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Our achievements for 2023/24
Posted on June 14th, 2024
A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »
Exploring the 2024 Brisbane Caravan and Camping Supershow
Posted on June 12th, 2024
Our Capricorn Coast destination, from city stays to coastal and country escapes, was again represented at the 2024 Brisbane Caravan and Camping Supershow. The biggest caravanning event in Queensland returned to Brisbane Showgrounds, from the 5th to the 9th of… Read more »
Wackadoo! TEQ’s major campaign is live!
Posted on June 11th, 2024
The news of Queensland’s new tourism campaign – the biggest in a decade – is spreading around the world, with coverage featuring everywhere from America’s #1 morning show – NBC’s Today Show (reaching five million live viewers), New Zealand’s Seven… Read more »
All Aboard for the Grand Opening of Yeppoon’s newest landmark: The Station 4703
Posted on June 10th, 2024
UPDATE: The Station 4703 website – https://thestation4703.square.site/, has an email contact button for reservations and a contact form for general enquiries. Every sip is on ‘track’ and the wait is finally over for residents and visitors to Yeppoon, as the… Read more »
Reef Distillers Triumphs at the International Wine and Spirits Competition
Posted on June 4th, 2024
Yeppoon’s home-grown organic gin and vodka distillery – Reef Distillers has achieved remarkable success at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, securing three prestigious awards. Their Coral Sea Gin was honored with a Spirit Bronze 2024 Award,… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Crimson Finch Brewery soars into the world of canned beer
Posted on June 4th, 2024
t’s time to ‘raise a can’ to craftsmanship, community, and the pursuit of exceptional beer as the Capricorn Coast’s newest craft brewery, Crimson Finch, announces a significant milestone just seven months after swinging open their doors to the public for… Read more »
Queensland is Bluey’s world for real life!
Posted on June 2nd, 2024
Queensland is Bluey’s world – for real life. View the 30 second videos here – 9×16 4×5 That’s the latest major tourism marketing offensive from Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is kicking off today, in its biggest campaign in more… Read more »
Post ATE famil to the Capricorn Coast region wows agents!
Posted on May 28th, 2024
First time visitors to Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Great Keppel Island were wowed by the diversity of the Capricorn Coast region! Pacific House Travel (Germany) and Helloworld/AOT marketing and sales consultants were thrilled to arrive in our sub tropical destination post… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Shines at ATE24!
Posted on May 28th, 2024
The Southern Great Barrier Reef brought the warmth and beauty of Queensland to the heart of a chilly Melbourne winter last week at the 44th Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 (ATE24) following the ATE International Media Marketplace (IMM), with the two events… Read more »
Local events receive QDEP funding
Posted on May 28th, 2024
Successful Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) – Round 27 event applicants have been announced by The Hon. Michael Healy MP, Minister for Tourism and Sport. Two eligible event applications were received to QDEP from the Capricorn Coast region and Tourism… Read more »
