Great Keppel Island Retreat July 7-12 2026

Rejuvenation by the Sea on Great Keppel Island, just off  Yeppoon, Central QLD

Nestled in the heart of Central Queensland on the spectacular Capricorn Coast, the Great Keppel Island Retreat offers an idyllic haven for yogis seeking serenity and connection. Its location boasts a perfect climate, complementing the art of yoga with gentle warmth and oceanic tranquillity. Overlooking the ocean, the retreat embraces soft sea breezes, creating an environment conducive to peaceful internal exploration, opening up, and fostering receptivity.

Catch the ferry from Keppel Bay Marina at Rosslyn Bay Harbour for a short trip across the ocean to Great Keppel Island. If you’re flying, the nearest airport is Rockhampton. To book a transfer from Rockhampton Airport to the Keppel Bay Marina there are many options, many recommend CQConnections.

Once we’re at the island we’ll stay at Keppel Lodge.

The house sleeps a maximum of 13 so get in early to secure your place. 

Practising yoga on consecutive days allows our bodies to open and soften. We’ll do three yoga classes a day – one pranayama class in the morning, an active asana class and a restorative and inversion class in the afternoon. There will be time for swimming and walking around the island. The sunsets are not to be missed!

Temperatures should be around 23 degrees on Great Keppel Island at this time of year. It can still get cool at night so bring some warm clothes. 

Accommodation is shared. Room 1 has 3 beds, Rooms 2 and 3 have 4 beds and Room 4 has 2 beds. If you’re coming with friends you can stay together.

Rockhampton is the nearest airport and we get to the island by ferry from Rosslyn Bay Harbour. These costs are not included. However we can coordinate and organise to travel from the airport together to make costs cheaper. Parking is free at Keppel Bay Marina at Rosslyn Bay Harbour if you’re driving and need to leave your car. There are also affordable options at Rosslyn Bay Harbour of you want to stay there the night before catching the ferry to Great Keppel Island.

The first class will be on Friday afternoon at 4pm when everyone has arrived.

Programme:

Light breakfast

6.30-7.30am Pranayama

7.30-9.30am Free time

9.30-11.30am Asana class

Brunch

4-5.30pm Restoratives and inversions

Dinner

Please note: You need to bring your yoga mat, 4 blankets, 2 bricks and 2 belts.

Cost for food, accommodation, optional teacher training workshop and yoga: $1800 or $1625 early bird price if paid in full by May 5.  A $300 deposit secures your place at $1800, or $1625 if balance paid in full by May 5.

Teacher: Linda Apps
Book now or Enquiries: 0433 999 017 or linda@yoganook.com.au

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The Haven Retreat, Emu Park, 1-6 August 2027

The Haven was established more than 100 years ago as a retreat for the Mary McKillop nuns. Now it operates as a retreat and wedding venue, owned by the Catholic Diocese. It overlooks the ocean and the Keppel Islands and is the site of spectacular sunrises.

The Haven has a healing energy that is palpable and has been home to more than 17 of our retreats over the years. Accommodation here is shared. Emu Park is a small coastal village, it’s about 3 minutes walk down to the beach, which you are likely to have all to yourself.  Price includes all meals, 5 nights accommodation, restorative yoga class on arrival, 3 Iyengar yoga classes a day – pranayama, asana and inversions – and an optional teacher development workshop. A chance to deepen your yoga practice and go within while also enjoying the company of others. The retreat is catered with delicious vegetarian meals.

Emu Park, a quaint coastal village, is a short three-minute stroll away from the retreat. Here, guests can relish the peaceful seclusion of a pristine beach likely to be solely theirs. The retreat package encompasses an all-inclusive experience featuring five nights of accommodation, nourishing vegetarian meals, a restorative yoga class upon arrival, and three invigorating Iyengar yoga sessions daily, incorporating pranayama, asana practice, and inversions. Additionally, participants can opt to engage in an optional teacher development workshop.

Indulge in an immersive yoga journey that deepens personal practice and encourages introspection amid the company of like-minded individuals. The retreat’s serene ambience and oceanic backdrop create the perfect canvas for inner reflection and outer connection.

Throughout the retreat, guests are treated to delicious, thoughtfully curated vegetarian meals that enhance the holistic experience. Every aspect, from the nourishing dishes to the sweeping views, complements and elevates the yoga practice.
The retreat at The Haven isn’t just a space for practising yoga; it’s an opportunity for self-discovery, rejuvenation, and fostering a deeper connection with oneself. As the sun sets over the horizon and the ocean whispers tales of serenity, participants can bask in the transformative energy that permeates this coastal sanctuary.

This immersive experience extends beyond the physical realm of yoga postures; it’s about embracing the art of stillness, fostering mental clarity, and finding harmony amidst the gentle rhythms of nature. It’s an invitation to journey inward while embracing the beauty of the external world.

In the embrace of The Haven Retreat, yogis can surrender to the flow of the tides, find solace in the sound of crashing waves, and relish Central Queensland’s coastal haven’s tranquillity. This retreat promises an unforgettable exploration of the self, guided by the wisdom of yoga and the beauty of its serene coastal setting.

Teacher: Linda Apps

Please download the Retreat Application Form and email to linda.apps.yoganook@gmail.com.

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