Each section below covers a way to get around, with quick links to the official timetables and operators — followed by our own transfer and charter services and a few common questions.
The 50¢ flat fare
Rockhampton and Yeppoon’s urban buses are part of the TransLink network, so a regional bus trip is a flat 50¢. On regional urban services you can also pay cash on board if you prefer.
Long-distance trains and the island ferries are separate commercial services with their own fares.
Buses
Local buses across Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Emu Park, Gracemere and Mount Morgan are run by CDC Queensland (formerly Young’s Bus Service) under TransLink, including a service to Rockhampton Airport.
Routes connect the coast with the city; the journey planner is the easiest way to line up connections — for instance, out to Rosslyn Bay for the Keppel ferries.
Trains
Rockhampton is a major stop on Queensland Rail’s coastal line. The Spirit of Queensland (Brisbane–Cairns) and the Tilt Train call here, and the Spirit of the Outback branches inland from Rockhampton all the way to Longreach.
It’s a genuine long-distance hub rather than a commuter line.
Ferries to the Keppels
The big draw is Great Keppel Island, a short 30-minute crossing from Rosslyn Bay Harbour near Yeppoon. Freedom Fast Cats sail from Pier One and Keppel Konnections from the Keppel Bay Marina, both daily.
Smaller operators — like the Pumpkin Express — run to other islands in the Keppel group.
TramsNot here
There are no trams or light rail on the Capricorn Coast — it’s bus, car, train and boat country.
Taxis & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare both operate across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast, useful for airport runs and the drive out to the ferry terminal at Rosslyn Bay. In Yeppoon you’ll also find Neuron e-scooters for short hops around town.