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Capricorn Enterprise hosts a record number of famils and influencers in a 6-month period!
Posted on February 18th, 2025
Capricorn Enterprise has welcomed a record number of familiarisations (famils) over a 6-month period, with travel agents, media representatives, and VIPs in 2024, further cementing the Capricorn Coast region and Southern Great Barrier Reef as a must-visit destination. These famils,… Read more »
Salty Hops Festival Set to Make Waves on the Capricorn Coast
Posted on February 10th, 2025
Yeppoon is set to come alive this April with the launch of the Salty Hops Festival – the newest and most exciting addition to the Capricorn Coast’s event calendar! Taking place on Saturday, 12 April 2025, along the Yeppoon Foreshore,… Read more »
The Salty Lime Co. launches school tour experience in 2025
Posted on February 10th, 2025
The Salty Lime Co. is set to inspire the next generation with the launch of its new School Tour Experience, kicking off in 2025. This engaging and educational program will welcome students to the finger lime farm on the Capricorn… Read more »
Tourism and Events Queensland launches exclusive domestic flight sale with Qantas
Posted on February 10th, 2025
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has partnered with Qantas to launch an exciting limited-time domestic sale today, offering up to 50% off select return Economy flights for two. Running from Monday, 10 February, to Wednesday, 12 February, the ‘Qantas 2… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise gears up for Queensland drive promotion – 12 Shows in 6 months!
Posted on February 10th, 2025
Capricorn Enterprise is hitting the road in 2025 to champion drive tourism across the region. With a packed schedule of 12 caravan, camping, and outdoor expos across the country between February and August, Capricorn Enterprise is ensuring the Capricorn Coast… Read more »
Local tourism and information hub welcomes thousands through its doors in 2024
Posted on January 21st, 2025
While just under 2% of the destination’s total number of visitors call into the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Yeppoon, the service provided to 17,537 visitors, seven days a week, is a critical indicator of the region’s thriving… Read more »
Major Clean-Up Underway on Great Keppel Island
Posted on January 21st, 2025
Spearheaded by the State Government’s Department of Resources, passionate Great Keppel Island operators and residents are embarking on a significant revitalisation journey with a comprehensive clean-up operation underway aimed at restoring the island’s natural beauty and appeal. A massive 60… Read more »
Celebrating Excellence at the 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on December 2nd, 2024
The 2024 Best in Business Awards, held on Friday, 29th November at the newly reopened Keppel Bay Sailing Club conference centre, was a resounding success, with a sold-out crowd of 230 guests. Jointly hosted by Capricorn Enterprise and the Capricornia… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club $20 Million Transformation
Posted on November 26th, 2024
The Capricorn Coast’s iconic Keppel Bay Sailing Club is back, unveiling its stunning transformation into a world-class conference and entertainment hub on the Yeppoon beachfront. Thanks to a $20 million investment delivered by Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, the… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Hideaway Shines Gold at the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards
Posted on November 19th, 2024
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has cemented its reputation as a premier destination on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, winning Gold in the 3 – 3.5 Star Accommodation category at the prestigious 39th Annual Queensland Tourism Awards, held in Brisbane on… Read more »