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Rockhampton Talent on National Stage
Posted on February 3rd, 2025
Jaymon Bob, a 22-year-old handyman from Rockhampton, is set to showcase his musical talents on the 2025 season of Australian Idol. Ready to make our local community proud, Jaymon will transition from his trade tools to the Idol stage. Following… Read more »
Pumpkin Island Shines in Australian Traveller
Posted on January 29th, 2025
Among stunning island destinations in Tasmania and Victoria, our very own Pumpkin Island has been featured in Australian Traveller’s latest article, “4 Aussie Islands You Can Book Exclusively, for Less Than You Think.” With Capricorn Enterprise actively pitching local experiences… Read more »
Great Keppel Island takes centre stage on ABC’s Back Roads
Posted on January 29th, 2025
Join Heather Ewart as she uncovers the island’s rich history, the iconic resort’s journey, and the incredible local community keeping its spirit alive. From the inspiring Swim Around Keppel event to the vital work of the Keppel Turtle Fund, this… Read more »
Destination 2045 – Capricorn Shines!
Posted on January 29th, 2025
More than 90 businesses, community and elected representatives welcomed Assistant Minister for Tourism Bree James and Senior Executives from the Department of Environment and Tourism, Innovation and Science on Tuesday 28th January for a very productive regional workshop to help formulate… Read more »
Destination 2045 Workshop – Capricorn
Posted on January 29th, 2025
Tuesday 28th January, Empire Conference Room, Rockhampton “Looking Forward Learning Back, Learning Back Looking Forward” The tourism industry is successful because of three things: Product, Management, Marketing The Visitor Economy is ALL travellers – not just holiday, but those travelling… Read more »
Local tourism and information hub welcomes thousands through its doors in 2024
Posted on January 21st, 2025
While just under 2% of the destination’s total number of visitors call into the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Yeppoon, the service provided to 17,537 visitors, seven days a week, is a critical indicator of the region’s thriving… Read more »
Major Clean-Up Underway on Great Keppel Island
Posted on January 21st, 2025
Spearheaded by the State Government’s Department of Resources, passionate Great Keppel Island operators and residents are embarking on a significant revitalisation journey with a comprehensive clean-up operation underway aimed at restoring the island’s natural beauty and appeal. A massive 60… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre Volunteers Explore Local Gems
Posted on January 21st, 2025
Last week, our dedicated Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers embarked on an engaging famil to ensure they remain equipped with the most up-to-date and accurate information to share with visitors to our stunning region. Famils like these are an… Read more »
Sharko Announces CQ Premiere at Capricorn Film Festival 2025
Posted on January 14th, 2025
Local Feature Documentary SHARKO Premieres at Capricorn Film Festival with Rugby League Legend Mark Graham The highly anticipated feature documentary Sharko, starring New Zealand Rugby League icon and Central Queensland local Mark Graham, is set to make its CQ premiere at the Capricorn… Read more »
Growth in Visitor Numbers for Year Ending September 2024
Posted on December 20th, 2024
Tourism Research Australia has released the National Visitor Survey (NVS) and International Visitor Survey (IVS) statistics to the year ending September 2024, with very positive results for the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton and the broader Southern Great Barrier Reef destination,… Read more »