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NRMA’s ‘Open Road’ drops in overnight to the Capricorn Coast

Recently, NRMA Parks & Resorts commissioned a famil with journalist Dorian Mode and photographer Lydia Thorpe for Open Road, NRMA’s quarterly magazine. With a readership of 2.8 million members, Open Road delivers motoring news, road safety tips, and travel inspiration…. Read more »

Voting Now Open for 2024 Best in Business ‘People’s Choice Award’

The countdown is on as voting opens for the ever-popular 2024 Best in Business “People’s Choice Award”, sponsored by McDonald’s Central Queensland. With 22 outstanding nominees across various industries, the public now has the chance to cast their vote and… Read more »

The Feel Good Family – Road to Riches

Capricorn Enterprise has recently partnered with popular content creators, known as The Feel Good Family to promote a new road trip they have created called “The Road to Riches”, which showcases the natural and man made riches along the way…. Read more »

Dreamtime Cultural Centre open for visitors despite roadworks

Rockhampton’s Dreamtime Cultural Centre, nestled on 12 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds, remains open for visitors to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage despite the ongoing roadworks in the area. Operating Monday to… Read more »

1,200 New Rooms Needed By 2032 For Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton!

Population growth combined with visitor growth requires additional housing as well as short term commercial accommodation on the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton. In fact, according to the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation, our region is desperate for new… Read more »

Southern Great Barrier Reef Named Finalists for Excellence In Tourism Awards for the 2nd Year Running

The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in destination marketing for the second year running. The ATEC Awards celebrate… Read more »

Cruise Potential Gains Momentum for the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Senior Executives from Royal Caribbean conducted a whirlwind tour of the Capricorn coast and Gladstone regions last week, specifically interested in the opportunities presented by Gladstone Port for future shore visits by the Quantam of the Seas (5,000 capacity cruise… Read more »

Eloise Chaffers Achieves Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, Elevating Sustainable Tourism on the Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Enterprise contractor, Eloise Chaffers (Taylor Made Marketing) and passionate Ecotourism advocate, has successfully completed the Sustainable Tourism Training certification with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a leading organisation that sets global standards for sustainability in tourism. This certification… Read more »

Capricorn Caves and Capricorn Dinosaur Park Yeppoon feature on Channel 9’s Getaway

Last Saturday, 5th October, Channel 9’s Getaway aired an exciting segment based on the Dig the Tropic journey, presented by David Whitehill. The episode, commissioned by Capricorn Enterprise, spotlighted two iconic Capricorn Coast attractions: the breathtaking Capricorn Caves and the… Read more »

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2024 Best in Business Awards Gala Event! – to be held Friday 29th November 2024

The countdown to the 2024 Best in Business Awards Gala has begun, and tickets are now on sale for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the finest businesses across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast! With nominations now officially… Read more »