Gladstone to Yeppoon drive: Distance, time & road trip stops
The drive from Gladstone to Yeppoon covers a 148km distance in a driving time of around 1h48m. The best road trip stops include the Dreamtime Cultural Centre and Baga National Park.
The drive from Gladstone to Yeppoon takes you from Queensland’s industrial port city to one of its up-and-coming holiday towns. Yeppoon is the launchpad for day trips to Great Keppel Island.
The number one thing to do in Yeppoon is a Great Keppel Island day trip.
Gladstone to Yeppoon distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Gladstone to Yeppoon is 148km. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 48 minutes. Obviously, it’s easy enough to do this in one stint behind the wheel, but there are a few road trip stops worth considering along the way.
The Gladstone to Rockhampton segment of the journey is underwhelming, with the Calliope Conservation Park in Calliope being arguably the top attraction. But Rockhampton itself has plenty going for it.
Top experiences to book in and around Rockhampton
- (Highly recommended ✅) Great Keppel Island day trip – with lunch.
- Cathedral Cave tour at Capricorn Caves. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- 90 minute Deep Vault Cave and Flower Pot tour at Capricorn Caves.
- Time Safaris walking tour.
Gladstone to Yeppoon road trip stops: Rockhampton attractions
Things to do in Rockhampton include the Rockhampton Heritage Village, touring the Capricorn Caves and learning more about the city on history-themed walking tours.
At the turn-off from the Bruce Highway for Yeppoon, you find the Dreamtime Cultural Centre, which explores the heritage and beliefs of Central Queensland’s Indigenous groups.
Gladstone to Yeppoon drive: Baga National Park
Going down Yeppoon Road, you’ll pass Baga National Park. This is centred around a large volcanic plug called Baga.
While there are no official walking tracks here, you can still admire the waterlily-filled lagoons around Hedlow Creek.
Things to do in Yeppoon once you reach your destination include a Great Keppel Island day trip and swimming in the Yeppoon Lagoon. You can also try Lammermoor Beach, Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and spearfishing charters.
Alternatively, take the Keppel Konnections ferry from the Keppel Bay Marina 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.
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