Great Keppel Island '80s Revival (Nov 2022)

Day 1 – Friday 04 November 2022

Make your way to Rosslyn Bay, approximately 50km from Rockhampton Airport.

12:30pm meet the Travel at 60 team at the Keppel Bay Marina ready to board the ferry to Great Keppel Island.

1pm depart for Great Keppel Island.

1:30pm arrive on the island. This afternoon you are free to explore the island, snorkel or swim in the ocean or meet up with new friends under the marquee to relax, play cards, play board games or read a book. This time is yours, you've earned this idyllic island getaway.

This evening join the Travel at 60 group for a welcome BBQ dinner before putting your '80s knowledge to the test with a night of trivia (including prizes for the winners!)

• Overnight: Great Keppel Island Hideaway Resort
• Included Meals: BBQ Dinner with welcome cocktail

Day 2 - Saturday 05 November 2022

We recommend starting your day with a walk along the beach, a refreshing swim, or a group yoga class.

Enjoy breakfast as you plan out your day.

Today is a great opportunity to enjoy some of the many water sports and activities available on the island (hire fee not included).

• Stand up paddle boards
• Kayaking
• Snorkelling gear

Or get to know the island with one of these guided tours (not included in fare):

• A guided island tour onboard the Adventure 1: a great introduction to the best of Great Keppel Island.
• A guided snorkelling tour with boat ride, hire equipment and in water guide.
• A guided Kayak Tour with a local guide and snorkel equipment

If pampering is more your style, be sure to book a massage at the Kahuna Massage & Retreats (own expense).

• Overnight: Great Keppel Island Hideaway Resort
• Included Meals: Breakfast, 80's dinner event with wine

Day 3 – Sunday 06 November 2022

Enjoy breakfast, pack up your gear and say goodbye over a leisurely breakfast, and enjoy a laid-back final morning before your 2pm ferry departure for Keppel Bay Marina. (Earlier departures are available if required)

• Included Meals: Breakfast

Do you require a transfer to the Rockhampton Airport? Interested in extending your stay on the island? Call our friendly travel team on 1300 414 198.

Only one departure! 04-06 November 2022

Twin/Double share options:

• Garden Room from $725.00 per person
• Palm Room from $736.00 per person
• Studio Room from $789.00 per person
• Island Room from $810.00 per person

Sole Traveller options:

• Sole use from $836.00 in a Garden or Palm Room

Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Would you like to fly directly into Rockhampton? Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for a price including flights from your preferred city.

Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers a range of accommodation to suit all budgets.

Island Cabins - offer basic self-catering accommodation, with separate ensuite/bathroom with shower, basin, toilet and towels. The cabins include a full-sized fridge-freezer, toaster, kettle, microwave, electric fry pan and dinning table and chairs (or picnic table & chairs outside). All cabins include air-conditioning.

Garden Rooms - Ensuite Motel Style - are located a short walk to Putney Beach, all equipped with air- conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities including a small fridge.

Palm Rooms - these motel style ensuite rooms are all air-conditioned with tea/coffee making facilities and small bar fridge.

Putney Place Studio - newly renovated rooms located a two minute walk to Putney Beach. Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette with basic cooking facilities and ensuite.

Please note that the resort does not supply toiletries other than a cake of soap. Linen is provided (pillows, sheets, blankets and bath towel), you just need to bring a beach towel.

**Are you a solo traveller? **If you're willing to share, we can happily pair you with another solo traveller. Subject to COVID-19 vaccination, availability of another guest of the same gender willing to share. Conditions apply.

Please note the resort does not supply toiletries other than a cake of soap. Linen is provided (pillows, sheets, blankets and bath towel), you just need to bring a beach towel.

Getting there - finding your way to Great Keppel Island will take you through Rockhampton - the beef capital of Australia! Rocky is located approximately 45 minutes from Rosslyn Bay on the Capricorn Coast. Qantas and Virgin Australia fly into Rockhampton. Queensland Rail operate the Tilt Train to Rockhampton.

Transfers are available from Rockhampton Airport and Rockhampton Rail Station with QC Connections. Taxi and Uber are also available in Rockhampton.

Car Parking - If you are driving parking is available through GKI Security Car Parking 0488 004 785. The security car park runs a shuttle down to the ferry departure point.

Luggage information When you arrive on Great Keppel Island, we will help you with your luggage from the ferry and take it to a baggage shed which is located around the accommodation. You will just need to walk a couple of minutes up the beach to our reception area. Please check-in with our reception team so they can run you through some information and show you where your luggage is. Luggage is fine to leave in the baggage shed till you check into your room.

On departure, bring your luggage to reception and have a chat to our team so we can assist putting it in the correct bay. We will take your luggage to your departing ferry.

Willing to share:
One of the advantages of travelling on a Travel at 60 dedicated group departure is that we have the ability to match solo travellers, so that you they can avoid paying the single supplement. Subject to COVID-19 vaccination, availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share.