Emu Park Main Beach is a calm, family-friendly beach nestled in the heart of the heritage seaside village of Emu Park on the Capricorn Coast. Sheltered from strong waves by Keppel Bay, this gently sloping beach offers safe swimming conditions, especially during mid to high tide. The beach is backed by a grassy picnic area with one of Queensland's most picturesque playgrounds, and the iconic Singing Ship monument sits atop the headland nearby. The Centenary of ANZAC Memorial Walk boardwalk hugs the coastline just above the beach, providing stunning views across Keppel Bay to the Keppel Islands. The beach is patrolled during peak times and is an ideal base for exploring the Capricorn Coast's 23 km of coastline.
Emu Park Main Beach
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 2.9 sWind Speed 9.2 knPrecipitation 0.0 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Large tidal range (7m+)
Tide ranges regularly exceed 7 metres in this area. At low tide, extensive sand flats are exposed with a tidal channel further out, which can be dangerous if wading out too far.
Low risk: Steep drop-off at high tide
The beach is moderately steep at high tide, with a narrow high tide zone that drops off more quickly than expected.
Low risk: Unpatrolled outside peak times
The beach is patrolled only during peak times (school holidays and public holidays). Outside these times, no lifeguards are on duty.
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Emu Park is a 30-minute drive northeast of Rockhampton or 15 minutes south of Yeppoon along the Scenic Highway. Main Beach is located in the heart of the village on Hill Street.
Parking & facilities
Plenty of off-street parking available, including designated accessible parking bays adjacent to the surf club. Street parking also available along Hill Street and nearby streets.
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