The Keppels, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of The Keppels, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
| Locality | The Keppels |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Livingstone Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -23.19324 |
| Longitude | 150.98555 |
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 1028.7 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 518 km north-northwest |
The Keppels is a locality in the Livingstone Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 76. The locality covers an area of 1028.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 518 km north-northwest of Brisbane. The Keppels is located at 23.1932°S, 150.9855°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
The Keppels rise from the sapphire embrace of the Great Barrier Reef, a scattering of emerald islands fringed by pearlescent sand. It lies 52.8 km east-north-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 67°T), and is situated 23.5 km east-south-east of Yeppoon. Here, the air hums with the languid warmth of the tropics, a gentle balm that softens the rugged contours of volcanic rock and spills across the sun-drenched beaches. Ancient figs, their roots like gnarled fingers gripping the earth, cast dappled shadows that shift with the slow crawl of the sun, while the distant shimmer of the Coral Sea promises a world of vibrant blues and greens. The character of The Keppels is one of quiet resilience, a place where the raw beauty of nature dictates the rhythm of life, and the whisper of the trade winds carries tales of the sea.
Historically, The Keppels have been a sanctuary and a crossroads, their shores once a vital part of the sea lanes for early mariners and later, a modest centre for fishing and pearling. The bounty of the ocean continues to sustain a small but dedicated fishing fleet, their colourful vessels bobbing in sheltered harbours, a testament to generations of maritime endeavour. Beyond the immediate coastline, the islands offer glimpses into a past shaped by the sun and salt, with remnants of early settlements hinting at a more robust era of exploration and resourcefulness. Today, a burgeoning tourism industry draws travellers seeking the pristine waters and the unique charm of this Queensland archipelago, where the days unfold with a gentle, unhurried grace, and the nights are painted with a breathtaking array of stars.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Keppels, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on The Keppels, in the Livingstone Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for The Keppels includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Livingstone Shire). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct The Keppels is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |