Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail
Highlights
- Explore four and a half kilometres of scenic asphalt path linking Yeppoon town centre to lush bushland and a golf course.
- Enjoy family-friendly activities like cycling and walking amidst the vibrant nature along the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail.
- Discover the historical significance of the old railway line, originally connecting Yeppoon and Rockhampton since 1909.
- Experience the tranquillity of birdwatching in picturesque surroundings, perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
A popular track for walker, joggers, cyclists and families, the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail takes visitors through picturesque bushlands and urban landscape. A recreational attraction and pedestrian/cycleway link, the asphalt path stretches four and a half kilometres from the Yeppoon town centre through bushland to the golf course and Club Estate.
The railway line was constructed in 1909 and originally stretched 53 kilometres between Yeppoon and Rockhampton. The track was closed down in 2006 when it’s main loading of pineapples moved to road transport. The Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail was opened in 2014.
Images and Video
Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Activities
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Plan more around this area
Yeppoon, QLD Salt Apartments
The picture of beachfront perfection awaits you at Salt, Yeppoon’s newest premium four and a half star apartments.
Yeppoon, QLD Yeppoon Beach House
Yeppoon Beach House overlooks the ocean and with a short walking distance to the beach and Yeppoon's CBD.
Yeppoon, QLD Beachside Holiday Caravan Park
Beachside Holiday Caravan Park is a friendly, relaxed park with amazing sea views of the Keppel Islands
Cooee Bay, QLD Seaspray Cooee Bay
Seaspray Yeppoon is an iconic beach-front holiday destination on the Capricorn Coast with a range of eight refurbished units.
Yeppoon, QLD Poinciana Tourist Park
Poinciana Tourist Park features a variety of stay options set amidst tropical gardens, including newly added glamping tents and modern cabins.
Taranganba, QLD 
The Coast Motel
The Coast Motel in Yeppoon is nestled on the Scenic Highway between Yeppoon’s Main Beach and beautiful Lammermoor Beach next to The Capricorn Tavern.
Rosslyn, QLD The Waterline Restaurant
The Waterline Restaurant is a multi award winning Tourism Restaurant at Keppel Bay Marina on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Rosslyn, QLD Beaches Restaurant Rosslyn Bay
Located just metres from the sands of Kemp Beach and Keppel Bay Marina, Beaches Restaurant is renowned for consistently serving some of the freshest seafood.
Yeppoon, QLD Tsuruya Japanese Restaurant
Tsuruya Japanese Restaurant brings the authentic taste of Japan to Yeppoon.
The Keppels, QLD Great Keppel Island Hideaway Bar and Bistro
Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers the only fully licensed restaurant on Great Keppel Island, open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner
