From the moment we boarded the Pumpkin Express on the wharf at Yeppoon the crew (Tony and Don) told us we were in for something special. They were so right. A 20 minute ride over to the island and we were greeted by Wayne and Laureth, both such lovely people. They know their business very well. We stayed in Pebble... More

Wow from the moment we arrive at the marina we were welcome and looked after. This is the perfect escape. We stayed in the Oyster Box and only had 28 steps to the beach each morning. The kids enjoyed there time playing and exploring. Although they had a full house this was only 15 people in total so we were... More

31 friends and family hired Pumpkin for New Years Eve 2012. It could not have been a better way to bring in the new year. Peace and quiet if you wanted it, chatting with friends, swimming, kayaking, reading, sleeping, exploring.....the list goes on. All the cabins were beautifully presented and you felt like you were in your own piece of... More

8 days and nights of pure paradise, 4.1/2 star accommodation, even without television. So much to do snorkeling,fishing,hiking,kayaking,reading, and best of all wonderful conversations. Wayne and Laureth, beautiful people with a very relaxed attitude. Ross from Spar supermarket highly recommend for food and drinks, thank you Ross. My husband and I did not want to leave, first time ever. You'll... More

Seriously, for me, this is right up there with the best holidays I have ever had. I am pretty well travelled i.e. europe, USA etc and this is my happy place. We have been twice, in June and September and both times were brilliant.We have already booked the next two years.Both previous times we booked the whole island with fiends.... More

Like nesting turtles our family excitedly found our way back to Pumpkin for another unforgettable stay. We four, my wife and I and our teenage sons travelled with two other families this time. Each family had their well-equipped, quaint cottage complete with great deck seemingly on top of the beach and water to totally immerse you in Island life. Great... More

Our family have just come back from the most fantastic week on Pumpkin Island. It is such a refreshing change to have reality exceed expectations as was the case with this Island. Laureth, Wayne and staff are fantastic and helpful and really go out of the way to help you enjoy your time there. We have a 3 year old... More

When I was looking for a little getaway for my husband and I Pumpkin Island ticked all the boxes. Quiet. check A coastline with gorgeous beaches and rocks to explore. check Opportunity to fish. check Kayaking facilities. check Clean, comfortable & well equipped accommodation. check Privacy. check Reef to view. check We thoroughly enjoyed our couple of days and we... More

The huts are very clean and neat, the peace and quiet is priceless. It is really nice to un-plug, have no telle and just enjoy the art of relaxing. There seemed plently on offer to do if you felt like it. Kayak-ing etc, we were just happy lying on the beach and reading. We had our 21 month-old daughter with... More