12 Best Cabin Rentals Near Emu Park, QLD, AU 2026

A small coastal community on the shores of Keppel Bay, Emu Park offers a year-round sunshine-laced climate typical of southern Queensland. Captain Cook named Keppel Bay after sighting it in 1870, with the town of Emu Park evolving as cattle station owners established holiday homes on the beach. It has retained much of its small-town charm and serves as a popular holiday spot, particularly along the waterfront where parklands and the famed Singing Ship sculpture capture the breeze.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Emu Park

A small coastal community on the shores of Keppel Bay, Emu Park offers a year-round sunshine-laced climate typical of southern Queensland. Captain Cook named Keppel Bay after sighting it in 1870, with the town of Emu Park evolving as cattle station owners established holiday homes on the beach. It has retained much of its small-town charm and serves as a popular holiday spot, particularly along the waterfront where parklands and the famed Singing Ship sculpture capture the breeze.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Emu Park

1. NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park

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8.8km from Emu Park · 147 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

You’ve been daydreaming about this. Perfect tropical weather, even in so-called “winter”. Lazy afternoons spent sipping sundowners with old friends and new. The kids entertained and a coastal paradise waiting to be explored. Welcome to Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park, your ideal Yeppoon accommodation, where a great atmosphere is just the beginning. Within moments of arriving, the kids will be wriggling into their togs, ready to hit the pool or the beach, just a few minutes’ walk away. Tonight, join us for live music and karaoke or cuddle together for a movie under a blanket of stars. And with the Southern Great Barrier Reef and lush tropical rainforests at your doorstep, tomorrow there’s as much or as little to do as you like. NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park is located on the Capricorn Coast of Queensland, 40-minutes east of Rockhampton. Situated in the quiet coastal town of Mulambin, it’s an easy stroll to the beach, while the restaurants and shops of Yeppoon are a 15-minute drive away. Just offshore are the Great Keppel Islands, where adventure awaits.

2. Ingenia Kinka Beach Yeppoon

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5.7km from Emu Park · 74 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Ingenia Holidays Kinka Beach Yeppoon offers a relaxed, family-friendly escape on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast. Just steps from the beach and minutes from Yeppoon and Emu Park, the park features self-contained cabins, spacious powered sites and two swimming pools. It’s pet-friendly and surrounded by wildlife and coastal attractions, including Great Keppel Island just 6 km away. Whether you're camping, caravanning, or staying on one of our cabins, Ingenia Holidays Kinka Beach Yeppoon blends comfort, community and beachside charm.

3. Pegasus Horse Park and Farm-stay

20km from Emu Park · 1 site · Lodging

Pegasus Horse Park is set on 33 acres. The rural views from this elevated position on the side of Mount Barmoya are exceptional. Guests love the sunset views from the deck. We encourage guests to walk down the lane, feed the horses, and generally relax and take it all in. The Capricorn Coast is on your doorstep, offering great beaches, fine dining, pubs and clubs, the best swimming lagoon in Queensland, and much more. Guests stay in what we call the Shouse, a fully lined, self-contained unit. It has its own front and back patios, a large yard for parking, and lovely gardens that attract beautiful birds. The house features an induction cooktop on an island bench, a full-size fridge, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, an induction microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, a very comfortable queen bed, and an outdoor spa (currently out of order due to a heater failure). Guests can walk the lane and enjoy sitting around the fire pit, the sunset bar, and the spa (please note the spa is currently out of order due to a heater failure). Guests with pets are most welcome. A dog pen is available for use as needed. We ask that guests with inside pets clean up daily and vacuum prior to departure.

4. Great Keppel Island Hideaway

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15km from Emu Park · 92 sites · Lodging

Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers a range of budget accommodation to suit singles, couples, families, friends and groups. Our friendly team can assist you with specific island accommodation requests for group bookings, special occasions, functions and events.Great Keppel Island is an island paradise where the ‘squeaky-clean’ white sand flows between your toes and the ocean sparkles before your eyes. As the largest island in the Keppel Group, Great Keppel is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn and on Australia’s heritage listed Southern Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re visiting Great Keppel for a day, a few nights, or for a couple of weeks, you can’t fail to be impressed by the scenery or the relaxed atmosphere on the island.

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Cabins near Emu Park guide

Where to go

Benarkin State Forest

At Emu Creek Camp Site, a large open camping area for caravans and tents sits adjacent to Emu Creek. Clancy’s Camping Area is adjacent to the Bicentennial National Trail, popular among horse riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Wood-fired BBQs (bring your own wood) are available (except when fire bans apply) at both sites. Book your camping permit through the state’s Parks and Forest department.

Keppel Bay Islands

Camping is permissible on a number of islands within Keppel Bay Islands National Park. Book your camping permit through Queensland’s Parks and Forest department for campsites on North Keppel Island, Humpy Island, Miall Island, Conical Island, Divided Island, Pelican Island, Middle Island, and Hummocky Island—here, campsites are suitable for tent campers only and facilities are limited mostly to picnic tables and toilets.

Byfield National Park

Byfield National Park, Byfield State Forest, and Byfield Conservation Park all combine to form the Capricorn Coast’s park area. Here, massive sand dunes, rainforest-edged creeks, dramatic mountain ranges, and dense pine plantations are dotted with camping areas on the beach and in the forest. Park campsites are suitable for caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes along with tents and swags, although some are only accessible by 4WD vehicle.

When to go

Emu Park, Yeppoon, and the Capricorn Coast are a year-round holiday destination. Summer storms that roll in from the north may impact the area, but summers are generally warm and humid, and winters are mild. Southeast trade winds blow from around April to October.

Know before you go

Swim for free at the waterfront Yeppoon Lagoon, an aquatic playground for all ages.
4WD vehicles can drive on 17 km of sand at Farnborough Beach, with entry access at Bangalee.
Look for humpback whales passing through Keppel Bay on their annual migration between June and October.
Almost 30 islands sit offshore from Emu Park, with boat trips departing from Keppel Bay Marina.