Zilzie Beach is the 600 m Esplanade beach just south of town, used as Zilzie Beach Emu Park for walks, fishing and dog friendly Zilzie Beach hours. Zilzie Beach facilities sit at the northern toilets and Hock Park. Use Zilzie Beach parking at the northern end of the Esplanade.

🏝️Why Visit Zilzie Beach Emu Park?

Zilzie Beach Emu Park is the quieter sibling of Emu Park Main Beach. Unpatrolled, palm-backed, and reached from the Esplanade. Swim only if conditions look safe. Walk, fish, and use Hock Park. The named weekday off-leash sand is Fisherman’s Beach, not this strip.

🏖️Things to Do at Zilzie Beach

🚶 Beach walks — 600 m of sand between rocky points. Best when the tide is in.
🎣 Fishing — Beach and rock corners. No beach driving.
🧺 Picnic at Hock Park — Tables at the southern end.
📸 Palms and rock flats — Low-energy east-facing bay, not a surf beach.
🚫 No 4WD — Council prohibits vehicles on this sand.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Zilzie Beach

🐕 Dog friendly Zilzie Beach — Livingstone default. On-leash 8am to 4pm. Off-leash before 8am and after 4pm unless a sign says otherwise.
🚫 Not the all-day off-leash beach — That weekday zone is Fisherman’s Beach, 150 m north of Bell Park to Tanby Point, excluding weekends and public holidays.
🧹 Control and pick up — Effective control at all times.

♿Zilzie Beach Facilities

🚻 Toilets — Northern end, with the main park-up.
🧺 Hock Park — Picnic tables at the southern end. No BBQ listed there.
🛟 Unpatrolled — No SLSC flags. Emu Park Main Beach is the flagged sibling.
♿ Access — Limited. Sand and natural paths.
🚫 No free camping and no beach driving.

🌤️Best Time to Visit Zilzie Beach

🌞 April to October — Drier, milder walks.
🪼 November to May — Stingers possible. No enclosure on this beach.
🌅 High tide — Water reaches the usable sand. Low tide is a long flat.

🗺️ Zilzie Beach Parking

🅿️ Zilzie Beach parking — Northern end of the Esplanade, at the toilets. That is the official Council park-up.
🧺 South end — Use Hock Park for picnic parking, not a second toilet block.
🚗 Drive — About 5 minutes south of Emu Park on the Scenic Highway. Official access is the Esplanade.
🚌 Bus — Emu Park is the nearest regular stop. Do not sell a door-to-sand bus.

💡 Local Tips

🚻 Park north, picnic south — Toilets one end, Hock Park the other.
🐕 Check the time — Daytime means on-leash on this sand.
🏙️ Food is in Emu Park — No kiosk on this beach.
🚶 Do not use closed private tracks — San Marino Way / Timbers access is not the public Esplanade entry.

📍Nearby Attractions

🏖️ Emu Park Main Beach — Patrolled sibling, Singing Ship, Kerr Park.
🏖️ Fisherman’s Beach — Bell Park, boat ramp, weekday off-leash zone.
🏖️ Muskers Beach — Separate Zilzie access with the Kennedy Street boat ramp.
🏝️ Great Keppel Island — Ferry from Rosslyn Bay, not from this sand.

📅 Events & Markets Nearby

🛍️ Emu Park Lions Markets (3rd Sunday monthly) — Crafts, plants, handmade goods, clothing, food, and local produce.
🎨 Fig Tree Creek Markets Yeppoon (Monthly Sundays) — Art, homewares, clothing, jewellery, and live entertainment.
🍉 Yeppoon Community Markets (Saturdays) — Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, crafts, plants, and gifts.
🎶 Capricorn Coast Events (Seasonal) — Food vans, live music, family events, and coastal festivals.
🎄 Capricorn Coast Christmas Markets (December) — Festive stalls, gifts, handmade items, food vendors, and holiday entertainment.

For a full list of what’s on in the region, visit the
👉 Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast Attractions | Best Things to Do Near Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast Beaches

🏕️Accommodation Near Zilzie Beach Emu Park

🏡 Zilzie houses — Holiday rentals behind the Esplanade.
🏨 Emu Park — Town hotels and apartments.
⛺ Holiday parks — In Emu Park, not on this sand.
🚫 No free beach camping.

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

Zilzie Beach offers a quiet coastal escape with nearby cafés, pubs, and restaurants located in Emu Park and along the scenic coastline. Enjoy a peaceful beachside picnic, a relaxed coffee after a swim, or dinner with ocean views at one of the local favourites — then share your favourite food and drink experiences below!

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🧭Plan Your Trip to Zilzie Beach

For those seeking a peaceful Capricorn Coast experience, Zilzie Beach offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and seclusion. With calm sandy shores, fishing opportunities, and foreshore picnic areas, it’s a quiet alternative to the busier tourist beaches. Just minutes from Emu Park and a short drive from Yeppoon, Zilzie is an ideal escape for a relaxed coastal getaway.

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💙 Explore More Beaches Nearby

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