Great Keppel Island takes centre stage on ABC’s Back Roads
Posted on January 29th, 2025
Join Heather Ewart as she uncovers the island’s rich history, the iconic resort’s journey, and the incredible local community keeping its spirit alive.
From the inspiring Swim Around Keppel event to the vital work of the Keppel Turtle Fund, this episode highlights the passionate people dedicated to preserving and celebrating this paradise.
Thank you to Jordy Bresac (GKI Hideaway), Geoff Mercer (GKI Holiday Village), Sonny Van Issum (Woppaburra Elder), Tshinta Barney and Darcy McGrath (Woppaburra Rangers), Andrew Gill (Konomie/North Keppel Island Education Centre), Denise Weisse and Mark Edminstone (Keppel Turtle Fund), Val Kalmikovs (Swim Around Keppel), Aaron, Nycole and Kalani Lorraway (Keppel Bay Oysters), for sharing their stories.
Back Roads takes viewers to Australia’s most interesting and resilient communities. These towns are full of colourful characters whose grit and good humour will continue to uplift and inspire.
Watch now on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/RF2427V008S00
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