What to See & Do

Kayaking | Motorised Canoes | Snorkelling | Water Taxi & Island Drop Offs

The greatest thing about Great Keppel Island is that is supports doing "NOTHING"!  You know – a late breakfast, a swim, a cuppa, lunch, swim, afternoon nap, cuppa – and so on.  When you want to be more active, we give you snorkelling equipment to use during your stay, or take a long bushwalk to get to remote parts and beaches of the island.  We organize kayak trips, based on weather and numbers of people, every other day.

There are a number of excellent bushwalking tracks to explore the island and take you to isolated beaches. Make sure to do the walk up Mt. Wyndham – it’s a beauty! The best views from the highest point on the island.

For those who love sitting on the beach and enjoy a swim or two, the two main beaches are perfect for safe, calm water swimming – but then you also have your choice of 15 other beaches, most of which you will probably have to yourself.

And don’t forget to finish your day watching the spectacular sunsets from Fisherman’s & Putney beaches looking across to the mainland.

WATER TAXI SERVICES – We have a 20 seater water taxi available for trips to Great Keppel Island, Humpy Island & North Keppel Island on a private charter. 

Daily service to the island for a "cruisy" day out, weather permitting.  Adults - $39; children (ages 4-14) - $25; family (2A2C) - $120 return.  Meet at Keppel Bay Marina at 8.40 am; departs the island at 2.30 pm.  Bookings essential – Call 1800 KEPPEL (537 735) or (07) 4939 8655.

Discount of 20% on all water sports equipment – snorkelling gear, kayaks, vu boards, life jackets, and sunsuits for water taxi passengers

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Kayaking

		Want some real adventure? Then have a go at Sea Kayaking. Geoff & staff conduct these kayaking tours on a regular basis. You'll head off from Putney or Fishermans Beach and out to Middle Island and other destinations depending on weather and tides.
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Motorised Canoes

		If you feel adventurous but you don't want to exert yourself too much, then a motorised canoe trip to some great snorkelling spots that aren't accessible any other way might be just thing. Explore hidden beaches and coves, see dolphins, turtles and other marine life.
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Snorkelling

Great Keppel Island is a beautiful island, but there is more to see than just lovely views of beaches and islands.  There is a whole new world under the water.  The easiest way to see it is to grab snorkelling equipment from Reception and head out to Shelving and Monkey Beaches.  If you want to get further afield, talk to us about a canoe ride to the best colour and biggest fish!
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Great Keppel Island Water Taxi & Island Drop Offs

We have a 20 seater water taxi available to take you to Great Keppel Island, Humpy Island, & North Keppel Island on a private charter.  Bookings required.
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