Self Drive Itineraries
COAST TO RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE Mercure Capricorn Resort (15 minute drive from Yeppoon) From Yeppoon, travel north to Mercure Capricorn Resort Yeppoon with its 20km of uninterrupted beach and two international standard golf courses, all surrounded by 22 hectares of wetlands. Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary (10 minutes from Capricorn Resort) Cuddle a koala, hold a snake, hand-feed the friendly kangaroos. Enjoy the company of the animals as you stroll through the lush rainforest parkland of Cooberrie Park. You can hand-feed wallabies, peacocks, free-roaming water birds, emus and others, with the pre-packaged food available from the park's kiosk. Byfield State Forest (15 minute drive from Cooberrie Park) Several recreational areas offer a cool escape with a swim, barbeque or a picnic in beautiful rainforest. Camping facilities are available, or stay in one of the deluxe log cabins or romantic bungalows available. Pottery Gallery Nestled in the Byfield rainforest, Nob Creek Pottery gallery has a superb collection of work by resident potters, and a display of Australian glass, woodwork and jewellery. SCENIC COAST LOOP Rockhampton to Yeppoon (35 minute drive) Travel along the Bruce Highway to the Yeppoon turn-off and as you head to the coast you'll see Mt Jim Crow and Mt Hedlow. These are just two of the many volcanic plugs which dot the landscape, testament to the area's violent geological past. Yeppoon The gateway to the Capricorn Coast, Yeppoon is a magical beachside community, well known for its delicious seafood. Towering palms and pines line the streets against a backdrop of the sky, sea and islands.
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