How far is Rockhampton from the Capricorn Coast?

About 40 minutes (~40 km) — Yeppoon is Rockhampton’s coast, and Rockhampton is the coast’s gateway city and airport. They’re easily combined in one trip.

Why combine Rockhampton with the Capricorn Coast?

You get the best of both — the city’s heritage, riverfront and the nearby Capricorn Caves and Mount Archer, plus the coast’s islands, reef and beaches. Fly into Rockhampton, see the city and caves, then move to the coast.

What is Rockhampton known for?

The "Beef Capital" on the Fitzroy River, with grand heritage streetscapes, the Botanic Gardens and zoo, Mount Archer’s lookouts and skywalk, and the Tropic of Capricorn spire. See our Rockhampton travel guide.

What’s a good Rocky-and-coast itinerary?

Two nights in Rockhampton for the city, caves and Mount Archer, then two or three on the coast for Great Keppel, the beaches and a whale cruise in season. See our itineraries.

Can you do it as a tour?

Yes — a combined tour can pair the city and caves with the island and coast. See our Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast tour.

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Rockhampton & the Capricorn Coast

The Beef Capital and the island coast, forty minutes apart — heritage streets, the Fitzroy and the Capricorn Caves paired with Great Keppel, the reef and the beaches.

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The Southern Reef, Sorted in One Call

Great Keppel Island, the Keppel Bay islands, Byfield’s beaches and the coast’s best days out — planned from Brisbane by the family that’s toured Queensland since 1974.

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