Perfect waves year-round, scuba diving and luxury accommodation; it is a local man's vison for Yeppoon that he hopes will transform central Queensland's surfing culture.
The company's latest development application expands that vision to transform the site with boutique accommodation, a scuba pool, an aquapark and campgrounds to create the ultimate surf getaway.
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Under the development application, 52 cabins, 100 caravan or camp sites, a 75-bed boutique hotel and a cafe would be added to the existing wave pool.
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A scuba pool, skate park, mountain bike pump track as well as an overflow lake, a village green and a solar farm would also form part of the site.
Surf Lake's proposal splits the development into two stages with the first focussing on the commercial opening of the wave pool, providing short-term accommodation and establishing the solar fam.
Camp sites and accommodation would be added progressively with the hotel, aqua park, the village green and other major developments forming part of stage two.
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A keen surfer, born and bred in Yeppoon, Mr Trevis said he learned to surf at Farnborough Beach in Yeppoon but reached a stage in his life where local breaks just did not cut it.
We're keen to have school groups and school camps, disabled surfers and even aged care groups involved for learning to surf, because it's just such a thrill and a really healthy, healthy sport.
A machine bobs up and down in the lake to produce waves that fan out and react with an artificial reef.( News: Rachel McGhee )
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Having a wave pool and being able to access that on a regular basis definitely is going to help young surfers improve and keep everyone else happy when there's no waves in the ocean.
The pool is designed to generate a range of breaks, varying in speed and size to suit all abilities.(Supplied: Surf Lakes )
The chief executive of regional tourism and development organisation Capricorn Enterprise, Mary Carroll, said if approved the development could attract a new group of tourists to the Capricorn Coast.
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As we come out of COVID and the international borders reopen a product like this in a small destination like Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast is going to be a real asset to us.Yeppoon beaches are known for their diversity and uniqueness – featuring long and plain sandy beaches to rocky and wilder beaches where you can swim, surf, go canoeing and kayaking, or just relax on the beach.
Some of the beaches are located just outside delightful coastal towns, making it easier for families to spend some relaxing days, while others are more hidden and further away from civilization and are just perfect for a bit of solo adventure or for some exciting times with friends.
In this guide, I have included a list of the 10 BEST Yeppoon Beaches and the main reasons why they are worth a visit.
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The Capricorn Coast offers a range of diverse beaches suitable for every taste, and with warm weather and low precipitation all year round, there are no bad seasons to visit this stunning coast.
It’s best to have your own vehicle to visit all of the beaches in Yeppoon as public transportation options are few and far between.
Located just 4.6km from the coastal town Emu Park, Zilzie Beach is the longest of three rock-dominated beaches situated south of Rocky Point.
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As an open and exposed beach, Zilzie offers a stunning view of 600m of fine sand, that can be found between two rocky divisions.
Be sure to wander down to the south end of Zilzie Beach where you can find a cluster of coconut palm trees that makes for the perfect Instagram photo.
Being the safest of the three rocky beaches, with the easiest access, and right in the Livingstone area, Zilzie Beach offers a great place for families and friends to spend a pleasant day at the beach.
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Laying a few kilometers north of Zilzie Beach is the beautiful Shelley’s Beach, a striking gold sand beach that brings together the wildness of the sea and its rocky settings, with close proximity to town.
Shelley’s Beach is one of the best places to look out for sea creatures in the sand and particularly in the rocks that compose the beach.
Even though it’s a beautiful place to stay for the day and explore, you should be careful while swimming, due to the high amount of rocks that can be hidden under the water.
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Besides it being a quiet beach with waves varying between 0.5 -1m, this beach is known as the surf lovers’ beach at Emu Park and the site of the Surf Lifesaving Club.
Although this beach in Yeppoon is only 50m wide at high tide, during the low tide the beach gets an extension of 200m of white sand.
Located in the middle of a green reserve, Emu Park Main Beach offers a stunning spot for everyone looking to enjoy a day in the sun at the beach.
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Kinka Beach is another one of the best beaches in Yeppoon with swimming facilities during the whole year, located only 17km south of Yeppoon town.
With 3km of extension, occupying the southern half of Shoal Bay, Kinka Beach offers an incomparable mixture of low tide sand flats and ridges.
The southern end of Kinka Beach is protected and ends at a mangrove-fringed tidal creek. Facing east-northeast, Kinka Beach offers you a singular view of Great Keppel Island, something I promise you don’t want to miss out on.
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Featuring an ideal location for many activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and even fishing, it’s also a calm and safe place to swim and relax with low waves and very low gradients.
Kemp Beach is the perfect getaway for everybody, and it’s known for being one of the best sunrise and sunset locations in the Capricorn Coast region.
This scenic 2km in length beach lies just south of Rosslyn Bay. Surrounded by high grass, you can’t even notice the road running just a few meters away, making it an easily accessible beach while still covered by nature.
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Bluff Rock, which has a great amount of marine life like dolphins and turtles in its surroundings, is located just 10km from Kemp Beach and can be accessed by kayak canoe, or boat.
Right in the southern Great Barrier Reef, you can find one of the most amazing beaches. Lammermoor Beach, positioned between Cooee Bay and Statue Bay, is a multi-activity haven.
With a total of 2.5km in length, Lammermoor Beach offers a range of exciting experiences for you to do, as well as an embedded coastal town.
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Lammermoor Beach is the perfect spot to take a dip in the ocean, to enjoy some canoeing and kayaking by Statue Bay, or if you fancy something a bit different, the Keppel Bay Marina just south of Statue Bay gives you the opportunity to take the ferry to Great Keppel Island as well.
If you are looking for a calmer beach to spend the day or a couple of days with your kids, Cooee Bay Beach is a 500 m-long stretch of sand with small waves.
Situated in the middle of rocky platforms with a low-tide bar, this beach will leave you amazed by its beauty, featuring crystal waters where you are able to spot reefs.
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Cooee Bay Beach is enclosed by the coast town Cooee Bay, which has many properties just a few meters away from the beach, where I’m positive you’ll be able to find a short-term rental to spend an unforgettable vacation.
Yeppoon Main Beach, as its name suggests, is located right in the heart of Yeppoon. This beach is considered the main touristic destination out of all the Yeppoon beaches.
Yeppoon Main Beach is 1.4km long and provides plenty of facilities such as BBQ and picnic areas, toilets, and access ramps, contributing to its popularity.
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Besides its amazing facilities, the beach is known because of its surf club and the Keppel Bay Sailing Club, located on the beach’s northern and southern ends, respectively.
Being such a popular place, Yeppoon Main Beach is the home of many coastal events like PineFest and the annual Australia Day celebrations that you definitely don’t want to miss.
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The waves at Farnborough Beach are usually 0.8m on average but can be higher depending on the day, providing the perfect place for all types of surfers.
Nested between Sandy Point and Barwell Creek, this natural beach couldn’t be a nicer place to spend a couple of hours with your friends, chilling at the beach and surfing some waves.
If you are planning to explore the beaches, and the surrounding areas and get involved in different activities, the best months are from May to September, when the temperatures vary between 18-21 °C / 67-69 °F.
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However, if you are enjoying the beach’s hot weather, you should aim for the months between November and March, when temperatures are usually around 26° C / 78 °F.
Nonetheless, the Yeppoon area is temperate and has a low chance of precipitation, making it possible to explore it all year round.
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