Coastal Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef - Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands (PDF Chapter)

This is the Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands chapter from Lonely Planet’s East Coast Australia guidebook.

The stretch of coastline that straddles the tropic of Capricorn is one of the quietest and most lovely lengths of the east coast. Even in high season you needn’t travel far to find a deserted beach.

• claim a tropical beach for the day on Great Keppel Island
• maps
• surf and chill at Agnes Water, Queensland’s most northerly surf beach
• transport
• hike to find aboriginal rock art in Carnarvon Gorge
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Agnes Water, Town of 1770, Eurimbula & Deepwater National Parks, Gladstone, Southern Reef Islands, Rockhampton & Around, Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Capricorn Hinterland.