Emu Park
Once an exclusive beach resort at the turn of the 20th century, Emu Park is an idyllic seaside village. Emu Park is home to the famous Singing Ship sculpture. Set against a spectacular coastal vista, the majestic monument commemorates the area’s legacy of the historical explorations of Captain James Cook. A gentle sea breeze produces a musical sound through fluted pipes.
Just below the Singing Ship is a viewing deck and boardwalk that makes up part of the Centenary of ANZAC Memorial Walk. The impressive boardwalk is a must-do as it hugs the coastline and remembers our community’s brave servicemen and women.
Emu Park Main Beach is a calm beach with a grassy picnic area and arguably one of Queensland’s most picturesque playgrounds. The beach is patrolled during peak times.
One of Emu Park’s popular attractions is the Emu Park Historical Trail. The trail commences at the School of Arts building in Hill Street and is spread across 20 locations. Each site is marked by an emu shaped art installation.
If you have a boat or just like to wet a line, nearby Coorooman Creek is a popular local fishing spot with a quality boat ramp and pontoon.
How to get there…
Emu Park is a 30-minute drive northeast of Rockhampton or 15-minute drive south of Yeppoon along the Scenic Highway.
Where to stay…
Motels, caravan parks and holiday houses are all within walking distance of the beach.
The SCenic Drive
With 23 kilometres of coastline to explore, make sure you follow the Scenic Highway from Emu Park to Yeppoon and witness some of the best beaches the Capricorn Coast has to offer.
Causeway Lake
The Causeway Lake is nestled between Kinka and Mulambin Beaches and is the perfect place for a picnic lunch or sunset dinner. It is a very shallow and expansive lake which is popular for kayaking, fishing, family friendly watersports and also offers great photo opportunities at sunset. There is a kiosk, playground, caravan park and boat hire at the lake.
Rosslyn Bay
Rosslyn Bay is home to Keppel Bay Marina and Rosslyn Bay Harbour. Take a stroll around the docks and marvel at the luxurious boats moored in the 500 floating marina berths. The Marina also has a multi-award-winning licensed restaurant where you can enjoy a meal overlooking the water. Located on the deck of Keppel Bay Marina, The Waterline Restaurant offers stunning views and mouth-watering local beef, seafood and produce.
Kinka, Mulambin, Kemp and Lammermoor Beaches
The coastal drive between Emu Park and Yeppoon also offers long stretches of beach and secluded bays including Kinka, Mulambin, Kemp and Lammermoor. All beaches are ideal for swimming. Lammermoor offers beautiful sunsets for anyone who enjoys an afternoon stroll, whilst the southern end of Kemp Beach is Bluff Point Walking Track, a 2.3km circuit that offers panoramic views of the coastline. You can climb the 600 metre track to Turtle Lookout where you can enjoy the spectacle of turtles swimming in the crystal-clear waters below.
Cooee Bay
Cooee Bay offers a pretty little beach popular for swimming and stand up paddleboarding. The beach is just 500 metres long and best for swimming at high tide. Cooee Bay is also home to Wreck Point Scenic Lookout on Matthew Flinders Drive and is an undisputed ‘must-see’. The lookout depicts a ship’s deck and boasts almost 360-degree views of the coastline and Keppel Bay.