FigTree Cottage Guidebook
Welcome to The Capricorn Coast!
Just 25 minutes north from Yeppoon, you can discover the lush rainforests of Byfield and spectacular scenery of the surrounding parks and forests.
The Byfield National Park and State Forest abounds with wonderful scenery, rolling sand dunes, beaches, rainforest-edged creeks and rugged mountains. Byfield is rich with diversity and forms one of the largest unspoiled eco-systems on the east coast of Australia and is the exclusive home of the rare Byfield Fern.
The small village of Byfield is a haven for craft and nature lovers. It has an attractive café, small school and numerous attractions.
In the surrounding state forest you’ll find picturesque water holes and picnic spots where you can paddle a canoe or take a dip in the freshwater creeks. Upper Stony Creek and Water Park Creek are popular spots for day-trippers, with several bush walking tracks and camping is also available. Red Rock Camp ground offers the best caravan access with individual fire pits and tables at each site.
Only accessible by four wheel drive, Five Rocks is a favourite weekend getaway for locals and visitors alike. Located in Byfield Conservation Park, visitors will discover one of the largest parabolic sand dunes in Australia. These beaches boast a good surf break, and there are plenty of bays and creeks to throw in a line. Camping grounds also provide basic facilities and permits are required to camp in the National Park and State Forest (fees apply, no dogs).
The video link below is from TV's "Getaway" show
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Byfield
Just 25 minutes north from Yeppoon, you can discover the lush rainforests of Byfield and spectacular scenery of the surrounding parks and forests.
The Byfield National Park and State Forest abounds with wonderful scenery, rolling sand dunes, beaches, rainforest-edged creeks and rugged mountains. Byfield is rich with diversity and forms one of the largest unspoiled eco-systems on the east coast of Australia and is the exclusive home of the rare Byfield Fern.
The small village of Byfield is a haven for craft and nature lovers. It has an attractive café, small school and numerous attractions.
In the surrounding state forest you’ll find picturesque water holes and picnic spots where you can paddle a canoe or take a dip in the freshwater creeks. Upper Stony Creek and Water Park Creek are popular spots for day-trippers, with several bush walking tracks and camping is also available. Red Rock Camp ground offers the best caravan access with individual fire pits and tables at each site.
Only accessible by four wheel drive, Five Rocks is a favourite weekend getaway for locals and visitors alike. Located in Byfield Conservation Park, visitors will discover one of the largest parabolic sand dunes in Australia. These beaches boast a good surf break, and there are plenty of bays and creeks to throw in a line. Camping grounds also provide basic facilities and permits are required to camp in the National Park and State Forest (fees apply, no dogs).
The video link below is from TV's "Getaway" show
https://fb.watch/fYIhnsMSfK/
Just a scenic 20 kilometre drive along the coast from Yeppoon.
Once an exclusive beach resort at the turn of the 20th century, Emu Park is an idyllic seaside village with plenty of character.
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 that will be long remembered.
Just below the Singing Ship is a viewing deck and boardwalk that makes up part of the new Centenary of ANZAC Memorial Walk. The boardwalk hugs the coastline and features information on the First World War’s many major battles. At the lower end of the walk are several commemorative art installations and a gatehouse that honours locals who fought in World War One.
Bell Park, located in the town’s centre, is a peaceful oasis perfect for enjoying a picnic or a kick of the footy. The park is home to several iconic events each year like ‘Oktoberfest’ and the ‘Festival of the Wind’, as well as monthly markets. Emu Park Main Beach is a calm beach with a surrounding grassy picnic area and large undercover playground. The beach is patrolled during peak times.
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Emu Park
Just a scenic 20 kilometre drive along the coast from Yeppoon.
Once an exclusive beach resort at the turn of the 20th century, Emu Park is an idyllic seaside village with plenty of character.
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 that will be long remembered.
Just below the Singing Ship is a viewing deck and boardwalk that makes up part of the new Centenary of ANZAC Memorial Walk. The boardwalk hugs the coastline and features information on the First World War’s many major battles. At the lower end of the walk are several commemorative art installations and a gatehouse that honours locals who fought in World War One.
Bell Park, located in the town’s centre, is a peaceful oasis perfect for enjoying a picnic or a kick of the footy. The park is home to several iconic events each year like ‘Oktoberfest’ and the ‘Festival of the Wind’, as well as monthly markets. Emu Park Main Beach is a calm beach with a surrounding grassy picnic area and large undercover playground. The beach is patrolled during peak times.
Step onto an island paradise where the ‘squeaky-clean’ white sand flows between your toes and the ocean sparkles before your eyes. With the protection of fringing reefs, the water surrounding the Keppel Islands group are calm, making it perfect for all types of water-sports such as snorkelling and paddle boarding. The real kicker? It’s only 30 minutes from Yeppoon on the mainland!
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The Keppels
Step onto an island paradise where the ‘squeaky-clean’ white sand flows between your toes and the ocean sparkles before your eyes. With the protection of fringing reefs, the water surrounding the Keppel Islands group are calm, making it perfect for all types of water-sports such as snorkelling and paddle boarding. The real kicker? It’s only 30 minutes from Yeppoon on the mainland!
https://freedomfastcats.com/
https://greatkeppelislandhideaway.com.au/
https://capricorncaves.com.au/
Capricorn Caves are located 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The limestone caves are one of the largest privately owned cave systems in Australia.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Capricorn Mağaraları
30 Olsens Caves Rdhttps://capricorncaves.com.au/
Capricorn Caves are located 23 kilometres north of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The limestone caves are one of the largest privately owned cave systems in Australia.
Art, Craft & Markets
35 mins from FigTree Cottage
Read all about it here...
https://capricornenterprise.com.au/2020/01/a-byfield-favourite-for-40-years/
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Nob Creek Pottery
216 Arnolds Rd35 mins from FigTree Cottage
Read all about it here...
https://capricornenterprise.com.au/2020/01/a-byfield-favourite-for-40-years/
The Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by Keppel Coast Arts and are held on the first Sunday each month in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Tourist Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.
Fig Tree Creek Markets stallholders display, demonstrate and sell unique, handmade, locally designed, home baked and home grown products. Celebrate our local creativity and enjoy live entertainment each month. Proceeds from the stallholders fees collected also help KCA in other arts related activities within the community.
Fig Tree Markets
Scenic HighwayThe Fig Tree Creek Markets are organised by Keppel Coast Arts and are held on the first Sunday each month in Merv Anderson Park (adjacent to the Capricorn Coast Tourist Information Centre at Ross Creek Roundabout), Yeppoon.
Fig Tree Creek Markets stallholders display, demonstrate and sell unique, handmade, locally designed, home baked and home grown products. Celebrate our local creativity and enjoy live entertainment each month. Proceeds from the stallholders fees collected also help KCA in other arts related activities within the community.
Facilities
Yeppoon Lagünü
3 Lagoon PlThis stunning lagoon has been created as a free public space.
Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre
42 Park StA good range of local shops