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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 »
Twin Cities a Commute Closer
Posted on January 25th, 2018
TWIN CITIES A COMMUTE CLOSER… 413 additional Rockhampton workers are now commuting to the Capricorn Coast to conduct their jobs which is a 46.4% increase over 5 years (2011 to 2016). The 2011 census revealed that 890 workers living in… 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 »
Locals extend invitation to Great Keppel
Posted on December 13th, 2017
Local island legend Geoff Mercer is the hero in the latest Queensland tourism promotional video. Produced in partnership between Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Capricorn Enterprise, the 90 second video is a compelling local invitation sharing insights on how… Read more »
International Growth continues for Southern Great Barrier Reef destination!
Posted on December 13th, 2017
SGBR once again shows solid growth in the international visitor statistics. The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has yet again shown strong positive growth in the International Visitor Survey, released by Tourism Research Australia. International Visitor numbers to the SGBR… Read more »
