Why go
- Island group in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL).
History
Great Keppel Island lies 15 kilometres (9.3Â mi) off the coast from Yeppoon, in the locality of The Keppels in the Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Capricorn Coast of Central Queensland. The traditional owners of the island are the Woppaburra people. The largest of the eighteen islands in the Keppel Group, Wop-Pa covers an area of 1308 hectares.
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Great Keppel Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Great Keppel Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.