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Our newest attraction is our biggest – literally!

Posted on June 27th, 2018

Besides beaches and blue water, Great Keppel has another GREAT attraction – whales! Both local Keppel Island ferry companies now hold Whale Watching permits. This provides many great opportunities for all local operators to leverage off the popularity of these… Read more »

Keppels Gentle Giants

Posted on September 5th, 2017

It’s been hard NOT to see a Humpback Whale in the Keppels this season, with many locals and visitors experiencing this added bonus onboard Freedom Fastcats, Keppel Konnections, Sail Capricornia, Pumpkin Xpress and most other charter and private boats! Local… Read more »

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