Lunch was burgers or fries. The Great Keppel Island Resort Project has received a plethora of media attention over the years, this week taking another twist, ... 9/10/2019 A leap forward for Great Keppel Island Resort. We're so pleased you enjoyed your ribs! Cleaning wasn't a priority either. Pin. We went on a windy evening. Find out more about how your privacy is protected. Good visit nice people but food for dinner was average. $8.00 for a single slice of kids’ toast. June 7, 2019. Though they are basic compared to the amenities provided by the resort, they are a great way to get off the mainland and away from it all. Hope to welcome you back to dine again soon! Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of … Share. We hope to welcome you back and you'll notice considerable improvements as we are always striving to grow and better ourselves. 42 Shares. Please do not judge our menus based on...More, We had some lunch and a few drinks here before we headed back to the mainland the food was cooked fast and the staff were friendly and helpful. Can a vegetarian person get a good meal at this restaurant? Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. All were excellent with great flavours. I only once saw a staff member half-heartedly wipe a table outside. Departing Pier One, John Howes Drive, Rosslyn Bay. Reviewed 31 October 2019 via mobile . Food and drinks were priced quite reasonably too. Location is amazing overlooking the beautiful ocean from above. Log in or sign up for Eventbrite to save events you're interested in. The island boasts seventeen white sand beaches – inviting swimming, snorkeling and diving. My burger was ok apart from the bottom bun which was as hard as a ships biscuit! Whether it be relaxing by the pool, on the beach, sailing, or snorkelling. Great Keppel Island Day Tour: The Keppel Explorer is the most comprehensive, #1 rated scenic boat tour island hopping around The Keppel Islands. Proposed Great Keppel Island eco-tourism resort project approved (2 March 2013) Major tourism proposal open for comment (27 July 2012) Further information. View Rooms. Allow Facebook friends to see your upcoming events? The duck is also a popular option - thanks for leaving feedback. Loved it look forward to going back. Eg: no chia for the chia fruit salad. Our plastic cups were a (not...More, Food was great we all had lovely meals with no leftovers.....great sign. Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant? The wife and I grabbed a few sneaky cocktails while the kids played in the sand. Eventbrite - Great Keppel Island Hideaway presents GKI Sunset Sessions 2019 - Saturday, 16 November 2019 | Sunday, 17 November 2019 at Great Keppel Island, Great Keppel Island, QLD. Grrrrrr!More, Hi Angela, Events are social. For more information please review our cookie policy. A leap forward for Great Keppel Island Resort. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback - we look forward to welcoming you back! If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Probably...could have had a few more they were so good. Hi John, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we have discussed with our kitchen team. 0. More than a decade after the closing of Great Keppel Island Resort back in February 2008, … Pork ribs . Your email will only be seen by the event organiser. Entertainment was great though and Dawn and the Sax are a great little...group to get you up dancing.More, Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, we certainly strive for excellence so appreciate it. At various dinners we enjoyed the spaghetti...marinara (amazing), mushroom risotto balls (very good), vegetarian hokkein noodles and the Thai salad. The outside tables were always sticky. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. marinara (amazing), mushroom risotto balls (very good), vegetarian hokkein noodles and the Thai salad. I did not stay at the Hideaway but spend 6 days on the island and I ate/drank at the restaurant. Great Keppel Island, is just a thirty-minute ferry ride from the mainland and regular ferry services depart from Keppel Bay Marina, providing easy access for day trips or overnight visits. Lovely spot to have a drink and a bite of food with a great ocean view! Great Keppel Island (Indigenous names: Woppaburra, Wop-Pa, Wapparaburra) lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the coast off Yeppoon in the Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia. Activities. Lunch was burgers or fries. Sale could be completed in 2019; Great Keppel Island's resort was a famed party destination in the 90s, known for its slogan "Get Wrecked on Keppel". This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Hi there, The $33 Parmie was not worth half the money, the stir fry was terrible. Hi Aaron, Leaving just a couple of cafes and some B&B lodging. We have been very busy since post-COVID operations and without the luxury of mainland shops, sometimes we have been out of stock so we do apologise. For more information, visit the Great Keppel Island Revitalisation Plan website. My parents have just revisited the island after all these years. Good restaurant - quality food, very friendly staff, fast service. Happy hour each day with beautiful cocktails was a must do. My BIGGEST complaint here is they use flimsy plastic cups to serve drinks in and I was forever picking them up from the beach or in the gardens where they’d been either blown to or discarded! It's back! All were excellent with great flavours. 11/10/2018 Great Keppel Island Resort Sale Update. Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies (or similar technologies) to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customised experience. We are pretty lucky with those sunset views, it's a magical spot. Tweet. The VIP Keppel Experience. My BIGGEST complaint here is they use flimsy plastic cups to serve drinks in and I was forever picking them up from the beach or in the gardens where they’d been either blown to or discarded! Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com.au, The Spit, Great Keppel Island, Queensland 4700 Australia. Bring your own friends or make new ones too. 1663. more, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, GKIHideaway, Marketing at Hideaway Bar & Bistro, responded to this review, GKIHideaway, Public Relations Manager at Hideaway Bar & Bistro, responded to this review. Share 42. Kind Regards. Grrrrrr! Hope to welcome you back again. Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order? Savings not available on all packages. Many thanks, Rustic large open air dining on the point of the island . Freedom Fast Cats run ferry transfers to Great Keppel Island 7 days a week (excluding Christmas day). Enjoy your stay on Great Keppel Island in our Island Cabins with ensuite, decked tents, rooms and camping sites which are ideal for couples and singles to cottages and houses for families. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We stayed at the resort and I remember it being a great holiday. Thanks Deb - pleased you enjoyed your visit! 2019/11/19: For my last full day in the land of OZ George & I headed out to Great Keppel Island for some snorkeling. PLASTIC on a tropical island????? Also, great location to view sunset. Regional priorities. These days it is a half-demolished site. That probably contributed to the food not being piping hot. limited. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). My burger was ok apart from the bottom bun which was as hard as a ships biscuit! We're so pleased you enjoyed your food with us - we are working on removing single use plastic - our first small feat being the way provide drinking water to our guests in their rooms last year. Best Wishes, Best pork ribs I’ve ever had Absolutely delicious and mum also said the duck was cooked perfectly, crispy skin, great salads and filling entree . Hope to welcome you back again. Way overpriced, will bring our own food or go elsewhere next time. Sunset Sessions is coming back to Great Keppel Island Hideaway, Saturday 16th November! 13/11/2018 Great Keppel Island – Respecting the past and building the future. The $33 Parmie was not worth half the money, the stir fry was terrible. Great Keppel Island Hotels ... ^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.com from 2019-04-01 - 2020-03-31, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. There was one outside table with the same empty cocktail glass on it for three days!!! Find event and ticket information. Online bookings only. Steak was average and luke warm when served at best. Thank you for your review - we're pleased you enjoyed your visit and hope to welcome you back again. If you are staying for more than 2 nights, I highly recommend taking plenty of food as the menu (especially the dinner menu) is extremely...limited. Breakfast was a much better experience. Ten miles off the coast of Yeppoon and at the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.