Auckland
7 night package
from $2199* per person share twin
- Travel 13 May - 29 May 25, 10 Jun - 19 Jun 25
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Great Keppel Island Hideaway beach
Byfield Rainforest walk
Yeppoon Lagoon sunset
Byfield Rainforest
Great Keppel Island Reef
Capricorn Coast Aerial
Great Keppel Island Hideaway watersports
Capricorn Caves
Castle Rock
Great Keppel Island - watersports 2
Vue wine bar
Great Keppel Island Hideaway turtle
Castle Rock Farm
Great Keppel Island Hideaway - beach 4
Capricorn Coast
7 Night Island & Rainforest Retreat: Keppel, Yeppoon & Byfield
The Capricorn Coast on the Southern Great Barrier Reef offers a vibrant mix of adventure and relaxation, with everything from stunning natural landscapes to unique wildlife encounters and coastal charm.
Great Keppel Island Hideaway
Looking to escape the everyday? Discover our stunning piece of the Southern Great Barrier Reef—just 30 minutes from the mainland and the perfect island retreat. Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers a simple, barefoot experience, providing an affordable getaway for everyone. Unplug and unwind with a true digital detox—no Wi-Fi in your room and no TVs, just pure island bliss..
Salt Apartments Yeppoon
Stay at the premier oceanfront apartments on the Capricorn Coast at Salt Apartments. Located along Yeppoon’s beautiful Main Beach, Salt offers stunning ocean views from every apartment, ensuring the perfect beachfront escape.
Castle Rock Farm
Experience the rhythms of Castle Rock Farm, a peaceful, eco-friendly farmstay tucked away in the Byfield Ranges, bordering the stunning Byfield National Park. Castle Rock Farm offers the ideal environment for a rejuvenating retreat.
Deal includes:
- Return Economy class airfares flying Qantas from Auckland or Christchurch (via Brisbane) to Rockhampton
- 7 day rental car hire
- 2 nights at Great Keppel Island Hideaway in a Basic Double Room
- 3 nights at Salt Apartments Yeppoon in a One Bedroom Partial Ocean View
- 2 nights at Castle Rock Farm in an Economy Cabin
- Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave tour
Room Types
from Auckland
Castle Rock Farm, Great Keppel Island Hideaway & Salt Apartments Yeppoon
Auckland
7 night package
from $2219* per person share twin
- Travel 28 Jul - 21 Aug 25, 24 Aug - 02 Sep 25, 07 Sep - 18 Sep 25, 28 Oct - 30 Nov 25
Christchurch
7 night package
from $2119* per person share twin
- Travel 13 May - 29 May 25, 10 Jun - 19 Jun 25
Christchurch
7 night package
from $2215* per person share twin
- Travel 28 Jul - 21 Aug 25, 24 Aug - 02 Sep 25, 07 Sep - 18 Sep 25, 28 Oct - 30 Nov 25
*Addtitional mentioned sightseeing and dining options are a suggestion only and not included in the package price. Car parking at Great Keppel Bay Marina and return ferry transfers to Great Keppel Island Hideaway are not included in the package price.
- Great Keppel Island lets you enjoy the best of both worlds - tropical relaxation and adventure. The island offers stunning white sand, crystal-clear waters, and uncrowded shores - pure paradise!
- Castle Rock farm borders the stunning Byfield National Park, offering guests easy access to lush rainforests, scenic walking trails, and diverse wildlife.
- Discover the ancient limestone Capricorn Caves which offer an unforgettable experience filled with history, adventure, and breathtaking formations.
- Turtle Lookout provides great opportunities for spotting marine life, particularly sea turtles in the waters below. The lookout also offers panoramic views over the Keppel Islands, Byfield Ranges, and the blue waters of the Coral Sea.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Arrive at Rockhampton Airport and pick up your rental car. Head directly to Keppel Bay Marina for lunch before boarding your ferry to Great Keppel Island. Check into your beachfront accommodation at Great Keppel Island Hideaway, then enjoy a leisurely dinner at the Hideaway Bistro and relax under the stars.
Spend the day discovering the island’s vibrant reef, swimming, snorkeling, or setting off on an adventure with a paddleboard.
You can also book a glass-bottom boat or lunch cruise, or simply unwind on the beach.
Take a hike along one of the island’s scenic trails, or relax by the beachfront – be sure to pick up a detailed trail map at reception.
For those seeking more excitement, book a scuba dive or a private beach drop-off.
Enhance your evening with a sunset cruise for a memorable experience. Overnight at Great Keppel Island Hideaway.
Catch the morning ferry back to the mainland. Stop by Emu Park’s ANZAC Memorial and Singing Ship before continuing on to Yeppoon. Check in at Salt Yeppoon and explore the local boutiques, cafés, and Yeppoon Lagoon. For dinner, we recommend Vue Yeppoon.
Head to Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary to cuddle a koala and hand-feed kangaroos, or catch a glimpse of a turtle at Turtle Lookout along the Bluff Point Circuit in the Capricorn Coast National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time exploring the Taste Capricorn Coast food trail, tasting local produce at one of the participating restaurants and cafés.
Head to the Capricorn Caves for the 10 AM Cathedral Cave Tour, then enjoy lunch at The Caves Country Pub. Take a scenic drive back to Yeppoon for your final night and indulge in a sunset dinner at Vue Yeppoon.
Head to Byfield Rainforest and check in at Castle Rock Farm. We recommend stopping in Yeppoon to pick up supplies for your 2 night stay.
Enjoy a guided buggy tour, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and Byfield State Forest. Wrap up the day with a relaxing campfire dinner under the stars.
Spend the day discovering Byfield’s walking trails and take a scenic hike along the Bowenia Rainforest Circuit. Enjoy lunch at the Byfield General Store before returning to Castle Rock Farm for a relaxing evening.
Depart for Rockhampton Airport.
Terms & Conditions
Valid for new bookings only from 10-21 Mar 25 or until sold out. • Prices are dynamic, providing best available rate of the day at the time of booking. Pricing is subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation and may change without notice. • Accommodation is based on room only. • Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. Price is based on the most direct routing but may vary depending on subsequent tax & surcharge increases. • Full payment is required at time of booking. • 7 day car hire is based on a mid size vehicle with pick up / drop off at Rockhampton Airport. Vehicle excess conditions apply. • All travel must be commenced and completed as specified • Some surcharges, closeouts, flight, routing and accommodation restrictions apply • Packages are subject to availability. • Advertised packages are based on Return Economy Class flights flying Qantas from Auckland or Christchurch (via Brisbane) to Rockhampton. • Flights are restricted to selected day of the week schedules. • Day of the week surcharges may apply • Min/max stays apply • If additional accommodation is required due to flight schedules this is at customers own expense • Based 2 adults sharing a room, bedding configurations may vary. • Any hotel credits that are unused are not refundable, transferable & can’t be exchanged for cash • Advertised prices are per person based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply • Airfares are non-refundable, non-transferable and name changes are not permitted • Amendment and cancellation fees apply • Accommodation ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • Packages are subject to availability • Product is supplied by reputable suppliers with their own terms and conditions • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details.
HOT Code: CMPSGBR1003
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