Yeppoon Lagoon

Yeppoon Lagoon is a popular swimming spot for both locals and tourists and is one of the main attractions of Yeppoon, Central Queensland.

It was built in 2017-2018 with the official opening held on Saturday May the fifth 2018. With several dignitaries in attendance, the event was well attended and supported by locals from all over Central Queensland.

The 2500 square metre lagoon style pool has a water depth ranging from 0.75 metres to three metres and is supervised by friendly lifeguards on duty during the weekdays, weekends, and school holidays all year round.

It is a great place to take the kids or just enjoy some time with your family, it has a kiosk with drinks and snacks, an outdoor BBQ area, bar and restaurant with fine dining and a skate park nearby. Yeppoon Lagoon also offers free WiFi to visitors!

There are two aquatic wheelchairs to cater for both adults and kids. The lifeguards will be able to assist you with this on request. 

The Yeppoon Lagoon kiosk is called the Rocks Café which serve a variety of take away food and coffee.

There is also the Rocks Health Bar which is located at the other end of the building that serves fresh juices, Acai bowls, coffee and healthy lunch options.

The Yeppoon Lagoon Café opening hours differ from the pool opening hours.

The Yeppoon Lagoon has large, grassed areas great for family reunions or just relaxing in the sun enjoying your picnic basket or your favourite treat from the Rocks Café or the Rocks Health Bar.

Located upstairs from the Rocks Café is the Rocks Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant provides fine dining with a view out across the bay to the islands and over the Lagoon.

At the other end of the building is the bar. This is a great place for an after-dinner drink and easy meet up spot.

There is a beautiful outdoor area with casual seating to enjoy a drink and snack from the bar menu while watching the sun go down.

Where is yeppoon lagoon

Yeppoon Lagoon is located on the southern end of Yeppoon foreshore. It is located at 3 Lagoon Pl, Yeppoon.

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Yeppoon Lagoon Opening Hours

The Lagoon has lifeguard patrols all year round. The pool is open from 6 am to 9 pm daily during the summer months, and 8 am to 6 pm daily in winter (May-Aug).

Parking Option for the Yeppoon Lagoon

There are a range of car parks available to the public along the Yeppoon Foreshore, with some which are free of charge and others that require a fee. The main parking areas include:

Paid parking

Paid parking is located behind the lagoon and between the Lagoon and Keppel Bay Sailing club along the beach.

Time Limited Parking (2hr and 3hrs)

These are located to the south of the Lagoon in front of the Council offices, behind the kid’s playground and skate park to the North of the Lagoon and along the Yeppoon foreshore and into the central area and main streets of Yeppoon.

Free Parking

Free parking can be in most other areas and there is The Yeppoon Town Centre multi-level carpark that is located back towards the town centre that is a short walk to the Lagoon, this provides free parking anytime.

Parking map from Livingstone Shire Council

Final Thoughts

The Yeppoon Lagoon is a beautiful deep-water lagoon which has transformed the foreshore of Yeppoon. This is truly a great place to visit and yes it's free to use.