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25 Million Reasons for a Great Keppel Island Jetty!
Posted on January 30th, 2024
250 current jobs and the generation of one quarter of the Capricorn Coast’s economy ($25Million) because of Great Keppel Island, is reason enough for the State government to invest in the construction of a Jetty and barge ramp for the destination’s hero… Read more »
Great Keppel Island injects $25 million, 250 jobs into local economy….AND COUNTING!
Posted on January 17th, 2024
The region’s peak tourism and economic development Organisation has today released key findings of a detailed report which reveals the substantive current and future economic significance of Great Keppel Island (GKI) to the Capricorn Coast region/Livingstone Shire LGA. National economics… Read more »
World’s first totally blind swimmer to circumnavigate Great Keppel Island
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Australian Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM will aim to become the world’s first totally blind swimmer to circumnavigate 20km around Great Keppel Island in 5th Swim Around Keppel on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Gerrard’s solo swim will also form part of… Read more »
Kerry-Lee & Paul Gockel proudly supporting Australia Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM in the 5th Annual Swim around Keppel
Posted on August 8th, 2023
Kerry-Lee & Paul Gockel, will be proudly supporting Australia Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM as he aims to be the first totally blind swimmer to complete the 20km 5th Annual Swim Around Keppel. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 on Great Keppel Island –… Read more »
Great Keppel Island set to serve up an ace weekend in August
Posted on August 1st, 2023
Block and lock your calendars for a slamming weekend at Great Keppel Island for the upcoming Australia Masters Beach Volleyball Championships. Held from 26th – 30th August, this inaugural event will feature men’s and women’s pairs, men’s and women’s fours, mixed pairs… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Woppa Master Plan – Have your say
Posted on July 12th, 2023
After nearly two years in the making, the draft master plan to redevelop Woppa Great Keppel Island has been released for public comment. Capricorn Enterprise and a number of our key Great Keppel Island tourism operators participated in the Project… Read more »
Master plan to breathe new life into GKI
Posted on July 11th, 2023
Queensland Government media statement: Keppel community members are being asked to have their say on the future of GKI, following a draft master plan being unveiled by Acting Premier Steven Miles and Keppel MP Brittany Lauga in Central Queensland on… Read more »
Cruisey With A Chance Of Whales 🐋
Posted on July 11th, 2023
Keppel Konnections is now offering daily cruises of beautiful Keppel Bay with hopefully the opportunity to witness the majestic migrating humpback whales, starting August 1 until September 30. This Keppel Konnections service departs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, at… Read more »
Hoist your sails and get set for the annual Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Race
Posted on June 21st, 2023
Grab the perfect Capricorn Coast vantage point this weekend as competing yachts sail into our magnificent Keppel Bay for the 2023 Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Race. Kicking off in Brisbane on Thursday 22nd June, the fleet will take on breeze… Read more »
Country on Keppel reveals star-studded program
Posted on June 13th, 2023
ADAM BRANDLYN BOWTELL | MATT CORNELL | JAMES BLUNDELLMELANIE DYER | CAITLYN SHADBOLT | DANNY PHEGANTONY COOK & THE PEACE MAKERS | ZAC CROSS BANDBROOKE SUPPLE | KATE MAHOOD | DENVAH2021 GREEN BROTHERS COUNTRY ON KEPPEL TALENT SEARCH WINNER ALICE… Read more »
