Tour Highlights
- 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
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Boat transfer from Keppel Bay Marina to Great Keppel Island at 7:30 or 09:00
- Boat transfer from Great Keppel Island to Keppel Bay Marina at 2pm or 4pm
- 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 5 to 14, however infants (0 to 4) lunch need to be purchased if required ($15)
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 Essentials:
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, it's essential to check in at the Keppel Konnections office at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Great Barrier Reef Ferry Transfers:
Enjoy a scenic transfer to Great Keppel Island, with the journey taking approximately 30 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, 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 2:00 pm, allowing you to explore the island's pristine beaches and vibrant marine life at your own pace.
Itinerary
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.
How To Get to Great Keppel Island for a Day Tour
- Drive from Rockhampton to Yeppoon and then onto Rosslyn Bay (40klms). 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. You must pre-book your ferry boat tickets. It’s also a good idea to pre-book your secure car space at Great Keppel Island Security Car Park on 0488 004 785
Great Keppel Island Snorkel Tour and Lunch Deal
- Our Yeppoon ferry boat services are the most comfortable and fast way to visit beautiful Great Keppel Island in the Capricorn region of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Your trip to Great Keppel Island must be pre-booked. For our 7 days a week, twice daily departures from Keppel Bay Marina, please check in at the Keppel Konnections office, located in the carpark next to the Waterline Restaurant/Keppel Bay Marina building, at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Over special events and peak holiday seasons we may add on extra services to the Great Keppel Island timetable schedule. Transfers across to the island take approximately 30 minutes so sit back relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
- We make our way over to Great Keppel Island from the Keppel Bay Marina, dropping you directly on the picturesque Fishermans Beach. From here, make your way to our beachfront Watersports and Activities hut to collect your snorkelling equipment and head to the nearest reef directly off Shelving Beach or Monkey Beach.
- Great Keppel Island Hideaway serves lunch between 11:30am - 2:30pm (extended to 3:30pm on School Holidays). For lunch you can choose anything off the menu with house beer. house wine or soft drink.
- A child's ticket include lunch. Infants 0 to 4 travel free however if they require a lunch this is an extra $15.
- Whilst on Great Keppel Island your snorkel hire is yours up to 3.00pm so you can take a leisurely stroll to one of the beaches and snorkel away. You will need to return you snorkel equipment to the watersports hut by 2.00pm and ensure you are on the beach in our drop-off/pick-up spot 10 minutes prior to your departure time for boarding!
Great Keppel Island Return Ferry Trip
- For departures from Great Keppel Island please make your way to Fisherman's Beach at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
- There are two departure times available 2.00pm or 4.00pm - please let us know at time of booking which departure time would suit you best.
- Transfers across to the island take approximately 30 minutes so sit back relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Yeppoon
Departure Time
- Two possible departure times from Keppel Bay Marina: 7.30am or 9.00am
- 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
30 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
What to Bring
A soft bag with beach items not to exceed 23kg Excess baggage may incur an extra fee.
Child Policy
- Child age applies to children 5 to 14 - Lunch included
- Infants 0 to 4 travel free - Infants lunch can be purchased as an extra ($15)
Cancellation Policy
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 however you can get a credit for a future date.
- Please note lunch is from 11.30pm to 2.30pm - (extended to 3:30pm on School Holidays)
- Snorkel Equipment to be returned by 2.00pm.
Additional information
Thank you for choosing Keppel Konnections for your transfers 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:
Thank you for choosing Keppel Konnections for your transfers 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.
Product Terms and Conditions
Great Keppel Island Day Trip Including Lunch
RETURN FERRY AMENDMENTS:
Amendments are essential, please call Keppel Konnections 07 4939 5404 or alternatively contact the Hideaway Reception to ensure availability.
Transfer departing Great Keppel Island to Keppel Bay Marina
RETURN FERRY AMENDMENTS:
Amendments are essential, please call Keppel Konnections (07) 4939 5404 or alternatively contact the Hideaway Reception on the island to ensure availability.
General Terms and Conditions for Keppel Konnections
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 5 to 14 inclusive.
Infants 0 to 4 travel FOC. Must be advised at time of booking.
3. Baggage allowance: Maximum 23kg per paying passenger. A combination of 1 suitcase or backpack 1 small bag, 1 small esky, total weight must not exceed 23kgs. Excess luggage charge starts at $20.00. Kayaks, SUPs and larger items are a freight fee $30.
4. Credit card payments accepted.
5. Keppel Konnections reserves 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. Keppel Konnections 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.
Keppel Konnections is the trading name of the ownership company Keppel Konnections Pty Ltd. ACN 74 608121357.
From
au$80.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$45.00
Family: au$240.00
Tour Code: 857
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