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Capricorn Coast artist – Lyn Diefenbach recognised on global stage
Posted on May 20th, 2025
Yeppoon-based artist Lyn Diefenbach has achieved one of the highest honours in the international art world, selected as a judge for the upcoming International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) Exhibition—a prestigious role that affirms her place among the world’s elite… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region champions mental health with over $80,000 raised for Black Dog Institute
Posted on May 19th, 2025
Two family-run businesses from Yeppoon and Rockhampton—Baked on 44 and Esdale Sinclair and Associates—have united the Capricorn Coast region in a remarkable show of support for mental health, raising more than $83,000 for the Black Dog Institute. The funds were… Read more »
The Great Barrier Reef Nominated for Global Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on May 14th, 2025
In a historic moment, the Great Barrier Reef has been nominated for the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Lifetime Achievement Award—the first time in history a non-human entity has received such an honour. This milestone is part of the global… Read more »
2025/26 Capricorn Coast Region Visitor & Lifestyle Guide
Posted on May 13th, 2025
The official 2025/26 Capricorn Coast Region Visitor & Lifestyle Guide has just been released, offering a comprehensive look at one of Queensland’s most captivating destinations. Produced by Capricorn Enterprise, this official A5-sized guide serves as the primary tourism and lifestyle… Read more »
Capricorn Coast’s Reef Distillers Strikes Gold with Fingerlime Vodka at 2025 World Drink Awards
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Reef Distillers is proudly raising a glass to international success after taking home Gold at the 2025 World Drink Awards, with its signature Fingerlime Vodka officially crowned Best Botanical Vodka in Australia. This prestigious global accolade recognises the exceptional craftsmanship,… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region well represented at the 2025 Sydney Caravan and Camping Show
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ilona Higgins proudly represented our destination at the 2025 Sydney Caravan and Camping Show, which welcomed over 43,000 attendees across six days (April 29 – May 4). The event was a vibrant showcase of… Read more »
2025 Best of Queensland Experience results reflect consumer tick of excellence
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Tourism operators across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton have once again proven their commitment to excellence, with the release of the 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences Program (BOQEP) results showcasing a year of strong growth and outstanding achievements. A total… Read more »
More European Trade Partners Experience the Capricorn Coast on Post-ATE Famils
Posted on May 7th, 2025
Following ATE25, Capricorn Enterprise welcomed two high-value international trade partners on their self-drive famils to experience the best of the Capricorn Coast region. Ralph Wischer from TravelEssence (Netherlands) explored Castle Rock Farm with a guided buggy tour, before heading over to… Read more »
Tourism Australia’s Regional GM Continental Europe visits Capricorn Coast Region, SGBR for first time!
Posted on May 7th, 2025
Tourism Australia’s Regional General Manager for Continental Europe, Eva Seller visited our Capricorn Coast Region for the very first time in a whirlwind visit from the evening of Thursday 1st May to midday Saturday 3rd May, before heading south to… Read more »
Post ATE Capricorn Coast Famil Wows More International Agents!
Posted on May 6th, 2025
Following a successful week at Brisbane’s ATE25, Capricorn Enterprise in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Tourism Australia (TA) and our industry operators were provided another opportunity to host four key international agents to our region from Friday 2nd… Read more »
