Hey everyone, I’m Chelsea. The non-Australian-looking Australian that works in reception at GKI Hideaway and Keppel Konnections. You will find me behind the reception desk with a ‘cuppa tea’ in hand – with two lovely Brits by my side it is… Read more »

Posted on March 27th, 2017

Good morning, afternoon, evening! Current “new girl” here in reception. The second of the blonde brits hiding behind the desk. To say that I’m blessed to be here would be a complete understatement. Waking up every morning to the white… Read more »

Posted on November 13th, 2016

Our wedding season is nearly coming to an end, with just two more to go throughout November (and then Party season jumps right in!). We’ve had some wonderful couples through our doors, and have sent away many a happily ever… Read more »

Posted on November 10th, 2016

Whale season is well and truly underway and this year, the magnificent marine mammals have been putting on a mighty show! Spotted first on their migration North around the back of Great Keppel, it isn’t usually until the migration South that… Read more »

Posted on August 9th, 2016

Hi, I am Denise, one of the receptionists from the Hideaway and feel so blessed to be living and working at Great Keppel Island. People tell me, I’m livin’ the dream, as we live on our beautiful catamaran, “Catalyst” at… Read more »

Posted on April 24th, 2016

Part Two… Good morning #idreamofkeppel #greatkeppelislandhideaway lovers, hope you are all enjoying our blog sessions and you find them interesting and entertaining. I am part of the reception team here at the hideaway and as a local living in Yeppoon, as opposed… Read more »

Posted on April 17th, 2016

When you’re looking for your next adventure this winter, remember that Great Keppel Island is a mere 30 minutes away from Keppel Bay Marina on the ferry. Don’t let the cooler night time temperatures put you off, winter sunsets are… Read more »

Posted on April 10th, 2016

The activity companies on the island are growing from strength to strength, with both Keppel Water Sports & GKI Adventures recently purchasing Jet Skis for guided tours around the island. Brett treated myself, Mandy & Kelly to an impromptu guided… Read more »

Posted on April 3rd, 2016

Africa has the “Big Five”, well, in Australia, we have the “Great Eight”. That’s Eight iconic residents of this marvellous underwater eco-system which until you have seen them all, really means you haven’t seen the Great Barrier Reef at all. … Read more »

Posted on March 27th, 2016

When I first visited the Capricorn Coast it was to do my 88 days regional work to gain my second year working holiday visa. For those regular to the Hideaway, you may know me as the Pome in reception(!) to… Read more »

Posted on March 20th, 2016