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Fishing Keppel Bay with Channel 9’s Reel Destinations
Posted on October 16th, 2023
Commissioned by Capricorn Enterprise, the crew from Channel 9’s Reel Destinations have spent time in Keppel Bay this week, discovering some of the best, and most accessible fishing spots on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Hosts Dyllon Schulz and Ben… Read more »
Visitor growth continues to be strong across Capricorn Region to year ending June 2023!
Posted on October 4th, 2023
Official Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data released recently confirmed 1,213,000 domestic visitors, staying for 4,220,000 visitor nights are spending $855 Million dollars in the Capricorn region to the year ending June 2023. On average, visitors are staying 3.5 nights and… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club wins Club of the Year at the Australian Sailing Queensland Club Awards
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
At a prestigious Australian Sailing gala event on Thursday 7th September at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, the Queensland sailing community came together for the announcement of the winners for the 2023 Queensland Sailing Awards. At the gala event, attended… Read more »
Freedom Fast Cats features on Channel 9’s My Way Sunday, 22nd October 2023
Posted on October 3rd, 2023
The Capricorn Coast destination returns to screens this weekend, with Freedom Fast Cats making a splash and showcasing our stunning Keppel Bay waters. Sharing his passion, success and challenges from the last 24 years, Max Allen Jnr will take viewers on an… Read more »
RACQ People’s Choice Awards voting open
Posted on September 26th, 2023
Have a favourite Capricorn tourism experience? Vote for them and go in the draw to win a $1,000 or $500 WISH eGift card! At the 2023 Queensland Tourism Awards, you can help decide the winners of two unique award categories by voting… Read more »
Bonza spreads its wings to offer tailored package holidays to all of its 21 destinations
Posted on September 26th, 2023
Australia’s newest low-cost carrier has launched a major new offering ‘Bonza Holidays’. Aussies can book tailored packaged holidays via the Fly Bonza app to any one of its 21 destinations – all of which are regional with the exception of… Read more »
The Spirit of the Southern Great Barrier Reef has landed in time for Spring!
Posted on September 18th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast’s clean, salty air, relaxed and laid-back lifestyle, and strong community values have executed the perfect location to produce some of the world’s finest gin and vodka. Injected with a bountiful supply of locally sourced botanicals infused with… Read more »
Family Fun Day at High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm – 23rd and 24th September
Posted on September 13th, 2023
Bring the family down to 192 Clayton Road in Rosslyn for an all-ages, family-focused celebration featuring an exciting program to suit everyone. Held on the first day of the Spring Equinox, this event is a true festival of community, bringing… Read more »
Channel 9 Getaway filming – Dig the Tropic
Posted on September 12th, 2023
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise was very pleased to once again host Ch9 Getaway Presenter David Whitehill and cameraman Roger Price to our destination to film two stories to be aired mid 2024 to promote our “Dig The Tropic” geo-tourism trail across the… Read more »
A touch of luxury for Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers
Posted on September 12th, 2023
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre supervisor Sarah rounded up five volunteers recently to take part in a special famil hosted by Tropical Luxury Cars Yeppoon. Donning floral leis, tiaras, and stylish sunnies, the crew sipped champagne on a sunset tour… Read more »
