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Capricorn Coast sets the scene for Ch7’s Creek to Coast
Posted on September 13th, 2022
Presenter Chris Parsons, and the crew from Creek to Coast visited the Capricorn Coast recently, gathering footage for two stories that will hit our screens over the coming months. The first story, going to air on Saturday 8th October, was… Read more »
Capricorn Coast destination makes firm pledge at national summit
Posted on September 13th, 2022
As a member of the Regional Activators Alliance (RAA), formed by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), Capricorn Enterprise CEO, Mary Carroll was proud to join a panel discussion on behalf of the destination at the Regions Rising National Summit, 13-14… Read more »
Capricorn Coast recognised as Australian Street Art Town
Posted on September 6th, 2022
The Australian Silo Art Trail aims to showcase our country’s colourful and artistic landscape. The Australian Silo Art movement all began in Northam, Western Australia in 2015 and now proudly promotes over 54 silo art locations. With the site including… Read more »
Two of the destination’s key events featured with Visit Gay Australia
Posted on September 6th, 2022
Established key destination events were recently included in the latest GALTA (Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia) E-newsletter. These upcoming events, the Gemfields Mardi Gras and the Capricorn Food and Wine Festival will bring huge crowds to Rockhampton and the Sapphire… Read more »
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN for the 2022 Best in Business Awards
Posted on August 31st, 2022
Do you know a local business or enterprise who is going above and beyond to deliver consistent and outstanding service across our region? Or perhaps you operate a business that exemplified inclusion, provided equal access, and fostered experiences and resources… Read more »
Hemsworth hangs loose with his boys at Surf Lakes Yeppoon
Posted on August 30th, 2022
While Rockhampton’s successful pop culture convention, Capricon, was luring large crowds over the weekend, Marvel Comic’s real life Thor scheduled a weekend off to enjoy some family time at Surf Lakes Yeppoon. Escaping the hustle and bustle of being a… Read more »
TODAY Show brings a bright weather forecast for the Capricorn Coast
Posted on August 16th, 2022
Perfect sub-tropical days and fabulous locations and talent delivered on-air perfection last week as Channel 9’s TODAY Show weather presenter Scherri-Lee Biggs spent three days showcasing our glorious Yeppoon and Great Keppel Island to the popular morning show’s national audience…. Read more »
From Reef to Rainforest, Ch 9’s Getaway explores the Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on August 2nd, 2022
Dropping anchor at Great Keppel Island and Byfield rainforest for four nights last week, presenter David Whitehill and cameraman Roger Price filming for Channel 9’s popular national lifestyle television show Getaway, spent their days exploring our blue and green natural… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise CEO appeals for new accommodation to be built on the Capricorn Coast
Posted on July 26th, 2022
In a bind brought on by its own popularity, the upward trajectory of immense growth in visitation right across the coastal towns of the Capricorn Coast continues at a rapid pace. Desirable due to its wide-open spaces, endless stretches of… Read more »
Volunteers visit the teahouse causing a ‘stir’ in Yeppoon
Posted on July 14th, 2022
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteers found cosy winter comfort at Stir & Stitch in Yeppoon when they dropped by recently to enjoy a warm coffee and delicious bakes as part of their latest famil. Yeppoon’s only teahouse, and a… Read more »
