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Upgraded Rockhampton Airport Terminal Officially Opened
Posted on January 31st, 2023
Rockhampton Airport now boasts an improved traveller experience thanks to recent major upgrades to the terminal and airport security screening. The upgrade delivered new security equipment as well as additional airline lounge facilities, which will improve operational efficiency and enhance… Read more »
Bonza flights to Rocky open from Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns!
Posted on January 31st, 2023
Flights to Rockhampton are open for booking now: Download the App to book your flights: A new era in Queensland tourism and aviation has launched with Sunshine Coast-based Bonza starting flights to and from 17 destinations, including nine in regional… Read more »
Fall in love with St Aubins Village this Sunday 5th Feb on My Way
Posted on January 31st, 2023
Watch the aired St Aubins Village story here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zju1EQn0Z4E It’s the story of a ‘happily ever after’ that saved a piece of Rockhampton’s history, and this Sunday at 5.30pm, Australia’s award-winning venue dials up the romance on Channel 9’s… Read more »
National Experience Content Initiative
Posted on January 30th, 2023
The National Experience Content Initiative was a $12 million content creation initiative aimed at supporting tourism businesses across Australia in their recovery and driving increased visitation by helping them to better market their experiences and attractions. Of the 1500 tourism… Read more »
The end of an era for Keppel Bay Sailing Club’s Clubhouse
Posted on January 24th, 2023
This Sunday 29th January, the Keppel Bay Sailing Club’s Clubhouse (beachfront) will celebrate its last day of public trade, as work commences on their exciting new redevelopment. An integral project for the Capricorn Coast and broader region, the long-awaited upgrades… Read more »
Artizan Gluten Free Bakery celebrates 7 years
Posted on January 24th, 2023
After unlocking Rockhampton’s gluten free taste buds seven years ago, Artizan Gluten Free Bakery took the opportunity last week to give themselves three cheers. Driven by their passionate goal to provide quality gluten free bakery products to people all over… Read more »
New businesses surging across the region
Posted on January 17th, 2023
A surge in new business registrations across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast has been revealed in recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Registered businesses grew to 8,659 by the end of June 2022 in the region, from 8,136 at the… Read more »
Australian Wedding Awards confirm the Capricorn region as a top wedding destination
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Dedicated to recognising, supporting and rewarding Wedding Businesses that operate in Regional areas of Australia on a truly national stage, the Australian Wedding Awards announced their 2022 winners last week, with a number of Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton and Central Queensland… Read more »
Purple seal of approval: Bonza achieves its licence to fly – direct flights from Melbourne, Cairns, Sunshine Coast and Townsville to Rockhampton
Posted on January 17th, 2023
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The airline is now finalising its preparations to go on sale with its first wave of flights out of… Read more »
Capricorn Coast volunteers kick off 2023 with a trip to Hedlow Retreat
Posted on January 17th, 2023
The weather didn’t dampen the spirits of our Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers last Friday, as they took some time to visit and explore the newly rebranded Hedlow Retreat. The first of many familiarisations (famils) scheduled for 2023, the… Read more »
