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Visitor growth continues across Capricorn Region with RECORD overnight Visitor Expenditure to year ending December 2022!
Posted on April 19th, 2023
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 »
Commemorating ANZAC Day with services across Central Queensland next Tuesday 25th April
Posted on April 18th, 2023
Central Queensland communities are encouraged to remember and commemorate ANZAC Day next Tuesday 25th April with a number of services across the region. Residents across the region can attend a range of events in the area to pause and reflect… Read more »
Visitor Information Centre volunteers experience Koorana Crocodile Farm
Posted on April 18th, 2023
11 Volunteers and staff from the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre attended a familiarisation at Koorana Crocodile Farm on the 18th April. Volunteers were greeted by Adam Lever, and given an introduction on the history of crocodiles and Koorana Crocodile… Read more »
New world-class tourism attraction tricera’TOP’S’ April school holiday fun!
Posted on April 11th, 2023
Put yourself in the picture of a unique spine-tingling adventure which transports you back in time to the thrilling Jurassic era and allows you to walk among 30 life-sized prehistoric giants. However, be sure to verge on caution as you… Read more »
New Tourism and Events Queensland CEO, Patricia O’Callaghan visits destination
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll hosted a whirlwind visit by new Tourism and Events Queensland CEO, Patricia O’Callaghan this week. Only in her eighth week in the role, Trish has managed to visit eight out of the 13 regions in… Read more »
New Destination Visitor Guides hot off the press!
Posted on March 28th, 2023
From quirky public art trails to a delicious beach menu, inspiring bucket list experiences to the most insta-worthy photo spots, Capricorn Enterprise is pleased to release the official 2023/24 Insider’s Guide for Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast. Growing year on… Read more »
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer, Bev Gilligan reaches 35-year milestone
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Long-standing resident and proud advocate for her hometown on the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland, Bev Gilligan is this year celebrating 35 years of ongoing dedication and commitment in her volunteer role at the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre in… Read more »
Queensland Brides Magazine features a local Great Keppel Island wedding
Posted on March 28th, 2023
Ben and Brooke Weir tied the knot back in 2022, starting their happy ever after at our stunning barefoot paradise, Great Keppel Island. Showcasing just how simplistically magical the Keppel Bay Island is for beauty and romance, Queensland Brides Magazine… Read more »
Gumnut Glen Cabins under new management!
Posted on March 14th, 2023
Nestled amongst a tranquil bushland setting, only 1.8 kilometres from Yeppoon, sits Gumnut Glen Cabins. The perfect getaway for families, couples and solo travellers, Gumnut Glen provides the best of both worlds – the peace and seclusion of a leafy… Read more »
Country on Keppel completes line-up of stars
Posted on March 14th, 2023
ADAM BRANDLYN BOWTELL | MATT CORNELL | JAMES BLUNDELLMELANIE DYER | CAITLYN SHADBOLT | DANNY PHEGANTONY COOK & THE BLUNDELL BROS | ZAC CROSS BANDBROOKE SUPPLE | KATE MAHOOD | DENVAH2021 GREEN BROTHERS COUNTRY ON KEPPEL TALENT SEARCH WINNER ALICE… Read more »