Yeppoon
Australia · State of QueenslandAU
Town in Queensland, Australia
Yeppoon is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia, situated on the traditional lands of the Darumbal people, who are the Indigenous custodians and Native Title holders of the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region. The town name "Yeppoon" derives from a Darumbal word yappun, meaning "place where the waters meet". Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Located 41 kilometres (25 mi) from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the seat of the Shire of Livingstone and the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres (93 mi) from north to south. The beaches and shallow coves provide a destination both for tourists and retirees settling down in Central Queensland. Offshore, there are 27 islands including Great Keppel Island which is 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Yeppoon. In the 2021 census, the locality of Yeppoon had a population of 7,037 people; this does not include any neighbouring suburbs.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 18,789
- Coordinates
- -23.127, 150.744
- Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation
- 30 m
Overview of Yeppoon
Yeppoon sits in State of Queensland, Australia and reads as a small town. With 18,789 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Sitting in the southern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Travel interests covered here include water sports and sports.
Things to do in Yeppoon
Water Sports in Yeppoon
(2)Yeppoon's water sports entries include Paddle and Paddleboarding. Everything listed here comes from what Yeppoon is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Yeppoon
(1)Our data lists Trail Running as sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yeppoon.
Getting there & around
Reaching Yeppoon is easiest with a car once you are in State of Queensland. Yeppoon runs on Australia/Brisbane time.
Similar destinations
Places near Yeppoon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yeppoon known for?
- In State of Queensland, Australia, Yeppoon stands out for water sports and sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 18,789-strong destination.
- What can you do in Yeppoon?
- Options in Yeppoon run to Paddle, Paddleboarding and Trail Running — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Yeppoon located?
- You will find Yeppoon in State of Queensland, Australia. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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