13 Apr 2021
Say 'YEP' to Yeppoon...https://www.qtic.com.au/top-tourism-award/top-town-voting/
...and you will fast discover a town that is exciting, diverse and breathtakingly beautiful. A place where great begins.
An untouched paradise that invites you to embrace the sun, sea, sand and uncover a distinctive, unforgettable adventure that is perfect for you and your family.
Nestled within a system of 13 beaches across 95 kilometres of Capricorn coastline, Yeppoon boasts a shared latitude with Rio de Janeiro to the East and Mauritius to the West, celebrating sub-tropical climates and year-round swimming.
Easily accessible by road, rail, coach and air, Yeppoon is only an additional 30-minute drive from the beef capital of Australia, Rockhampton and only 600 kilometres from Queensland's capital, Brisbane.
Surrounded by jaw-dropping shorelines, golden days, balmy moonlit evenings, sensational sunsets and scents of the tropic, this undiscovered paradise is your stepping-stone to the wonders of the Southern Great Barrier Reef or rainforests of Byfield National Park.
Yeppoon's charming waterfront esplanade in the heart of town boasts a renowned public infinity edge lagoon and a state-of-the-art zero depth water play area, together with walking paths, playgrounds, BBQ and picnic areas.
As the Keppel Bay waters gently lap the sand of Yeppoon Main Beach, the inviting, 'close enough to touch' vistas of the horizon will encourage your dream of snorkelling, diving or sailing your way around pristine fringing coral reefs of Great Keppel and neighbouring islands, which are effortlessly accessible via a 30-minute ferry ride.
Turn your focus back to the mainland, and you will discover urban street art offering unpredictable surprises around the most unlikely of corners, determined to turn your days from good to great with a speckle of colour, humour and fun.
A multitude of cafes and restaurants line the main streets, providing a diversity of cuisine from an array of cultures, while accommodation options to suit a range of requirements stand proudly throughout town, offering the finest front deck viewpoints.
The Capricorn Coast Food Trail encompasses many restaurants and farmers within Yeppoon, as the plethora of local produce makes its' mark across the destination. From fourth generation pineapple farms to fifth generation award winning beef, together with fresh seafood, crocodile and numerous delicacies including locally made moringa pasta, the purest water and fine crafted beer, Yeppoon, together with the villages dotted along the coastline and inland rainforests have decades of stories to tell and are brimming with diverse flavours and mouth-watering adventures.
Unique and award-winning attractions such as the Capricorn Caves, Koorana Crocodile Farm, Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and the spectacular ANZAC Memorial at Emu Park are only a short journey from the town of Yeppoon, making it an ideal base for your daily experiences.
Yeppoon is a destination for all seasons, priding itself of sustainability and community development.
Say 'YEP' to Yeppoon as a must-see destination that ticks all the boxes including sandy toes, salty kisses, eye-appealing scenery, and exciting tours and attractions, and start at the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre to see where your adventure takes you.
Queensland's Top Tourism Town voting has commenced and will be open until Monday 26th April. Say 'YEP' to Yeppoon and vote for our Top Tourism Town today! https://www.qtic.com.au/top-tourism-award/top-town-voting/
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