Great Keppel Island Hideaway
Welcome to Paradise.
Planning to Hideaway from the everyday? Explore our beautiful slice of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the best address on earth, just 30 minutes from the mainland. Great Keppel Island Hideaway accommodation is a back to basics, barefoot experience, offering an affordable Southern Great Barrier Reef holiday for everyone – singles, couples, families and groups. Enjoy a digital detox with no Wi-Fi in your room and no TV’s.
Whether you’re here for a day or here for a stay, we look forward to welcoming you to Great Keppel Island soon. #idreamofkeppel
Accommodation
Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers a range of budget accommodation to suit singles, couples, families, friends and groups. Our friendly team can assist you with specific island accommodation requests for group bookings, special occasions, functions and events.
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We are open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, welcoming day trip guests as well as offering an all meals package for our in-house guests.
Island Experiences
Great Keppel Island offers a host of activities and entertainment sure to suit every guest. Discover some of our favourite things to do.
Great Keppel is your playground
Great Keppel Island Events
Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers a range of budget accommodation to suit singles, couples, families, friends and groups. We host a range of live music events throughout the year, from golden oldies through to the young and hip. Check out our events page for our up & coming live artists. requests for group bookings, special occasions, functions and events.
Weddings
Whether for an intimate wedding or company outing, Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers you the choice of a range of great value packages.
Guest experience
Here on Great Keppel, we love to hear of your favourite things to do. If you’ve experienced something extraordinary on our little island paradise, please share with us on our Tripadvisor. Recent guest feedback has even been featured in the Official Queensland Blog!
Reviews
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Jun 22
Dessert
Daintree chocolate banana, crème fraiche and honeycomb tart with spiced rum caramel
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Jun 18
Main
Roasted lamb rump, spiced pumpkin, kale, freekeh and almond salad, yoghurt and tahini sauce
Awesome 👏
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Jun 18
Entree
Tiger prawns, green papaya, tomatoes, sweet potato, macadamias, kaffir lime mayonnaise
Amazing 🤩
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Jun 18
Amuse Bouche
Squid ink tapioca crisp, taramasalata, coral trout, finger line
Delicious 🤤
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Jun 18
When you realise there is still accommodation available the Great Keppel Island Hideaway for the June School Holidays! 😊
Call Reception today 07-4939-2050
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Jun 17
The kitchen team are enjoying the opportunity to work with Chef Matt Golinski - Official preparing for two amazing lunches this weekend on Great Keppel Island.
Tickets are still available - call Reception on 07-4939-2050
$100pp including a delicious 4 course meal and complimentary drink on arrival.
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Jun 17
Beautiful Winter weather ☀️
Accommodation is available at the Great Keppel Island Hideaway this weekend!
Prices start from $140 per night.
Call GKIH Reception on 07-4939-2050 to discuss your needs.
Don't forget the Celebrity Chef Matt Golinski lunches this Saturday 18/6 and Sunday 19/6
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Jun 16
It is terrific to see the hard work of the team at the Great Keppel Island Hideaway acknowledged as the WINNER in the 2022 Wedding Industry Awards™ – CAPRICORN & CENTRAL QUEENSLAND in the 4-5 Star Hotel Category!.
We really do pride ourselves on making every special occasion perfect.
Contact our Wedding Coordinator Amy Harris to discuss your needs on 0439-202-915 or functions@gkihideaway.com.au
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Jun 15
Great News!
Accommodation is available at the Great Keppel Island Hideaway this weekend!
Prices start from $140 per night.
Call GKIH Reception on 07-4939-2050 to discuss your needs.
Don't forget the Celebrity Chef Matt Golinski lunches this Saturday 18/6 and Sunday 19/6
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Jun 15
Beautiful winter weather predicted all week on Great Keppel Island with an average top temperature of 23c ☀️
Come on over and visit tropical paradise and all the Southern Great Barrier Reef has to offer.
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Jun 14
Sunrise at Great Keppel Island 🏝
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Jun 11
Great to have Australian cricket legend Merv Hughes and the Mad Hueys on GKI for a few days fishing.
They are loving the large variety of fish on offer, the fabulous food and cold beers.
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Jun 7
A fantastic night on Great Keppel Island yesterday with The Elton John Experience.
Next events on GKI:
Matt Golinski Celebrity Chef Lunches - June 18 & 19
The Badloves 16/7
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Jun 5
Sir Elton John is in the house!
Well Greg Andrew - such a lovely guy
Performing at GKI this Saturday night 4/6/22
Tickets still available $40
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Jun 3
The circle of life
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Jun 2
One night is never enough on Great Keppel Island 🏝 😊
Call GKI Hideaway reception on 07-4939-2050 to arrange your next getaway.
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May 31
Cocktail of the Week!🍹 @greatkeppelislandhideaway
‘Bahama Mama’
Bacardi arum, Coconut Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and a dash of Raspberry Cordial on top.
Delicious, refreshing & healthy!
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May 31
Sunset
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May 29