Rydges Capricorn Resort

Rydges Capricorn Resort Yeppoon is set on 20km of secluded coral reef coastline and nestled amongst 22,000 acres of sprawling tropical landscape. This integrated resort facility is just 45 kilometers from Rockhampton on the Capricorn Coast. This resort accommodation is situated in the gateway to the world heritage wetlands, sub-tropical rainforest and the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

Rydges Capricorn Resort Yeppoon, on Queensland's Central Coast offers comfortable and spacious accommodation, with all rooms featuring a private balcony and/or terrace with stunning views of the lush subtropical gardens, the lagoon swimming pool and/or the ocean. Facilities at this Capricorn Coast resort include two international golf courses, stylish dining concepts, 25 free activities, water sports, horse riding, wetland tours, rainforest canoe adventure tours and much more.

The Resort's magnificent array of activities, together with its quality accommodation and wide choice of restaurants and bars, allows guests to design the holiday they want, whether it is a relaxing overnight getaway, a three day golfing escape or a longer stay to enjoy all that the Capricorn Coast region has to offer.

Accommodation

With 20kms of private beach frontage, Rydges Capricorn Resort Yeppoon is idyllically located to take maximum advantage of the Capricorn Coast.

All Rooms Feature: Remote control TV Movielink Iron and ironing board Refrigerator Hair Dryer Modem access Tea & coffee making facilities Individually controlled room air-conditioning Direct dial ISD/STD telephones

Hotel Room: Features a private balcony overlooking either the lush subtropical gardens and/or the lagoon swimming pool and the ocean. Bedding is 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults & Children.

Resort Suite: Spacious suites featuring a private balcony overlooking the lush subtropical landscape and/or the lagoon style swimming pool. All suites have an ensuite with bath & shower. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 5 Adults & Children.

1 Bedroom Apartment: Perfect for the whole family, the one bedroom apartments have balconies with views of the lush tropical gardens and/or the ocean. Features an expansive lawn area for the kids to run around and play. The apartment is fully self contained, however house keeping is available at a small cost. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 5 Adults & Children.

Dining

Billabong Restaurant: The Billabong is situated on the ground floor of Royal Palms overlooking the picturesque Resort gardens and pools. The Restaurant offers a full buffet breakfast daily, innovative platter style and a la carte menu's for lunch and dinner and the regions best seafood experience every Saturday night. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.

The Lagoon Restaurant: Experience the freshest and most dynamic contemporary Australian fusion cuisine in intimate and tranquil surrounds. Lagoon combines a stylish and tropical atmosphere with superior quality food and complimented by diverse sine styles and elegant service to ensure a memorable dining experience. Open Thursday to Sunday for dinner only.

Tsuruya Japanese Restaurant: Indulge yourself in the authenticity, personalised interactive table cooking and tradition of the exquisite and delicate flavours of Japanese cuisine. Located on the ground floor of the Palms, Tsuruya overlooks the lush green lawns of our Japanese gardens. The Sushi Bar Cooked and everything in between!! Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch & dinner.

The Rocks Bar: The Rocks is a fabulous Bar located off the main lobby, opposite Billabong Restaurant. Its laidback and relaxed atmosphere with live music, tapas style cuisine and creative cocktail styles make it the perfect place to kick back, relax, and sit the night away with family or friends. Open from 5.30pm daily.

Ripples Poolside Bar: Overlooking the Lagoon pool is Ripples Bar, the perfect place to soak up the Capricorn sun. Apart from cold beer, Ripples offers a wide range of diverse wines, spirits, innovative cocktail blended by our poolside mixologists matched with simple poolside cuisine. Open from midday until sunset, daily.

The Golf House Bistro: Relax and unwind in comfortable surrounds. Serves a healthy snack style lunch. Open daily.

Tropic of Cappuccino: Cafe and Juice Bar. Modern and stylish in look, but relaxed and welcoming in feel. Offering freshly blended Juices, fusion coffees and a selection of salads, foccacia and cakes. Open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Facilities

Gymnasium Swimming Pool Kids Club Marine Activities Internet Facilities Laundry Service Business Centre Bike Hire Babysitting In-room Modem Access Money Exchange Disabled Facilities Conference Facilities Airport Shuttle Gift Shop

2 World Class Golf Courses: Rydges Capricorn Resort host a spectacular 36 hole layout, featuring two of the top 25 premier resort courses in the country. The Resort Course is a classic Thomson - Wolveridge course. Exacting but forgiving course with generous fairways cutting through Australian Melaleuca bushland. The Championship Course designed by Karl Litten and opened in 1992, beautifully routed through natural bush and touring strands of trees as well as protected wetlands, making it a challenging experience.

Activities

Complimentary Activities: Tennis Table tennis Lawn bowls 9 hole mini golf Soccer Football Cricket Volleyball Poolball & noodles Badminton Croquet Sand sailers Land yachts Catamarans Surf skis Boogie boards Bocce Spa Sauna Waterslide (set times daily) Children's playground Walking tracks Kickboards Aerobic classes Water aerobics (school holidays)

Other Activities (charges apply): 2 Golf courses Guided beach horseriding Wetland tours Beach fishing Pony rides Bike hire Archery Rainforest Canoe Adventure Massage and Beauty treatments Great Keppel Island Tours Sky diving Cooking classes & wine tasting