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Holidaying at Carnarvon Gorge is now a Breeze
Posted on January 12th, 2022
With a strong commitment to helping guests create an enjoyable holiday experience that won’t quickly be forgotten, Queensland owned and operated, Breeze Holiday Parks have recently taken the reigns of the former Takarakka Bush Resort at Carnarvon Gorge. Open year-round… Read more »
100K of single-use plastic eliminated by businesses in the Livingstone and Rockhampton and Shires!
Posted on January 12th, 2022
What an achievement! In the 9 months since the Plastic Free CQ program started, 53 food retail businesses have eliminated 100,000 pieces of single-use plastic. This is an absolute milestone for the program and credit to its members’ engagement. These local businesses have… Read more »
CQ urged to name local ‘Greats’
Posted on January 12th, 2022
Central Queenslanders are urged to name their local heroes as part of the Queensland Greats Awards recognising the efforts and achievements of remarkable individuals and institutions. Let’s celebrate these “greats” for their invaluable contribution to the history and development of… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club is full of activities these holidays
Posted on January 5th, 2022
The festive season may have come and gone, but the team at Keppel Bay Sailing Club is still in party mode, with the month of January jam-packed full of fun and entertainment for the whole family! Whether you are chasing… Read more »
New life begins at Koorana Crocodile Farm
Posted on January 4th, 2022
Back in 2020, Capricorn Enterprise snapped up the sponsorship of a prehistoric beast named ‘Fiona’ to support the ongoing work of Koorana Crocodile Farm during one of the most challenging times of the long-term farm’s existence. As tourism was placed… Read more »
Information for businesses – COVID (2022)
Posted on January 4th, 2022
Updated 15 November 2022 – scroll down for details Link to pre-2022 information It has been two weeks since the Queensland Government announced the end of the declared public health emergency for COVID 19. This meant from 6 p.m. Monday… Read more »
Savannah Guides recruits one of our own as first female President
Posted on December 22nd, 2021
Launching herself into the great outdoors, immersed in nature and surrounded by wildlife, Michelle Whitehouse began living out her passion in 2016 amongst the pristine sandstone beauty of Carnarvon Gorge. Committing herself wholly to developing a greater understanding of, and… Read more »
RECORD Holiday makers and Overnight Visitor Spend (OVE) to Southern Great Barrier Reef destination to year ending September 2021!
Posted on December 22nd, 2021
Tourism Research Australia data for the year ending September 2021 released this week revealed that the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination, is one of the best performing in the State, despite the ongoing effects of COVID-19 to the Queensland… Read more »
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Capricorn Enterprise team
Posted on December 21st, 2021
The team from Capricorn Enterprise enjoyed hosting many of our members last Thursday at the final Networking Function for 2021. There was plenty of friendly rivalry and competition as keen putters took to the brand new course at Capricorn Dinosaur… Read more »
Rockhampton Zoo welcomes baby chimpanzee!
Posted on December 14th, 2021
The Rockhampton community is celebrating with a cute little bundle welcomed at Rockhampton Zoo over the weekend. Mum Leakey and dad Alon welcomed their new arrival on 8th December, and Leakey has been so relaxed as a second time mother,… Read more »
