Name: Emu Park Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: Emu Park Foreshore, near the Singing Ship, Emu Park QLD 4710
Phone: (07) 4913 5000
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Capricorn Coast / Keppel Bay / Central Queensland
What Area It Caters For
1. Emu Park Township (Primary Area)
- Emu Park Foreshore and beachfront parks
- The Singing Ship monument
- ANZAC Memorial Walk
- Local cafés, shops and markets
- Coastal lookouts and walking tracks
2. Zilzie & Southern Capricorn Coast
- Zilzie Beach and quiet coastal stretches
- Fishing, swimming and family recreation
- Residential coastal communities
- Scenic drives south toward Keppel Sands
3. Keppel Sands
- Small fishing village south of Emu Park
- Boat ramps, estuary systems and beaches
- Local cafés and community precincts
- Access to coastal touring routes
4. Yeppoon & Northern Capricorn Coast
- Yeppoon Foreshore and Lagoon Precinct
- Main Beach, cafés and shops
- Rosslyn Bay Marina and Great Keppel Island ferries
- Coastal walking and cycling paths
5. Great Keppel Island & Keppel Islands
- Island ferry departures from Rosslyn Bay
- Snorkelling, diving and reef experiences
- Bushwalking tracks and island lookouts
- Eco‑tourism and marine wildlife encounters
6. Byfield State Forest & Byfield National Park
- Waterpark Creek and Upper Stony Creek
- Rainforest walks and freshwater swimming
- 4WD access to Five Rocks and Stockyard Point
- Camping and nature‑based recreation
7. Rockhampton & Inland Hinterland (Extended Coverage)
- Rockhampton heritage precincts
- Botanic Gardens and zoo
- Mount Archer National Park
- Inland touring routes across Central Queensland
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Great Keppel Island ferry information
- National park and state forest access advice
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance for coastal, island and hinterland touring routes
Summary
The Emu Park Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the southern Capricorn Coast, supporting visitors exploring Emu Park, Zilzie, Keppel Sands, Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Byfield and the wider coastal–hinterland region. It provides comprehensive visitor services, maps, island access guidance, coastal touring information and regional travel support.