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Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking Night shines a light on upcoming events and education

Over 60 guests attended the recent Capricorn Enterprise Members Networking Night upon the rooftop at Echelon Apartments, overlooking the magical views of Keppel Bay and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.   Combining the launch of Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC)… Read more »

Capricorn Coast on Eco-Destination journey!

Earlier this month, Capricorn Enterprise and Livingstone Shire Council proudly hosted colleagues from Eco Tourism Australia to our stunning destination to meet with key stakeholders and community groups with a keen interest in Eco tourism and Eco destination accreditation.  A… Read more »

LIVE, LOUD, LOCAL – a free live music event on beautiful Great Keppel Island

LIVE – nothing better than live music LOUD – sorry I can’t hear you Bang bang bang on the door baby Knock a little louder sugar LOCAL – proud and talented local CQ musicians Sunday 28/5/23 10.00am to 4.00pm 4… Read more »

Inkerman Creek Boat Ramp

Key project milestones The new $3.8 million recreational boating facility at Inkerman Creek boat ramp at Port Alma has been officially opened, doubling the number of new boat ramp facilities. Delivered by TMR’s Maritime Safety Queensland, it is a single-lane,… Read more »

Australian Traveller features Yeppoon as Number 8 in their 100 Towns list

Yeppoon is Number 8 in the 100 list in Australian Traveller’s “Towns” section and is featured on both the website and in the magazine. This is the perfect placement that will attract audiences looking for inspiration on new regional town… Read more »

Local finalist included in the 2023 Caravan Parks Association of Queensland Awards

Caravan Parks Association of Queensland (CPAQ) has just announced the finalists for the prestigious 2023 CPAQ Awards. With all fingers crossed and vying for the top gong, Beachside Holiday Caravan Park in Yeppoon will fly the flag for our destination,… Read more »

International spotlight on Capricorn Region Southern Great Barrier Reef

Eleven (11) international tourism trade partners and four (4) international media representatives are experiencing the Capricorn region within the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination over the next three weeks, either prior to, or after, their attendance at the annual… Read more »

Great Keppel Island Resort Update

Last Friday, the State Government announced that leases held by Tower Holdings for Great Keppel Island have been revoked due to non-payment of lease fees. Capricorn Enterprise, as the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation has been a strong… Read more »

Re-useable bags are the answer

Written by Jo Stoyel, Plastic Free CQ. Reusable Bags are back…Did they ever really go, or did we just get lazy? With Woolworths phasing out the 15c bag, it’s time to think reusable bags! When the single-use ban came into… Read more »

Visitor growth continues across Capricorn Region with RECORD overnight Visitor Expenditure to year ending December 2022!

Official Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data released recently confirmed 1,245,000 domestic visitors, staying for 4,582,000 visitor nights and spending $973 Million dollars in the Capricorn region to the year ending December 2022, with record expenditure in the leisure sector! Whether… Read more »