Keppel Kraken — Attraction in Yeppoon

Great play area, needs some maintenance though.

The soft tiles on the kids shaded play section are worn and pretty gross. A tile resembling what Rockhampton has used at their Southside pool water play area would be more hygienic and appealing, something that can be tiled in a few colours would look great. There are also many fountains/jets that are not functional. Along with the water sprayers on the tiled arch ways. Some more regular cleaning of the bird poop off the eating areas and walkways would help freshn the area.

It would also be nice to see another shade sale over the little fountain spurts nearby the climbing playground, mainly for protection from the midday sun. Also at the other end. Kids...

Something else that looks like it should be at an exclusive resort is the water playground tracing the shore along Anzac Parade.

The zero-depth Keppel Kraken has a load of interactive elements like jets, water cannons, fountains and the only umbrella bucket to be found in Queensland.

All these features are colourfully painted in indigenous styles and centre on a tentacle belonging to mythical sea creature emerging from the ground.

Surrounding the Keppel Kraken are timber decks and custom-designed picnic benches beneath...

My wife and I walked in with my 82 year old mother and the waitress basically ignored us even while my wife was standing no more than 3 feet from her, looking at each other. He attitude was appalling when addressing us. We eventually found a place to sit but after looking at the menu with nothing under $35 we walked out. I do not recommend this business at all and advise anyone thinking of going...