Yeppoon to 1770/ Agnes Water: Distance, time & road trip stops

The best stops on a Yeppoon to 1770 road trip are Rockhampton, Calliope and Tannum Sands. By car, the distance from Yeppoon to 1770 is 277km, with a driving time of 3h10m.

The drive from Yeppoon to 1770 or Agnes Water takes you from the main coastal hangout of Queensland’s Capricorn region to two massively underrated twin beach towns.

Yeppoon is the home of Great Keppel Island day tours. To pick out your ideal Yeppoon accommodation, head here.

The number one thing to do in Yeppoon is a Great Keppel Island day trip.

Agnes Water, and twin town 1770, have plenty to offer. Top Agnes Water and 1770 experiences include sunset cruises, amphibious vehicle tours to Eurimbula National Park and Great Barrier Reef day tours to Lady Musgrave Island. For 1770 and Agnes Water accommodation, hunt here.

Five reasons why a day tour to Lady Musgrave Island should top your wish list

A Lady Musgrave Island day trip is usually the highlight of a visit to 1770/ Agnes Water. Here’s why it’s so special.

The Great Barrier Reef is in excellent condition here – it hasn’t received the bleaching damage that other spots further north have.
This is stinger and crocodile-free territory – perfect for a summer trip.
Lady Musgrave has the only navigable lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef – the water colours are extraordinary.
That lagoon makes the water really, really calm for swimming and snorkelling.
You’re almost certainly going to see turtles.

Book your Lady Musgrave Island day trip over here.

This guide is aimed at helping travellers plan their perfect Yeppoon to 1770/ Agnes Water road trip itinerary.

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Yeppoon to 1770/ Agnes Water distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Yeppoon to 1770 is 277km. That makes for an approximate driving time of three hours and 10 minutes.

Things to do in Yeppoon include swimming in the Yeppoon Lagoon and catching the Great Keppel Island ferry from the Keppel Bay Marina for a Great Keppel Island day trip. You can also try Lammermoor Beach, Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and spearfishing charters.

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.

Yeppoon to 1770 road trip: Yeppoon to Rockhampton

The first leg of the drive down the Queensland coast, from Yeppoon to Rockhampton, takes about half an hour. The top attraction en route is Baga National Park. The 221-high volcanic plug known as Baga, and formerly called Mount Jim Crow, is the star here. But there’s also some good birdwatching to be done in the waterlily-filled lagoons around Hedlow.

Yeppoon Road meets the Bruce Highway by the Dreamtime Cultural Centre. This fascinating attraction explores the culture of Central Queensland’s Indigenous people. A little further north are the Capricorn Caves, which are open for tours and do a strong line in cave decorations.

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.

Other things to do in Rockhampton include the Rockhampton Heritage Village.

The best places to stay in Rockhampton, Queensland

The best Rockhampton accommodation choices are:

For character and charm: Denison Boutique Hotel.
For heritage: Quality Hotel Regent.
For well-equipped apartments: Quest Rockhampton.
For really good value: Rockhampton Serviced Apartments.
For a great pool: Korte’s Resort.

Yeppoon to 1770 driving route

From Rockhampton, head south along the Bruce Highway through the minor settlements of Midgee, Bajool, Marmor, Raglan and Ambrose.

Once you reach Mount Larcom, you may wish to branch off down State Route 58 towards Gladstone.

Things to do in Gladstone include visiting the Maritime Museum and taking the ferry to Curtis Island. But the main reason to visit is taking the Heron Island ferry to Heron Island and Wilson Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

Gladstone accommodation picks include the budget-friendly Aaron Motel, the highly-regarded Harbour Sails Motor Inn and the spacious Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel.

Yeppoon to 1770/ Agnes Water road trip: Calliope and Tannum Sands

Otherwise, stick to the highway and pass Calliope, where the Calliope Conservation Park offers a decent opportunity to stretch the legs.

The highway then passes close to Tannum Sands, which is effectively Gladstone’s beach suburb.

It’s an uneventful drive towards Miriam Vale, where you need to branch off along Fingerboard Road.

Yeppoon to 1770/ Agnes Water drive: Miriam Vale to 1770

This leads past the shooting complex at Mount Tom, towards the Fingerboard Roadhouse at the junction with Round Hill Road.

Turn left and head north here, and it’s a short drive into Agnes Water and neighbouring 1770.

Before arriving at your Agnes Water accommodation, you may wish to stop at the Bush Heritage Paperbark Forest Boardwalk or Agnes Water main beach. The latter is the most northerly surf beach in Queensland.

What to book in 1770/ Agnes Water before you arrive

See the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef – on a Lady Musgrave Island day tour.
Hire a scooter – and pootle around the back lanes looking for kangaroos.
Kick back with sparkling wine on a sunset cruise.
(Highly recommended ✅) Travel on land and water, and try sandboarding – on a quirky full day amphibious vehicle tour.
Or take a shorter wildlife-spotting coastline tour, with lunch.
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