Keppel Bay Marina 

LAT 23°09:60S  LONG 150°47:30E



 

LOCATE ON QLD NORTH COAST MAP


WATERLINE WAY, ROSSLYN BAY

CAPRICORN COAST, QUEENSLAND 4703

PH 1800 336 244  FAX 07 4933 6770


EMAIL KEPPEL BAY MARINA

VISIT KEPPEL BAY MARINA WEBSITE


"friendliest marina"


Keppel Bay Marina is situated less than 10 nautical miles from the beautiful cruising grounds of Keppel Bay and the Keppel Islands. Boasting a tropical climate that rarely experiences 'winter-type' temperatures, Keppel Bay Marina is the hub for boating on the Capricorn Coast. The marina extended their docks late in 2008 and welcomes visitors to come and berth at one of their 115 new visitor berths.

The multi award winning Keppel Bay Marina is highly regarded amongst the boating fraternity, significantly because the staff and management provide a friendly personal welcome to every boat owner and their crew.

Completing the arrival formalities after docking at Keppel Bay Marina is a little like checking into a boutique hotel. As the tantalising aromas from The Waterline Restaurant waft across the deck, new arrivals are presented with a welcome pack containing all the essential information a visitor requires. The friendly staff are well informed on what's happening in the area and are keen to help boaties make the most of their visit. Want to know how to catch the bus or hire a taxi? What to see, and where to find the best local markets and shopping? It's all in the welcome pack. Plus there's essential phone numbers for marine tradesmen and services.

           

The marina centre houses a full boat brokerage service, plus there's a well stocked chandlery open 7 days per week. If there's a product you need that's not in stock, just ask the staff and they'll do their best to source it for you.

In fact, the team here are so obliging they invite marina guests to utilise the complimentary Courtesy Car. It's a remarkably generous service, with marina guests able to book the car in 2-hour modules to do provisioning or other shopping. The marina even subsidises the fuel, though contributions are welcome to help keep this unique service operating.
 
But if you really want to explore the delights of the Capricorn Coast, you'd be best to book a private tour with Little Johnny's Tours. Operating a little like a private chauffeur service, Johnny will take visitors to some of the best local attractions. Whether you explore the coastal strip or head inland to the lush hinterland community of Byfield, the Capricorn Coast has plenty of temptations to offer boat owners and their crews.

Koorana Crocodile Farm boasts over 3000 crocodiles from hatchlings through to a staggering 1000kg specimen, plus after the guided tour you'll have the opportunity to sample crocodile meat in the café.

However, the best dining opportunity is actually right in the marina, with The Waterline Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Expect to be tantalised with stunning local produce like Banana Station beef and Keppel Bay bugs, prawns and scallops.  Dining is alfresco, with tables delightfully positioned amongst the stunning tropical gardens overlooking the marina. Don't miss Sunday afternoons on the lawn with live music beneath the pandanus palms.		  

















Download a detailed Marina Map here
   

Marina Facilities

Marine Services (Located onsite or close by)
WET BERTHS
 400
 WATER AT BERTHS
 YES
DRY BERTHS
 15
 POWER AT BERTHS
 YES
DEPTH AT ENTRANCE
 1.1m plus tide
 3 PHASE POWER
 YES
MAX BERTH LENGTH
 35m
 LPG AVAIL
 YES
MONITOR VHF
 YES Ch 21
 FUEL AVAIL
YES
OFFICE HOURS
 7 Days &am - Sunset
 SHOWERS
 YES
INDUSTRY MEMBER
 YES
 LAUNDRY
 YES
SEWAGE PUMP OUT
 YES
 WI FI INTERNET
 YES
HAULOUT / SLIPWAY
 YES
 SWING MOORINGS
 NO
HARD STAND
 YES
 CHANDLERY
 YES
BOAT RAMP
 YES
 BROKERAGE
 YES
CAR PARK SECURITY
 YES
 RESTAURANT
 YES
DOCK SECURITY
 YES
    
COASTGUARD
 YEPPOON
Ph 07 4933 6600
 KEPPEL SANDS
Ph 07 4934 4906
  
 
  • Detailer
  • Diver
  • Electronics
  • Engineer / Mechanic
  • Plumber
  • Refrigeration
  • Rigger
  • Sailmaker
  • Shipwright

Recommended Cruising Guides


Noel Patrick's Curtis Coast by Noel Patrick
Cruising the Coral Coast by Alan Lucas
 
   
   

Marina Berth Prices (Prices in AUD, correct as of January 2010)

Berth Pricing Notes
Monohull 10m $36 per day / $162 per week
Monohull 15m $53 per day / $239 per week
Multihull 10m $48 per day / $216 per week
Multihull 15m $70 per day / $315 per week
Marina guests are welcome to take advantage of friendly service, while enjoying a safe overnight mooring, inclusive of power, water, spacious ablutions and complimentary courtesy car (a saving of almost $40 return taxi fare to Yeppoon). Prices are indicative only, are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. Contact the marina office or visit Keppel Bay Marina's website for the best option to suit your vessel.
   

Local Essentials

  
Bus & Taxi Youngs Bus Service runs 17 daily services to Yeppoon and Emu Park, plus regular daily services to Rockhampton (including the airport) from Keppel Bay Marina. Taxi: Capricorn Cabs 131 008
Train Catch the Tilt Train bus/rail service from Keppel Bay Marina to Brisbane
Private Transfers Private airport transfers can be booked through the Marina with Little Johnnys Tours (approx $90 one way)
Car Hire
 Book at the Marina office for car hire with Little Johnnys Car HIre. New cars at very reasonable rates (conditions apply).
Airport Rockhampton Airport has direct flights to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with Virgin Blue, Qantas and Tiger Airways.

Hotel Accomodation

 Rosslyn Bay Inn is located adjacent to the Keppel Bay Marina overlooking secluded Kemp Beach.
Recently refurbished Azure Bay Apartments are located in downtown Yeppoon, with views across Lammermoor Beach to the Keppel Islands.
Beaches on Lammermoor offers the pinnacle in luxury apartments, complete with glorious island views and elegant modern furnishings, just minutes from Keppel Bay Marina.
Capricorn Resort is a located just north of Yeppoon within a 22,000 acre beachfront wildlife sanctuary.
Medical Centre
 Hill St Family Practice 07 4939 4355

Provisioning

 Capricorn Fruit Supplies 07 4939 3874 (can deliver to Keppel Bay Marina)
Jacques Coastal Meats 07 4939 1866 (can cryovac custom orders and deliver to Keppel Bay Marina)
Pacific Hotel Yeppoon 07 4939 2308 (bottle shop)
Rosslyn Bay Fishermans Market 07 4933 6105 (adjacent to Keppel Bay Marina)
Newsagent and Bakery items can be ordered and delivered, by prior arrangement at the Marina Office
Shopping Yeppoon Central is a recently opened modern shopping complex, open 7 days (Woolworths, Big W, Dick Smith plus specialty stores)
Keppel Bay Plaza is in downtown Yeppoon (Post Office, Commonwealth Bank plus specialty stores)
Access both centres on Youngs Bus route via Keppel Bay Marina
Personal Services Addiktion Hair 07 4939 4720
Expressions of Beauty 07 4939 8967
Chrissys Massage 0427 108 418

Dining Out

 The multi award winning Waterline Restaurant at Keppel Bay Marina is no ordinary restaurant. For a start, evening diners are greeted with a rarity in Queensland al fresco dining circles: crisp white linen tablecloths and napkins elegantly draped across the outdoor tables. But that's where the formality ends. Service is friendly and approachable, while the compact menu features quality local produce from the land and sea.
Open 7 days from 7am for breakfast, lunch and dinner (Bookings Preferred)

Visitor Information

The Marina Office can make bookings on most tours or accommodation. Alternatively the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre is on the Ross Creek Roundabout, Scenic Highway Yeppoon 1800 675 785
 

Reasons to Linger
Explore Keppel Bay Marina is conveniently positioned for southern based vessel owners who prefer to berth their boat in the delightful cruising grounds of the Capricorn Coast. With direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, sothern boat owners can be onboard their vessel at Keppel Bay Marina in as little as three hours, making it feasible to get away regularly for long weekends. The Keppel Group, the Bunker Group, Island Head Creek and Pearl Bay are  all within a short distance of Keppel Bay Marina and offer plenty of opportunities for anchoring in uncrowded bays and inlets. Escaping north during the winter is the best time for cruising this area, with consistent, moderate SE winds combined with a climate that invites swimming, snorkelling, fishing and beach-combing.
Enjoy
 Ferns Hideaway at Byfied is a secluded rainforest resort set on 40 hectares, in the hinterland just 30 minutes drive northwest from Yeppoon. Overnight guests can book secluded cabins amidst the forest, while day guests are welcome to dine in the restaurant and enjoy the resort facilities. Paddle a canoe gently down the quiet stream, wander the forest on the myriad of walking trails, or just lay by the pool or enjoy the spa.
  Koorana means 'to bring forth young', and visitors to the Koorana Crocodile Farm will have the opportunity to handle one of the many hatchlings on this unusual farm. But it's actually the elder crocs who demand the most attention here, with the enormous salty 'Buka' weighing in at close to 1000kg (not that anybody is game to actually put him on the scales). Owner John Lever is the original crocodile hunter right down to his funky blue croc skin RM Williams boots. Bookings preferred 07 4934 4749 for the hour long guided tour.
Join the Locals The weekly Farmers Markets, a great source of local and organic produce, are held each Saturday from 6am to 9am at Yeppoon Showground. Catch the 5.45am bus from Keppel Bay Marina.
Events
Check the Events Calendar to find current dates for this years' events.




 


Updated December 2011


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