park has four separate accessible sections that can be enjoyed in a 30 minute drive between Yeppoon and Emu Park. Mangroves, dry rainforest, tussock grassland and open eucalypt forest provide a wonderful contrast to the blue waters of Keppel Bay. Rocky outcrops along the Capricorn Coast are the result of violent volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Enjoy a beachside picnic at Bluff Point day-use area and take the 2.3 kilometre walking track for fabulous views over islands and the hinterland. Watch sea turtles from the high cliffs of Turtle lookout. Explore Double Head along a sealed 365 metre walking track and visit Fan Rock lookout, a fan-shaped cliff formation with hexagonal basalt columns.

Capricorn Caves
Capricorn Cave Tour is the premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland. Here you can explore spectacular caves in a limestone ridge and spot little insectivorous bats in certain seasons. These magnificent caves are located north of Rockhampton and are a winner of many major tourism and environmental awards and eco-tourism accreditation

The Great Western Hotel
The Great Western Hotel is one of Australia's most renowned and iconic hotels. Established in 1862, the Great Western Hotel is one of Queensland's oldest hotels. Developed as a national tourist destination, the Great Western Hotel pays tribute to contemporary Australian bush culture and boasts its own indoor rodeo area, making it the only hotel in Australia, and one of only two in the world with its own indoor rodeo arena.

Koorana Crocodile Farm
Koorana Crocodile Farm is a commercially operated crocodile farm and restaurant located half an hour drive from Rockhampton or Yeppoon.

Gates open at 10.00 a.m. and fully guided tours are conducted daily at 10.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. with lunch being served in the restaurant between 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Crocodiles hatching can be seen from March to May. Koorana has 3000 crocodiles. Last entry into farm is at 2.00 p.m. and gates close at 3.00 p.m.

The restaurant serves crocodile meat dishes as well as standard meals. Crocodile skin products are available including wallets, belts and clothing. Most crocodile leather accessories are Australian made and are sold at farm gate prices with CITES permits for export. Visitors have the opportunity to touch and hold a specially trained crocodile with no additional charge for photography.

Keppel Bay Marina
The multi award winning Keppel Bay Marina welcomes visitors by land and sea. Being one of the largest marinas in Northern Queensland, it is a major tourist attraction on the Capricorn Coast. Keppel Bay Marina, situated in Rosslyn Bay, is the 'gateway' to the Keppel group of islands.

While visiting the Marina you are able to take in the fresh sea air, take a stroll around the docks and marvel at the luxurious boats moored in the 400 berths. Keppel Bay Marina boasts the award winning waterline restaurant/cafe/bar. Come and relax on the deck and enjoy home baked tasty meals and treats, or take in the aroma of Lavazza coffee whilst enjoying the unique landscaped gardens overlooking the magnificent marina.