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Queensland national parks camping and vehicle access update
Posted on July 14th, 2020
Most Queensland national parks, forests and recreation areas are reopened and operating in line with the Chief Health Officer-approved Industry COVID Safe Plan – QPWS Campgrounds. With the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in accordance with the Queensland Government’s roadmap,… Read more »
Creek to Coast at Carnarvon
Posted on July 14th, 2020
Sponsored by Sunseeker Caravans, the crew from Creek to Coast are visiting Carnarvon Gorge this week, providing viewers with the opportunity to get a taste of the Sandstone Wilderness. With thanks to Sandstone Park, Australian Nature Guides and Takarakka Bush… Read more »
House hunters blow into the Capricorn Coast
Posted on July 13th, 2020
Following avid home seekers around the world, the smash-hit series House Hunters International (HHI) landed on the Capricorn Coast on Thursday 9th July, spending four days exploring our exciting family-friendly destination and showcasing it’s beauty to the rest of the… Read more »
Local events back on the calendar for 2020
Posted on July 9th, 2020
Following the public health regulations issued by Queensland Government, we have unfortunately seen many local celebrations cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the second half of 2020 is ramping up again for the event scene, ensuring our social calendars… Read more »
Chase your dreams at the GKI Trail Run
Posted on July 9th, 2020
We all know that Great Keppel Island (GKI) located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef has a track record of being one of the most special places to spend your days… Simply set one foot on this spectacular island paradise… Read more »
Good to Go Campaign
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Tourism and Events Queensland’s Good to Go campaign aims to inspire visitors to explore the very best of their own backyard and reconnect with friends and family now that travel restrictions are easing and to help assure visitors you are offering a safe travel experience. A… Read more »
Families set to rediscover Aussie holidays in 2020: Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast Region is trending
Posted on July 7th, 2020
Wotif research reveals over half (53%) of Aussies believe we need to make the most of 2020 and support local Australian tourism 3 in 4 families (76%) will now place greater importance on Australian travel, even when international travel restrictions… Read more »
Year 3: Tourism Industry Business Capability Development Program (TIBCDP)
Posted on July 7th, 2020
COVID-19 – Restarting, Transitioning and Resilience COVID-19 has significantly disrupted many of the assumptions and tools that business leaders rely on for decision-making, and therefore a solid framework for action and moving forward is essential. Four key business activities have… Read more »
Interstate borders open this Friday 10th July (except Victoria)
Posted on July 7th, 2020
From 12 noon this Friday 10 July, any person from all States and Territories, except Victoria, may enter Queensland subject to completing and signing a border declaration. Queensland’s borders will remain closed to anyone who has been in Victoria within the past 14… Read more »
Calling all water lovers…
Posted on July 2nd, 2020
If your ideal weekend is filled with hair-blowing thrills, exhilarating speed and power-driven adventure, then we have some great news for locals and visitors to the Capricorn Coast. Keppel Bay Marina at Rosslyn Bay is proud to introduce jet ski… Read more »
