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Town in Queensland, Australia
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Yeppoon is a town in Central Queensland, about 40 minutes drive north-east of Rockhampton. For practical purposes, this article also covers Emu Park.
Dining room overlooks the beach, with large windows looking out over Keppel Bay. Basic furnishing, and casual atmosphere. Food is no more expensive than the other clubs in town.
Modern backpackers resort.
Quiet, clean and good value option south of the main town area in Yeppoon.
Pumpkin Island, between Great Keppel and North Keppel Islands off the coast near Yeppoon, is within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This retreat consists of five eco-friendly self-catering cottages powered by wind and sun, overlooking a crystalline beach. Each accommodates between four and eight guests (with a maximum of 30) and is fully self-contained.
Around 30 minutes by car from Rockhampton. Suburban bus services run by Youngs Bus Service run every hour or so to the area, including services to the marina wharf area.
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