Yeppoon &
Rockhampton
Walking and Public Transport
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are heritage listed and considered one of the oldest botanic gardens in Queensland.
Rockhampton’s Heritage Architecture Trail with the options of following the trail via audio or downloaded brochure, 15 heritage buildings in Rockhampton will be discussed throughout your journey.
6 street art spots you must visit in Yeppoon is a great guide by Queensland Tourism to explore Yeppoon.
Yeppoon Lagoon is located on Yeppoon foreshore and is perfect for a morning swim.
With Private Transport
Capricorn Coast National Park with Bluff Point, Turtle Lookout, Double Head and Fan Rock Lookout all located within a 30 minute drive from Yeppoon, it is worth a short drive to chance seeing Turtles laying.
Mount Morgan is located 38km South West of Rockhampton and is a picturesque mining town rich in history. Considered one of the most successful gold, silver and copper mines in Australia for a period of time, it is worth a visit.
The Capricorn Caves are an ancient underground limestone cave system and are located 23 km north of Rockhampton. The Cathedral Caves are accessible by most with wheelchair access available.
Nurim Circuit Elevated Boardwalk Mount Archer has views over Rockhampton city and the Fitzroy river. A spectacular 500 meter boardwalk, it is an easy stroll.
Byfield National Park, only a 25 min drive of Yeppoon has wonders of clear streams surrounded by rainforest. If you have a little more time, many walks are located throughout the national parl.
ARCHITECTURE
Rockhampton’s Heritage Architecture Trail is an audio tour that you can follow, provided by Rockhampton Regional Council.
The heritage trail includes 15 different buildings that are all explained throughout the guide.
