About Emu Park
Emu Park is a coastal town and beach on the Capricorn Coast in Livingstone Shire, Queensland, about 30 km south of Yeppoon and 50 km southeast of Rockhampton. Centred on a sheltered sandy beach facing the Keppel Islands, it is known for its foreshore parklands, the Singing Ship monument commemorating Captain James Cook, and ANZAC memorials. The town serves as a relaxed seaside destination for swimming, fishing and coastal walks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sheltered sandy beach with calm waters, extensive grassy foreshore parklands at Bell Park and Anzac Memorial precinct, paved coastal walkways, and views across Keppel Bay to Great Keppel Island. The foreshore features the Singing Ship monument, war memorials, picnic areas, playgrounds and fishing spots along the rocky headlands. The town centre has cafes, shops and accommodation within short walking distance of the beach.
Key highlights
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Main Beach - sheltered sandy beach suitable for swimming and wading
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The Singing Ship Monument - landmark sculpture commemorating Captain James Cook's 1770 voyage
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Emu Park ANZAC Memorial and Centenary of ANZAC precinct on the headland
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Bell Park foreshore reserve with picnic areas and ocean views
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Views to Great Keppel Island and Keppel Bay from the coastal walk
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Fishing from the beach, rocks and nearby causeway
History of Emu Park
Emu Park was established as a seaside settlement in the 1860s and developed as a coastal resort for Rockhampton residents. The Singing Ship monument, unveiled in 1970, commemorates Captain James Cook's sighting of the Keppel Islands in May 1770. The headland ANZAC precinct reflects the area's strong military commemoration history.
Culture & Context
The town is known for its ANZAC commemorative precinct, including the Gatehouse, memorial walk and ANZAC Plaza, which serves as a focal point for remembrance services. The Singing Ship is a cultural landmark symbolising European maritime exploration of the Queensland coast.
Route
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