These creative masterpieces reflect the essence of the Capricorn Coast’s community and identity. Here are just a few of our favourites…
Robin the Reef Roamer
Celebrating our location on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Robin is a constant reminder to get out and explore our underwater paradise.
Where: Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre, Scenic Highway Yeppoon
Artist: Bill and Luke Gannon, Out There Co.
Yeppoon Town Centre Car Park
Here you will find more than just a car park. In fact, you’ll come across a pup in a stroller, a table tennis match and a lionfish plastered across the walls. You could even snag a pic in front of a mural of our region’s music stars: Busby Marou.
Where: Corner of Hill Street and Queen Street
Artist: Bill and Luke Gannon, Out There Co., Jon Watson, Out There Co.
Rockhampton Riverside Art Trail
This trail allows you to explore Rockhampton on foot and discover hidden works of public art around every corner. Out favourite is the Rocky Baby Saltwater Croc by Masher Designs. Download the Explore Rockhampton App to follow the complete city trail.
Where: Quay Street and Quay Lane, Rockhampton
Artist: Various Artists
Let’s Get Crabby in a Big Way
This artwork is an eye-catching collection of soldier crab sculptures by a local artist. These larger-than-life crustaceans can be found mid way along the walking path on Lammermoor Beach, and won Bronze in the Best Landmark Sculpture for the 2022 Street Art Awards.
Where: Lammermoor Beach
Artist: Brendon Tohill, Brendon Tohill Sculpture
Beach Party
This delightful piece of artwork is painted across the walls of the public amenities block adjacent to the Emu Park Surf Life Saving Club. This artwork won the Best Amusing Street Art category in the 2019 Australian Street Art Awards.
Where: Emu Park Main Beach
Artist: Simon McLean (more Beach Party artwork can be found on the walls of the Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club on Yeppoon Main Beach)
Yeppoon Lagoon and Skate Park
There’s a wealth of street art spotting opportunities at the Yeppoon Lagoon and nearby Skate Park. See the bright, friendly faces painted on the walls of the Skate Park amenities block then wander over to the Yeppoon Lagoon, the ideal spot for a refreshing swim overlooking the water. Here, you can spot the pink turtles on the screen wall or pelicans on patrol.
Where: Lagoon Place, Yeppoon
Artist: Out There Co. and Place Design Group
Cockatoos
Pose for a photo in front of one of Emu Park’s most striking murals. The work is a water, wind and energy abstract, with lots of bright colours. Not a single paint brush was used in the entire painting – it was all spray painted.
Where: Corner of Pattison and Hill Street, Emu Park
Artist: Rosie Woods, London
