Keppel Bay Islands National Park and Keppel Bay Islands National Park (Scientific) Woppaburra Country Capricorn | Gladstone

Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Be inspired: Snorkelling, seabirds and sightseeing—3 sensational reasons to visit the southern Great Barrier Reef!

The southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations… and little wonder why! Here you can snorkel amongst delicate corals and colourful fish, share your island ‘solitude’ with thousands of seabirds, and enjoy sightseeing on a scale second to none! Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Yarul Dhingiga: Keppel Bay reef rehabilitation project

An innovative project trialling 'reef stars' (hexagonal sand-coated steel structures with coral fragments attached) to build new stable areas of live coral reef habitat is currently underway in the Keppels. Keep an eye out for these special stars while exploring the islands' beautiful fringing reefs. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Secluded beaches, crystal-clear waters, plunging cliffs and diverse plant communities are some of the attractions of Keppel Bay Islands National Park and Keppel Bay Islands National Park (Scientific).

Location

15km east of Yeppoon

Welcome

Descendants of the Woppaburra people (Keppel Islanders) welcome you to their traditional country, the Keppel Island group. We ask that you respect our beautiful and special places, and join us in caring for our traditional land and sea country—a place for us all to treasure and enjoy.

Learn moreGetting there

Park facilities

  • No campfires
  • Lookout
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Tent camping
  • Showers
  • Fishing
  • Snorkelling
  • Walking

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