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Unearth Your Next Holiday!
Posted on August 8th, 2018
The overall strategy for the 18/19 marketing calendar is a greater shift towards digital marketing and being “always on”. This means a focussed shift from seasonal marketing campaigns towards the continued generation of awareness using storytelling and experience related content…. Read more »
Capricorn Coast has a new signature tourist attraction – and it’s free!
Posted on August 7th, 2018
Imagine sun-filled days, spectacular coastal views and a 2,500 square metre resort style infinity pool with impressive vistas to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Now, imagine this paradise is free to use. The Yeppoon Lagoon Precinct is the Capricorn Coast’s… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club Convention and Sporting Hub
Posted on July 25th, 2018
Keppel Bay Sailing Club has recently announced their visionary plan to develop a sporting, tourism and events hub in Yeppoon. The proposed Keppel Bay Convention and Sporting Hub could include a 1,000+ seat Convention Centre, accommodation, retail, as well as… Read more »
LIFESTYLE & VISITOR GUIDE – BOOK NOW!
Posted on July 23rd, 2018
Get in Quick! Spaces are selling fast for the 2018/19 Capricorn Coast Lifestyle & Visitor Guide. Advertising starts from a low $250 and significant discounts apply to Capricorn Enterprise members. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your business to thousands… Read more »
SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF STRONGEST GROWTH IN QUEENSLAND!
Posted on June 21st, 2018
If just over two (2) million domestic visitors and an annual spend of $1.1 Billion dollars isn’t impressive enough, this will: – the Southern Great Barrier Reef destination has seen the strongest percentage increase in visitation in the state of… Read more »
DIAMOND CLASS TOUR TO OUR DIAMOND CLASS DESTINATION!
Posted on June 7th, 2018
Multi Award winning tour company Fun Over Fifty has chosen the Capricorn Coast to showcase a new ‘travelling Diamond Class’ coach with the “Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island Explorer ‘Diamond Class’ Tour”. Fun Over Fifty founder, Toni Brennan began… Read more »
WHALE WATCHING IN KEPPEL BAY!
Posted on May 16th, 2018
Incredible news! Not one, but our two local ferry companies, Freedom Fast Cats and Keppel Konnections have both received permits to provide WHALE WATCHING commencing this winter! Freedom Fast Cats have announced their successful whale watching permits with tours to… Read more »
Federal Budget 2018-19
Posted on May 16th, 2018
In addition to the major budget items including infrastructure, health and education, last year’s federal budget had a strong focus on small business. This year’s budget has focussed on a number of longer term tax incentives for individuals and SMEs… Read more »
THEMED TRAILS TO BUILD BEEF’S ECONOMIC IMPACT
Posted on May 4th, 2018
Capricorn Enterprise is launching a collection of themed leisure trails designed at enhancing visitors’ experiences during Beef Australia. The trails were created to help local businesses capitalise on major events like Beef Australia and increase visitor expenditure. They are… Read more »
PUMPKIN ISLAND JOINS THE ‘LAST STRAW’ CAMPAIGN
Posted on May 2nd, 2018
Pumpkin Island’s very own Pumpkin Xpress vessel is the 100th to join the ‘Last Straw’ campaign, pledging to never use single-use plastic straws again. Vessels as far north as Thursday Island have committed to this campaign. The campaign aims to… Read more »
