Great Keppel Island - Queensland - Islands of Australia

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Mecure Resort
Private Mail Bag 8001 North Rockhampton, 4701
Great Keppel Island QLD 4655
Phone: 1 800 245 658 or 07 4939 5044
Fax: 07 4939 1775

Great Keppel Island Holiday Village
Community Mail Bag
Great Keppel Island QLD 4655
Phone: 1 800 180 235 or 07 4939 8655
Fax: 07 4939 8755

Twin/Double Rooms – Guests can stay in the “Yellow Cabins” for cabin lodging with a camping feel. This option is perfect for those on a budget or couples in search of a romantic getaway.

Cabins – Accommodating up to four guests, the cabins are located in the gardens and palm trees. Families will especially enjoy this are with private bath facilities and a private veranda.

Dorms – This is the best option for large groups with shared rooms housing up to four people. Most have bunk beds, but double bed rooms are available as well. There are shared bath facilities and a covered area.

Dolphin House – Close to the beach, this is a two bedroom house which can lodge up to six people. There is a living area, full kitchen, and private bathroom as well as a private patio.

Keppel House – This two story house is located in the bush gardens near Fisherman’s Beach. It is a solar powered accommodation for up to six people. It features a lounge area, full kitchen, private bath, veranda, and barbeque facilities.

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Places to Visit Great Keppel Island

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Leeke’s Homestead – This homestead once belonged to Ralph Leeke and his wife Lizzie. Leeke was a local fisherman and Lizzie ran sheep. Guests can see the simple life lived by inhabitants at the turn of the century.

Blue Pearl Bay – Guests can take a one hour walk or a dinghy trip to Blue Pearl Bay. There they can participate in snorkeling. The resort office can provide guests with a detailed brochure.

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Places to Eat Great Keppel Island

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Admiral Keppel Restaurant – This option features buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Reef – Takeout and outdoor dining is available for lunch and dinner. The menu includes pizza, burgers, and noodles.

Aqua – Fine dining option for guests.

Keppel Café – Open daily for sandwiches, coffee, and drinks

Signals Ice Creamer and Coffee Shop

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Tours Great Keppel Island

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Bushwalking tours – There are ten walking trails on Great Keppel Island. Guests can view the scenery of the island as well as see wildlife such as goannas and possums.

Birdwatching tours – There are over 100 varieties of birds on the island. Guests can go birdwatching to see many of these. Birds include rainbow lorikeets, drongos, kookaburras, and a wide range of others.

Camel Trek – An experienced camel drive will lead guests on a walk on the sandy beaches. This is a favorite of many visitors.

Water Tours – There are a number of tours available in the waters surrounding Great Keppel Island. These include the boomnet cruise, jetski tours, and a cruise featuring gourmet dining.

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Activities Great Keppel Island

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Fun is the emphasis at Great Keppel Island. A number of free activities are offered to guests. These include aerobics, volleyball, racquetball, archery, tennis, and other athletic activities. Guests can also snorkel, ski, and windsurf.

In addition, there are a number of optional activities that guests can choose to do. Scuba diving classes are available, as well as sky diving, sailing lessons, and camel treks on the beach.

Tours are also available such as kayaking, parasailing, or snorkeling. There are also five pools and two spas.

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Car, Bike and Boat Rentals/Hire Great Keppel Island

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Facilities Great Keppel Island

Besides a number of restaurants and bars, Great Keppel Island offers an island boutique, hair salon, and laundry services. The staff will do what it can to accommodate whatever needs guests may have.

There are also conference facilities available for groups. They can accommodate small meetings of 8 persons up to conventions of 350 members. In addition, they offer catering services for these meetings.

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How to get there Great Keppel Island

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Guests have two options for accessing Great Keppel Island. A boat leaves from Rosslyn Bay, transporting guests to the island. In addition, Whitaker Air can be used from Rockhampton.

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