LOCATION
Situated halfway between Brisbane and Townsville and 14 kilometres off the coast of Yeppoon lands you on picturesque Pumpkin Island. Nestled in sheltered Keppel Bay and surrounded by the Keppel Islands, the 6 hectare private island is a proud piece of the Southern Great Barrier Reef Marine Reserve.
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Arrive at Pumpkin courtesy of the Pumpkin Xpress or make your entrance via helicopter and take in the stunning views of reef-lined waters and gorgeous islands along the way.
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The closest airport is the Rockhampton Airport, a 45 minute car drive away from Yeppoon.
getting here
PUMPKIN XPRESS
Hop aboard the Pumpkin Xpress - our very own ferry service, which departs from Yeppoon's Keppel Bay Marina and ferries you over to the island in around 30 minutes;
Adults (18+) travel at $50 each way
Children (17 and younger) at $40 each way
For detailed departure/arrival times, please refer to our transfer schedule as access to the island is restricted due to tidal conditions.
To reduce our carbon footprint and running costs, the ferry will only do one return trip per booking. If there are no guest arrivals or departures for a scheduled ferry day then the ferry will not be operating.
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TRAVEL BY PRIVATE BOAT
Cruise over in your yacht or private boat to Pumpkin. We have two swing moorings available for guest use. Please contact us for further details.
Find us at 23° 5’ 30” S & 150° 54’ 4” E
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HELICOPTER
Prefer the view from above? Take a breath-taking helicopter ride over the Keppel Islands and land on Pumpkin in style.
Ferry Schedule
Please check departure times of boat to and from island before booking flights. If your booking falls outside of a scheduled departure day please contact the island staff to confirm arrival and departure times.
To reduce our carbon footprint and running costs, the ferry will only do one return trip per booking. If there are no guest arrivals or departures for a scheduled ferry day then the ferry will not be operating.