Great Keppel Island lies 15 kilometres from the coast off Yeppoon, Central Queensland, Australia. Great Keppel Island is a 1454 hectare tropical island edged by 17 sandy beaches. It is the largest in the 14 islands known as the Keppel group.
History of Great Keppel Island
Captain James Cook, who in 1770 experienced some difficulty with the shallowness of the water, named the islands after the then First Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral Augustus Keppel. During its early European history, the island was used to raise sheep.
Adventure Travel & Tours on Great Keppel Island
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Backpacker Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used on Great Keppel Island
On Great Keppel Island the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks on Great Keppel Island all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines on Great Keppel Island all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels on Great Keppel Island
On Great Keppel Island there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security on Great Keppel Island
On Great Keppel Island in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Great Keppel Island every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather on Great Keppel Island
The weather on Great Keppel Island is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather on Great Keppel Island, Australia, then click here.
Travel to GreatKeppelIsland
By boat from RosslynBay and by air from Rockhampton.
Activities on GreatKeppelIsland
Bushwalking - there are ten walking trails from a 15 minute beach walk to a walk to the lighthouse at the other end of the island.
Birdwatching - The Island boasts over 100 species of bird including the ubiquitous seagull, kookaburras, rainbow lorikeets, drongos and a diverse range of seabirds.
Swimming - The waters around the island are safe. There are 18 km of beach with coral around the headlands. As a general principle the beaches are characterised by fine white sand packed hard enough to allow 4WD vehicles to drive along the beaches at low tide.
Leeke's Homestead - A fascinating insight into the simplicity of life on the island at the turn of the century. The homestead has been preserved to capture the daily life of the fisherman, Ralph Leeke (whose family can be traced back to the 12th century) and his wife Lizzie who ran sheep on the island. The yard still has a range of domestic animals.
