Great Keppel Island Activities & Things To See
Consider booking a day trip or holiday to Great Keppel Island, located off Yeppoon in the Capricorn Coast.
Discover a few of the things that await you when you visit this island paradise in the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Discover some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches
You will need to spend more than one day to visit all 17 beaches. All year long, our white sandy beaches are safe to swim at. This includes the popular Putney and Fisherman’s. Enjoy the solitude of Long Beach, even though it is only a 30-minute ferry ride away from Keppel Bay Marina.
Book a tour for snorkeling or scuba diving
Booking a tour is essential, whether you’re visiting Keppel for a short trip or staying longer. Everyone should experience the thrill of diving and snorkeling in Keppel Bay, while avoiding curious sea turtles and reef sharks. Keppel Bay, which is part of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and features some of the best corals on the Great Barrier Reef, is one of those areas that are pristine, healthy, and underrated. Try to find our “Great Eight” including Keppel Dugong. Check out our
Hike on Great Keppel Island
It’s hard to find the energy most days. This’resting’ place is for you. But if you want to liven up your day, don a comfortable pair of walking shoes and discover some of these hidden gems… only accessible on foot. Great Keppel Island has a 1454ha landscape that is covered with picturesque walking trails. These range from a 15 minute beach walk to a hike of 15 kilometres to the island’s lighthouse.
Keppel Island is best enjoyed by boat
Want to see what lies beneath the surface of the ocean, but keep your feet dry at all times? Freedom FastCat’s Glass Bottom boat offers a relaxing, quiet alternative to those who wish to see the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Ask locals and experts any questions you may have about the Reef or its marine life. They love to share this amazing part of the world.
Contact a local at Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre 1-800-675-785
Enjoy the amazing sunsets on every island
Come and experience the magic of Keppel Bay Sunsets from amazing viewing points on Putney Beach, Great Keppel Island. As the sun sets, it leaves behind a stunning array of colours. Take a drink at Great Keppel Island Bistro and Hideaway to forget all your worries. This is the perfect way to relax after a long day of watersports and snorkelling. Enjoy drinks and canapes while watching the sunset from your boat.
Stay the day or the night
You won’t want go back to the mainland once you have experienced our barefoot heaven. Great Keppel Island Hideaway or Great Keppel Island Vacation Village will provide you with a relaxing and serene holiday. Relax, swim, snorkel, and enjoy the peace of our natural, remote island.
Vitamin Sea: Recharge your batteries
Spending time in the ocean has proven health benefits, especially when combined with a connection to wildlife. Book a holiday to Keppel bay for a day of relaxation and fun.
Discover the native fauna and flora
Great Keppel Island, also known as Keppel Bay, is famous for its pristine Southern Great Barrier Reef. This reef boasts a beautiful and diverse biological environment. It is a flora-and-fauna paradise, with 90% of the island covered in dense bushland. Get out your binoculars to discover our local beauties, including more than 100 species of birds , such as kookaburras. Rainbow lorikeets. Curlews. Honeyeaters.