Things to Do on the Capricorn Coast
Reef snorkelling and island beaches, a free foreshore lagoon, ancient caves, saltwater crocs and 4WD wilderness — the experiences that make the coast.
The Best Things to Do on the Capricorn Coast
Island beaches and reef snorkelling, a free foreshore lagoon, 4WD wilderness, ancient caves and winter whales — the Capricorn Coast packs a lot into an easy-going stretch of Central Queensland. Here are the experiences that define a visit, each with a guide that goes deeper.
Things to Do on the Coast
Reef, beaches, wildlife and wilderness.
Snorkelling & the Reef
Fringing coral, turtles and tropical fish off Great Keppel and the islands — the coast's headline experience.
Snorkelling → 🏖 SandThe Beaches
From Main Beach and long Farnborough to sheltered Kemp, Lammermoor and Mulambin.
The beaches → 🏊 Free & familyYeppoon Lagoon & Foreshore
The free foreshore infinity pool, water playground and parkland — the coast's family heart.
The lagoon → 🧗 UndergroundCapricorn Caves
390-million-year-old limestone caves with a natural cathedral chamber and adventure caving, just inland.
The caves → 🐊 WildlifeKoorana Crocodile Farm
Meet saltwater crocs up close at one of Queensland's original croc farms, near Emu Park.
The croc farm → 🛻 AdventureByfield 4WD & Nature
Towering dunes, 4WD beaches and rainforest creeks in the wild north of the coast.
Byfield → 🎣 On the waterFishing
Reef, estuary and beach fishing — coral trout offshore, barra and mud crab in the Fitzroy estuary.
Fishing → 🐋 SeasonalWhale Watching
Humpbacks migrate through Keppel Bay in winter — cruises and headland sightings.
Whale season → 🌅 The viewWreck Point Lookout
The coast's best lookout at Cooee Bay, over Keppel Bay and the islands.
Cooee Bay →A Classic Capricorn Coast Day
- Morning ferry from Rosslyn Bay to Great Keppel Island
- Snorkel the fringing coral and walk to a quiet beach
- Beach picnic or island lunch
- Afternoon ferry back, then a swim at the Yeppoon Lagoon
- Sunset at Wreck Point, Cooee Bay
- Dinner on the Yeppoon esplanade
Want more than a day? Our itineraries build the long-weekend and family versions, and our tours handle the crossings and the driving.
Things to Do — Quick Answers
What are the top things to do on the Capricorn Coast?
Take the ferry to Great Keppel Island and snorkel the fringing coral, swim at the free Yeppoon Lagoon, explore the beaches, 4WD into Byfield, tour the Capricorn Caves, meet the crocs at Koorana, and — in winter — go whale watching in Keppel Bay.
What can you do on the Capricorn Coast for free?
Plenty — the Yeppoon Lagoon, the beaches, Wreck Point lookout at Cooee Bay, the Singing Ship and ANZAC walk at Emu Park, and the freshwater creeks at Byfield (a 4WD helps). See our lagoon & foreshore guide.
What is there to do with kids?
The lagoon and water playground, calm beaches, a Great Keppel day trip, the crocodiles at Koorana and the caves make an easy family line-up. See our with kids guide.
Can you snorkel on the Capricorn Coast?
Yes — the big draw is shore snorkelling over fringing coral off Great Keppel and the Keppel islands. See our snorkelling & the reef guide.
When can you see whales?
Humpback whales migrate through Keppel Bay roughly June–October, with cruises from Rosslyn Bay. See our whale watching guide.
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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