Yeppoon Cenotaph Monument
War memorial cenotaph commemorating local service personnel
Yeppoon Cenotaph sits in the coastal town of Yeppoon, Queensland; visitors to the cenotaph combine remembrance with nearby beaches, reef-access day trips and the town's seaside atmosphere.
Yeppoon Cenotaph at a Glance#
Address: Anzac Parade, Yeppoon QLD 4703, Australia
Website: https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au
Hours: Open 24 hours (public memorial)
Admission: Free
About Yeppoon Cenotaph#
The Yeppoon Cenotaph is a town war memorial on the Capricorn Coast in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, erected to honour local service personnel. It functions as the principal civic memorial and focal point for community remembrance.
The cenotaph comprises memorial plaques and inscriptions listing names of local service members and serves as the location for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day services attended by the community. It is maintained as a civic monument and used for annual commemorations and civic remembrance activities.
The memorial commemorates those from the Yeppoon area who served in major conflicts of the 20th century and later; it is part of the town’s public commemorative landscape and maintained by local authorities or community groups. The site is open to the public for individual visits and formal ceremonies.
The cenotaph is located in the town of Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast in Queensland and is accessible from the town centre and local road network.
- Ceremonial use: It serves as the focal point for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies in Yeppoon, where local services and wreath-laying are held annually.
- Access: The memorial is publicly accessible year-round and is commonly visited by residents and community groups for commemorative events.
How to Get to Yeppoon Cenotaph#
Yeppoon is about 40 minutes’ drive northeast of Rockhampton. From Yeppoon town centre walk east along James Street to Anzac Parade and the foreshore; the cenotaph is immediately visible along the esplanade. There is roadside parking and local signage for the memorial.
Tips for Visiting Yeppoon Cenotaph#
- Visit on ANZAC Day (April 25) to witness the local commemorations; otherwise mornings are quiet and good for photography.
- The cenotaph sits along the seaside Anzac Parade - combine it with a walk along the Keppel Sands/Yeppoon foreshore to get local context.
- Parking is available near the foreshore; smaller plaques nearby contain names and local military history often missed by passing visitors.
Best Time to Visit Yeppoon Cenotaph#
The cenotaph is best visited outside peak summer months when temperatures and humidity climb; ANZAC Day is the key date for local ceremonies.
Weather & Climate near Yeppoon Cenotaph#
Yeppoon Cenotaph's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1107 mm/year), wettest in February.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 22° - 31° | 27° | 185 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 209 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 21° - 30° | 25° | 143 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 59 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 24 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 18° - 28° | 23° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 71 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 21° - 31° | 26° | 161 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
