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Capricorn Coast a step closer to achieving ECO Destination Accreditation!
Posted on March 5th, 2024
After a two year journey, Livingstone (Capricorn Coast) Shire Council and Capricorn Enterprise welcomed independent auditors to review the Capricorn Coast ECO Destination application. The independent auditor appointed by Ecotourism Australia conducted an onsite audit over three days, meeting with… Read more »
Tourism Operators up-skill with trade distribution mentoring
Posted on February 28th, 2024
11 Capricorn Coast tourism operators out of a total of 31 operators across the Southern Great Barrier Reef destination are set to take part in the Tourism Trade Ready program (beginner and advanced levels) with Amanda Kruse from Success Matrix…. Read more »
Drive QLD wins Best Stand at Victorian Caravan & Touring Supershow!
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Capricorn Enterprise is a proud partner of Drive QLD and Caravanning Queensland, with our destination represented at 10 caravan & camping shows this year! Following the successful Adelaide show from 14-18th Feb, our wonderful volunteer Ilona Higgins assisted at the… Read more »
Crocodile courtship results in 54 nests for 2024
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Koorana Crocodile Farm is excited to see the start of baby crocs entering the world for 2024 after 2000 eggs from 54 nests were collected across the season. Despite it being an unnormal season for the crocs with uncontrollable natural… Read more »
Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef, represented to Swiss travel agents
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise’s Southern Great Barrier Reef Representative, Eloise Chaffers, represented the Capricorn Coast during a Southern Great Barrier Reef webinar, alongside Loni Hammond (Bundaberg Tourism) and Nicola Smith (GAPDL). The webinar was with Swiss travel agent, travelhouse, part… Read more »
Capricorn Coast operators receiving a funding boost
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Congratulations to five (5) of our Capricorn Coast operators (total 82 applicants shared $1.15M across 13 tourism regions in Qld) which received funding via the Boosting Accessible Tourism Experience Grant program, thanks to the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS). Unfortunately, only… Read more »
Frenchville Sports Club proudly announces 2024 Sporting Partnerships
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Frenchville Sports Club is thrilled to announce its sporting partners for the year 2024. Frenchville Sports Club Chairman Mr. Graeme Brady OAM said these partnerships represented a significant step forward the Club’s ongoing commitment to supporting local sports and fostering… Read more »
Moah Creek Wind Farm public comment open until 29th February
Posted on February 21st, 2024
Notification of EPBC Referral for the Moah Creek Wind Farm west of Rockhampton. The Project’s EPBC Act Referral is available for review at Open for comments · EPBC Act Public Portal (awe.gov.au) (reference no 2023/09620) and will be on public… Read more »
Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show Circuit begins
Posted on February 21st, 2024
The Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show was held last week from 14 to 18 February at the Adelaide Showground with our Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef destination as part of Drive Queensland in the line-up of over… Read more »
Darumbal TUMRA ‘Nhinda Festival’ (Sunset Festival)
Posted on February 20th, 2024
You’re invited to the Darumbal TUMRA ‘Nhinda Festival’ (Sunset Festival), a celebration of the Darumbal TUMRA, Darumbal culture, community, and sea country connection that promises to be an unforgettable experience. The Nhinda Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday… Read more »
