Yeppoon is a coastal resort town situated on the CapricornCoast, Central Queensland, Australia. It is 700 km north of Brisbane, and 40 km from Rockhampton.
History of Yeppoon
Pineapples and sugar were the major industries of the early town. The first European residents arrived in 1865. Along with other sugar growing areas of Australia, South Sea Islanders were used as labourers on the sugar plantations, often without their consent. No sugar is grown in the area today, however pineapples are still a major crop in the region.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Yeppoon
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 Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Yeppoon
In Yeppoon 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 in Yeppoon all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Yeppoon 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 in Yeppoon
In Yeppoon 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 in Yeppoon
Yeppoon in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Yeppoon 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 in Yeppoon
The weather in Yeppoon is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather in Yeppoon, Australia, then click here.
Things to see in Yeppoon
Long stretches of beaches are the main tourist attraction, while the islands of the Keppel Group, in particular Great Keppel Island, are another drawcard. The Rosslyn Bay boat harbour caters for professional and privately owned vessels.
North of the town is the Byfield State Forest and National Park. The State Forest is consists largely of pine plantations. The National Park is largely coastal and sand dune based geographical areas. It is popular with Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts.
Wreck Point Lookout - gives magnificent views over all the major islands, including Great Keppel and North Keppel islands, which lie off the coast from Yeppoon.
