Dramatic Beach facing Keppel Bay and the Coral Sea on the Capricorn Coast
Lammermoor Beach is a beautiful sweep of a beach located about 5 km south of the Yeppoon CBD.
Much quieter than the Yeppoon Main Beach, it enjoys a dramatic setting, looking out to Keppel Bay and the Coral Sea. It’s long, wide stretch of sand extends for about 2.5 km and is flanked by some huge rocks which you can easily climb on. It is also backed by a foredune of Casuarina trees that gives it a very fresh and tropical feel.
The beach is not patrolled, so while you can swim in the water, you will need to exercise caution, particularly with regards to seasonal jellyfish. Many people use its rock area to fish, particularly at high tide, while at its southern end, Statue Bay, you can launch canoes and kayaks. Surfing is also possible when conditions are right.
Additionally, the beach is popular with photographs, due to the views you get of various islands in Keppel Bay, beachcombers, and those who enjoy beach walking. You can even bring your four-legged friend with you, but they will need to remain on a leash at all times between 8 am and 4 pm.
How to get to Lammermoor Beach
This beautiful Livingston Shire beach is situated about a 45 minute drive from Rockhampton and just about ten minutes from Yeppoon. You can access it via the Scenic Highway (State Route 4) which is the main tourist drive you can access after coming off the Bruce Highway onto Yeppoon Road in the suburb of Parkhurst.
To get onto the sands of Lammermoor beach, the best place to park is at Lioness Park as you can walk directly down to it from there. (At the time of writing there is no time limit imposed by the local council).
If you are unable to find a spot, you should be able to find space at various other small access points which are dotted along Scenic Highway Drive.
Facilities at Lammermoor Beach
There are no facilities directly on Lammermoor Beach. However, You’ll find public toilets at Lioness Park, along with showers, barbecues and a picnic area. They are located roughly at the halfway point of the beach.
From time to time, there is also a coffee van here.
Things to do at Lammermoor Beach
Once you have visited Lammermoor Beach, make a point of heading over to the Lammermoor Native Gardens.
This gorgeous 14 hectare reserve lies to the east and west and east side of the Scenic Highway and is home to a spectacular selection of native vegetation and wildlife species.
You can also visit several other excellent beaches on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
