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Great Keppel Island Day Trip | Snorkel And/Or Lunch | KFCo

Tour Code: 857

Operated By: Keppel Ferry Co

Departing: Yeppoon

Ferry Boat & Lunch Optional Snorkel Gear
  • Take a ferry boat ride from Keppel Bay Marina in Yeppoon to visit Great Keppel Island for the day to snorkel and enjoy a lunch
  • Wander the pretty bays and explore Great Keppel Island on a day tour that is dictated by yourself
  • Snorkel gear is provided for you to explore the underwater world on the island and a burger lunch with a drink is also included in the snorkel tour package deal

Included In Price

  • Boat transfer from Keppel Bay Marina to Great Keppel Island at 7.30am or 9.15am
  • Boat transfer from Great Keppel Island back to Keppel Bay Marina at 2.00pm or 4.00pm
  • Snorkel gear hire to use at your leisure - Snorkel Equipment to be returned by 2.00pm
  • Lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm (extended to 3:30pm on School Holidays) - Anything off the menu including house beer or wine or a soft drink.
  • Lunch is included for children age 4 to 14, however infants under 4 can purchase a meal as an optional extra

Departing from Keppel Bay Marina in Yeppoon on a ferry boat you can spend the day snorkelling around the beautiful bays on Great Keppel Island and enjoy a lunch and a glass of beer or wine with your day tour island package deal.

How To Get to Great Keppel Island for a Snorkelling Tour

What to Expect

Convenient Access:

Begin your journey by driving from Rockhampton to Yeppoon, then onwards to Rosslyn Bay, covering a distance of 40 kilometres. Take the Yeppoon-Rockhampton turnoff from the Bruce Highway. A 30 minute drive will have you in beautiful Yeppon and the Capricorn Coast. Turn right and after a short 10 minute drive you will see the Rosslyn Bay Harbour turnoff.

Pre-booking is essential:

Ensure you pre-book your ferry boat tickets in advance for seamless travel arrangements. Additionally, consider reserving a secure car space at the Great Keppel Island Security Car Park for added convenience.

Scheduled Departures:

Great Keppel Island snorkelling tours and lunch deal bookings are only available via pre-booking your spot here online. With twice-daily departures from Keppel Bay Marina (7.30am or 9.15am), it's essential to check in at the Keppel Konnections office at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Two return departure times: 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

Great Barrier Reef Ferry Transfers:

Enjoy a scenic transfer to Great Keppel Island, with the journey taking approximately 35 minutes. Sit back, relax, and soak in the picturesque views along the way.

Snorkelling Adventures:

Upon arrival at Great Keppel Island's Fisherman’s Beach, head to the beachfront Watersports and Activities hut to collect your snorkelling equipment. Explore the nearby reefs off Shelving Beach or Monkey Beach for an immersive underwater experience.

Features and Highlights

  • Comfortable Ferry Services: Embark on a comfortable and fast ferry journey from Yeppoon to Great Keppel Island, offering the ideal blend of convenience and efficiency.
  • Pre-booked Packages: Pre-book your Great Keppel Island snorkel tour and lunch deal to ensure a hassle-free experience, with catering arrangements tailored to your needs.
  • Flexible Departure Options: Enjoy the flexibility of twice-daily departures from Keppel Bay Marina, catering to varying schedules and preferences.
  • Picturesque Island Arrival: Arrive at the picturesque Fisherman’s Beach on Great Keppel Island, where you'll be greeted with stunning coastal views and pristine waters.
  • Lunch and Beverage Inclusions: Indulge in a delicious lunch at The Hideaway Bar & Bistro between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm (extended to 3:30pm on School  Holidays and Friday & Saturdays), with menu options including beverages for a refreshing dining experience.
  • Leisure Activities: Make the most of your time on Great Keppel Island with complimentary snorkel hire until 2:00pm, allowing you to explore the island's pristine beaches and vibrant marine life at your own pace.

What is There To Do On Great Keppel Island?

  • This is a question on so many tourists minds... When you visit Great Keppel Island you had better be prepared for some action and adventure as it a big island with lot's of exciting new places to discover. Great Keppel Island offers expansive walking trails both inland and around the islands circumference. You will encounter wetlands, scenic lookouts, secret coves and scenic beaches with coral reef outcrops for you to snorkel. There is an historical homestead, an Aboriginal Shell Midden near Long Beach, big beautiful paperbark trees, wildlife and more. There are shops on the island where you can buy food and drinks and hire beach equipment to explore to surrounding coral reefs on Great Keppel Island.  
Tour Languages Offered
  • English
Departs From

Yeppoon

Departure Time
  • Two possible departure times from Keppel Bay Marina: 7.30am or 9.15am
  • Two possible return times leaving Great Keppel Island at 2.00pm or 4.00pm
Departure Instructions

Check in 30 minutes prior to departure

Destinations

Great Keppel Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed on Christmas Day

Duration

Full day tour
35 minutes to and from the island

Available for Purchase / Hire

Lycra / Wet Suit - Available for hire on the island

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

Please note this not a guided tour

Baggage allowance day guests: one carry bag per travelling passenger, plus one esky (maximum 40 litres) or cabana/umbrella per adult.

  • All children and infants need to be booked in to travel.
  • Child age applies to children 4 to 14.
  • Infants (under 4 years) travel for free but do not receive a meal unless purchased as an optional extra

Our T&Cs

All cancellations must be in writing.

We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.

In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.

Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.

Additional Tour Operator's T&Cs

  • All cruises are subject to sea and weather conditions in the interest of passenger safety.
  • No refund offered if you change your mind.
  • Please note lunch is from 11.30pm to 2.30pm - (extended to 3:30pm on School  Holidays and Friday & Saturdays)
  • Snorkel Equipment to be returned by 2.00pm.

Additional information

Thank you for travelling with us to Great Keppel Island, we hope you have a pleasant trip. 
Please be advised that our ferry service passengers disembark directly via a ramp onto the beach on Great Keppel Island.
There are two very important things to be mindful of when using this ramp.

  • Pinch points are present on the ramp, signified by yellow warning paint. Please be careful to step OVER these points. 
  • The ramp may be at a steep angle, with a "step" at the bottom. Please, use your hands on the handrails and be observant when leaving the vessel.

Return:
When departing Great Keppel Island, you are required to be on Fisherman's Beach (roughly where we dropped you off) no later than 15 minutes prior to the departure time. 
Please be advised that our ferry service passengers embark directly via a ramp from the beach on Great Keppel Island.
There are two very important things to be mindful of when using this ramp.

  • Pinch points are present on the ramp, signified by yellow warning paint. Please be careful to step OVER these points. 
  • The ramp may be at a steep angle, with a "step" at the bottom. Please, use your hands on the handrails and be observant when leaving the vessel.

Product Terms and Conditions
RETURN FERRY AMENDMENTS:
For amendments please call us on (07) 4933 6888.

General Terms and Conditions
Bookings are essential.
1. All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Prices are subject to change at any time without notice.
2. Child fares are for children aged between the ages of 4 to 14 inclusive.
Infants under 4 travel FOC but must be pre-booked.
3. Baggage allowance day guests: one carry bag per travelling passenger, plus one esky (maximum 40 litres) or cabana/umbrella per adult.
4. Credit card payments accepted.
5. We reserve the right to alter prices, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
6. All cruises are subject to sea and weather conditions in the interest of passenger safety.
Should the company be forced to cancel or alter cruises our liability is limited to offering an alternative cruise or appropriate refund no greater than the fare paid.
7. We cannot be held responsible for missed flights or consequent costs due to late arrival at airline check-in counter whatever the cause.
8. The company shall not be held responsible for any property loss or damage and/or any claim resulting from personal injury or death arising whilst travelling with the company, participating in activities, on the vessel or pontoon or other company property. This disclaimer applies irrespective of the cause.
9. Travel insurance is recommended for all bookings.
10. Cancellation fees: Fare is non refundable. Credits may be held under certain circumstances, at the discretion of management.

Great Keppel Island Day Trip | Snorkel And/Or Lunch | KFCo

Tour Code: 857

Operated By: Keppel Ferry Co

Departing: Yeppoon

Ferry Boat & Lunch Optional Snorkel Gear

From

au$90.00

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Child: au$60.00
Family: au$240.00

Tour Code: 857

From

au$ 90.00

15 yrs & over

4 - 14 yrs

0 - 3 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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