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Paul Murray’s ‘Our Town’ Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast on Sky News

Presenting in his words ‘CQ – the best place on the planet’, Sky News’ Our Town host Paul Murray spent time exploring the Capricorn Coast and Keppel Bay Islands, before hitting the Great Western Hotel in Rockhampton to broadcast his… Read more »

Indulge in a VIP experience with Carnarvon Gorge Eco-Tours

Michelle and Simon from Carnarvon Gorge Eco-Tours welcome you, your family, and friends, to come and experience their exclusive hiking tour in one of the most exquisite destinations in the world – Carnarvon Gorge. Whether you are craving the seclusion… Read more »

The Best of Queensland Experiences Program results are going online

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), in partnership with Capricorn Enterprise, will soon release the 2023 Best of Queensland Experiences Program (BOQEP) results to eligible Queensland operators. The program guides our tourism industry to not only meet, but exceed, consumer expectations…. Read more »

Visitor Information Centre volunteers experience Koorana Crocodile Farm

11 Volunteers and staff from the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre attended a familiarisation at Koorana Crocodile Farm on the 18th April. Volunteers were greeted by Adam Lever, and given an introduction on the history of crocodiles and Koorana Crocodile… Read more »

New world-class tourism attraction tricera’TOP’S’ April school holiday fun!

Put yourself in the picture of a unique spine-tingling adventure which transports you back in time to the thrilling Jurassic era and allows you to walk among 30 life-sized prehistoric giants. However, be sure to verge on caution as you… Read more »

Fitzroy to Gladstone (F2G) Pipeline update

On Tuesday the 28th of March over 100 community and industry stakeholders gathered to attend the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project industry briefing jointly hosted by Capricorn Enterprise and Advance Rockhampton. Representatives from McConnel Dowell – BMD Joint Venture (MBJV)… Read more »

Central Queensland Community Koala Survey

Last year Dr Rolf Schlagloth and Dr Bradley Smith, from the Koala Research CQ group, received a CQUniversity Merit Grant to help them understand community attitudes to further koala conservation in Central Queensland. They are currently seeking residents of CQ… Read more »

New Tourism and Events Queensland CEO, Patricia O’Callaghan visits destination

Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll hosted a whirlwind visit by new Tourism and Events Queensland CEO, Patricia O’Callaghan this week. Only in her eighth week in the role, Trish has managed to visit eight out of the 13 regions in… Read more »

New Destination Visitor Guides hot off the press!

From quirky public art trails to a delicious beach menu, inspiring bucket list experiences to the most insta-worthy photo spots, Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to release the official 2023/24 Insider’s Guide for Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast. Growing year on… Read more »

Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer, Bev Gilligan reaches 35-year milestone

Long-standing resident and proud advocate for her hometown on the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland, Bev Gilligan is this year celebrating 35 years of ongoing dedication and commitment in her volunteer role at the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre in… Read more »