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WE ARE ON THE MAP for GC2018!
Posted on February 20th, 2018
We are quite literally on the map – Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Pumpkin Island in addition to Rockhampton, Blackwater and Emerald. What Map you ask? Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) have produced a 40 page ‘Discover Queensland’ ebook for visitors to… Read more »
Help for your tourism business
Posted on February 20th, 2018
There is a plethora of information on-line to assist Tourism businesses in both Marketing and Capacity Building to grow your business – here are just some of them from: Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) … Read more »
Full speed ahead for Rockhampton bike trails and tech hub
Posted on February 13th, 2018
Rockhampton has welcomed the opening of the Smart Hub Precinct in the city’s iconic Customs House, and new trails at the Mt Archer First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve. Collaborative environments like the Smart Hub provide the foundations for future businesses… Read more »
Regional Projects to Pave Way for Positive 2018 and Beyond
Posted on February 13th, 2018
It is with a high degree of anticipation that I predict a positive period ahead for our region (2018 – 2022) which will result in more employment opportunities, local industry participation plus economic stability and growth for the region. Whilst… Read more »
Our Locals Love Tourists!
Posted on February 10th, 2018
Capricorn residents (Central Highlands, Rockhampton region, Capricorn Coast) are significantly more likely than the average Queenslander to agree that tourism has a positive impact on the community. 63% of residents agree that tourism has a positive impact on the community,… Read more »
Romper Stomper and Picnic at Hanging Rock star Lily Sullivan in Yeppoon last week for the Beau Coops Winter 2018 campaign
Posted on February 6th, 2018
Around the Corner Creative co-founders, Penny Hunt and Naomi Pelletier have hosted yet another famous Australian face in Yeppoon last week, actress Lily Sullivan (best known for her leading roles in Romper Stomper and Picnic at Hanging Rock). Sullivan will… Read more »
AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND SET TO SIZZLE!
Posted on January 25th, 2018
“Forward bookings for the Australia Day Long Weekend are extremely encouraging off the back of a highly successful Summer holiday season! With three major Australia Day events over the long weekend, even impending rain won’t dampen this weekend! Great Australia… Read more »
Famous Actors visit Capricorn Coast!
Posted on January 10th, 2018
Marta Dusseldorp and Ben Winspear, husband and wife actors and stars of the recently acclaimed Scenes from a Marriage at QPAC Theatre in Brisbane, enjoyed three fun filled days on the Capricorn Coast last week with their two young daughters…. Read more »
Turtle Mural Unveiled at Kemp Beach
Posted on December 20th, 2017
The Kemp Beach toilet block has now been turtle-branded thanks to a suggestion by one of our wonderful volunteers from the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre. Libby Howlett contacted the Livingstone Shire Council and suggested that the Bluff Point Walking… Read more »
Summer Holiday Activities at the Capricorn Coast
Posted on December 20th, 2017
There is plenty to do over the summer school holidays, but if you need some ideas, visit our wonderful volunteers at our Visitor Information Centre in Yeppoon, open every day except Christmas Day with limited hours on Boxing Day (open… Read more »
