Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Yeppoon

Yeppoon

Yeppoon, a major holiday resort town is located at the heart of the Capricorn Coast, 40km north-east of Rockhampton. It was once a small town for local pineapple and sugar cane farmers, but has developed into one of QLD's most popular resort towns. Its growth is largely due to Great Keppel Island becoming internationally recognised as well as the popular beaches that are the Capricorn Coast. The town itself is set amongst extremely undulating terrain, which is odd considering its position against the coastline. Yeppoon's main street is colourful, busy and attractive - the Capricorn International Resort is located 10km north.

Population: 11,500
State: Queensland
Postcode: 4703
Local Government: Livingstone Shire Council
Location: 674km north of Brisbane, 40km north-east of Rockhampton
Main Roads: Capricorn Coast Road
Main Watercourses: South Pacific Ocean
Radio Stations (Music): Hot FM (107.9), Sea FM (101.5), Triple J (104.7)

Photos from Yeppoon (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Looking south over the Capricorn Coast from Rosslyn Head (1999).

James Street, looking east in Yeppoon (2002).

Looking north into Yeppoon from Rosslyn Head (2002).

Anzac Parade, looking south in Yeppoon (2002).

Rockhampton-Yeppoon Rd, heading east into Yeppoon with Great Keppel Island in the background (2002).

	Looking south over the Capricorn Coast from Rosslyn Head (1999).
	James Street, looking east in Yeppoon (2002).
	Looking north into Yeppoon from Rosslyn Head (2002).
	Anzac Parade, looking south in Yeppoon (2002).
	Rockhampton-Yeppoon Rd, heading east into Yeppoon with Great Keppel Island in the background (2002).