Capricorn Caves - Latest News
Summer Solstice spectacle to light up Capricorn Caves
Posted on December 17th, 2024
The festive season is nearly here and December is a time of year the team at Capricorn Caves get excited, because holiday season means Summer Solstice is right around the corner.Situated proudly within a destination that lies on the Tropic… Read more »
Capricorn Caves Celebrate 140 Year Milestone!
Posted on December 10th, 2024
The Capricorn Caves celebrated their 140th anniversary as a tourist attraction on Friday evening (8th December), marking a significant milestone for this iconic Queensland attraction – said to be the oldest tourism attraction in Queensland. Capricorn Caves Owner John Augusteyn… Read more »
Pre-ATEC Meeting Place Famil
Posted on October 28th, 2024
One of Australia’s key ITOs (Inbound Tour Operators) visited our region over the weekend, thanks to Tourism and Events Queensland’s famil program. Sandra Feustel, GM Product for Pan Pacific last visited our region six years ago, so was impressed with… Read more »
Dig the Tropic Story Featured on Channel 9’s Getaway
Posted on September 17th, 2024
Exciting news for geo-tourism enthusiasts! The fascinating Dig the Tropic journey will be featured on Channel 9’s Getaway on Saturday, 5th October, at 5.30 pm. This episode will showcase our local Capricorn Caves and Capricorn Dinosaur Park, bringing the wonders… Read more »
Oz and Beyond YouTube Travel Series Newest Rockhampton video is now live!
Posted on September 4th, 2024
Oz and Beyond YouTube Travel Series is an inspiring resource of destination videos, which are packed with ideas for things to see and do. The series encompasses thirty episodes to date and has clocked up close to three million views. Oz… Read more »
Two local tourism operators receive funding
Posted on June 26th, 2024
Two local tourism operators (of 57 state-wide) are set to receive funding with the Queensland Government proving $80 million to support new bush tourism infrastructure to grow regional visitation. These projects will enhance infrastructure and deliver community experiences, ensuring the… Read more »
Two local operators share in accessibility funding
Posted on May 7th, 2024
Congratulations to Capricorn Caves and Keppel Dive and Water Sports who have been successful in the Access Project Grant (as part of the $5 Million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund released last year by the State government). The Access Project Grant provided… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region shines as Best of Queensland’s tourism experiences named for 2024
Posted on May 1st, 2024
• More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products have been named Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).• The number of BOQE has increased by 800 in the past five years, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to meeting and exceeding consumer expectations. More… Read more »
Capricorn Coast operators receiving a funding boost
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Congratulations to five (5) of our Capricorn Coast operators (total 82 applicants shared $1.15M across 13 tourism regions in Qld) which received funding via the Boosting Accessible Tourism Experience Grant program, thanks to the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS). Unfortunately, only… Read more »
Our diverse destination wows TEQ Executives!
Posted on February 15th, 2024
This week, Capricorn Enterprise was thrilled to host recently appointed Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Group Executive of Marketing Kim McConnie and Claire Sim, Trade Engagement & Distribution Director to our beautiful Capricorn Coast Southern Great Barrier Reef destination. Our… Read more »
