Brisbane to Yeppoon road trip: Distance, driving time & stops
The final leg: Into Yeppoon.
It’s 41km from Rockhampton to Yeppoon, and there are a couple of attractions worth seeing on the way.
First up is the Dreamtime Cultural Centre, at the junction of the Bruce Highway and Yeppoon Road north of Rockhampton. The Dreamtime Cultural Centre delves into the culture of Central Queensland’s Indigenous groups, partially explaining traditions and mythology.
Further along, Baga National Park near the hamlet of Mulara is tiny, and centred around a 221 metre-high volcanic plug called Baga. This was formerly known as Mount Jim Crow, but was restored to its Aboriginal name in 2018.
There are no official walking tracks up Baga, but that doesn’t stop some people tackling the short but steep and scrambly climb anyway.
Perhaps more of interest are the lagoons around Hedlow Creek on Baga National Park’s south-western edge. These waterlily-filled lagoons are great for birdwatching.
Things to do in Yeppoon once you arrive include a Great Keppel Island day trip from the Keppel Bay Marina and swimming in the Yeppoon Lagoon. You can also try Lammermoor Beach, Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and spearfishing charters.
You can also take the Keppel Konnections ferry and stay on Great Keppel Island.
Where to stay in Yeppoon
The top Yeppoon accommodation options are:
- For a dependable motel with a pool: Coast Motel.
- For high quality apartments near Yeppoon Lagoon: Salt Yeppoon.
- For Mediterranean-style villas: Villa Mar Colina.
- For a centrally-located boutique resort: Coral Inn Boutique Resort.
9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
- Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
- Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
- Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
- Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
- XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
- Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
- See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.
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