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Two popular CQ events successful in Queensland event funding
Posted on July 20th, 2021
From casting a line to pounding the pavement, two major Central Queensland events have been recognised in the latest round of funding from Queensland’s Destination Events Program (QDEP). Both the Yeppoon Running Festival and Fitzroy River Barra Bash have received… Read more »
8 day private plane Queensland island hopping tour
Posted on July 20th, 2021
Thanks to the collaboration between Capricorn Enterprise and our Inbound Tour Operators, Goway Travel have created an ‘8 Day Private Plane Queensland Island Hopping Tour’ including 2 nights at Great Keppel Island Hideaway and transfers provided by CQ Connections selling… Read more »
Join the fossil hunt at Capricorn Caves
Posted on July 20th, 2021
This Saturday 24th July, put on your fossil detective cap, grab your magnifying glass and step back in time to discover the megafauna that roamed our region millions of years ago. The Capricorn Caves Fossil Open Day welcomes all budding… Read more »
Oshen Yeppoon’s Plugapalooza on Ch7 Sunrise
Posted on July 14th, 2021
With Ch7 Sunrise weatherman, Sam Mac on a mission to support Australian businesses hit hard by the ongoing COVID pandemic through his early morning zoom plugs, Oshen Yeppoon Managers, Bill and Andrea jumped online to give a big shout out… Read more »
CQUniversity Village Festival – Capricorn Coast’s premier music, arts and culture celebration
Posted on July 14th, 2021
Central Queensland’s premier music, arts and culture celebration, The CQUniversity Village Festival is gearing up for another spectacular stage show and entertainment programme this August! With a local history dating back to 2003, the festival boasts a significant live music… Read more »
St Aubins Village
Posted on July 14th, 2021
St Aubins Village is a unique wedding/event and accommodation venue situated in Rockhampton. Set on a total of two acres, St Aubins Village consists of a beautiful open paved courtyard surrounded by cottage gardens that can comfortably host event 130… Read more »
Shiralee Clydesdales Farm Stay
Posted on July 14th, 2021
Formerly a horse spelling farm, “Prado Downs” is now home to Shiralee Clydesdale Stud. Now you can enjoy the Clydesdales as much as they do – rent a cottage or bring your caravan or tent and camp on their open… Read more »
Keppel Charters
Posted on July 14th, 2021
Keppel Charters offer private charters, island camping drop offs and a chance to propose, elope or celebrate a special event on a secluded beach in Keppel Bay. Discover the beauty of the 19 island wonders in Keppel Bay. The Keppel… Read more »
Tourism and Events Queensland – Experience Design Pilot Program 2021
Posted on July 14th, 2021
Eleven of our region’s operators have been selected to participate in Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) Experience Design Pilot Program in partnership with Capricorn Enterprise. The program launched this week with a presentation by David Morgan and Alex Perpich from TEQ followed by One-on-One mentoring sessions with Amanda Kruse from Success… Read more »
Visitors flock to the Heritage Village after re-opening
Posted on July 13th, 2021
Crowds have returned to the Rockhampton Heritage Village in record numbers since the re-opening on July 5 following the closure in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rockhampton Regional Council used the shut-down to undertake behind the scenes… Read more »