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Audition Call for 2024! Showcase Queensland Destinations to the World!
Posted on November 28th, 2023
Do you know an individual, family or couple planning to relocate to Queensland? Or a staff member who has just arrived to work with you? HGTV’s House Hunters International is on the hunt for enthusiastic international candidates eager to rent… Read more »
Keepers of the Reef featured in Qantas Spirit of Australia
Posted on November 15th, 2023
If you are flying with Qantas this November, check out the mention of Pumpkin Island and Reef Distillers on page 26 in the story titled “Keepers of the Reef”. This beautiful 10 page story about reef guardians is supported by… Read more »
Cruise shore excursions in our sights
Posted on November 14th, 2023
Visiting from Sydney, a delegation from Intercruises, one of five (5) ground handling companies offering shore excursions to the Cruise industry in Australia, is familiarising themselves with our destination this week. Hosted by CEO Mary Carroll, this is a direct outcome… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club wins Best Club in Australia
Posted on November 8th, 2023
With exceptional growth in membership, hosting highly successful regattas throughout the year, and consistent growth in participation across a range of club-related positions and activities, the Capricorn Coast’s Keppel Bay Sailing Club has anchored the top gong at the 2023… Read more »
National Tourism Industry group host AGM on the Capricorn Coast
Posted on November 7th, 2023
The Board of GALTA chose Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast to hold their 2023 Annual General Meeting, enjoying a familiarisation of our beautiful destination during their stay. Flying into Rockhampton on direct flights with BONZA from Cairns, Sunshine Coast and… Read more »
Passionate locals set to screen on Channel 9’s My Way in 2024
Posted on October 31st, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise has once again partnered with Channel 9’s popular television program ‘My Way’ to showcase the journey of six (6) passionate locals. Filming in destination this week, the crew have been working from dawn to dusk to capture the… Read more »
Surf Lakes wins at the BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards!
Posted on October 31st, 2023
Congratulations to the team at Surf Lakes who have recently won Best Artificial Wave Technology Solutions Provider in the BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards for 2023. The prestigious BUILD Awards are devoted to identifying and honouring the very best… Read more »
Passionate accommodation managers purchase Yeppoon’s Villa Mar Colina
Posted on October 30th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast’s laid-back vibes, warm and welcoming community, and sophisticated charm have further ignited passion in Oshen Yeppoon’s Andrea and Will Stokje, leading to their recent purchase of Villa Mar Colina. Snapping up the Mediterranean style accommodation earlier this… Read more »
Key international Aussie Specialists visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
Posted on October 18th, 2023
Over the weekend, ten (10) key international travel agents from the UK, France and Italy visited our destination as part of their Southern Great Barrier Reef five day adventure, with a host from both Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Crimson Finch Brewery locks in a grand opening!
Posted on October 17th, 2023
It’s time to start working up a thirst Yeppoon… Crimson Finch Brewery will swing open its doors from midday on Friday 20th October. After more than 12 months of ‘beerstorming’, hard work and dedication, head brewer and co-founder Carl Legros… Read more »
