Capricorn Coast - Latest News
Capricorn Coast, Southern Great Barrier Reef, represented to Swiss travel agents
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Last week, Capricorn Enterprise’s Southern Great Barrier Reef Representative, Eloise Chaffers, represented the Capricorn Coast during a Southern Great Barrier Reef webinar, alongside Loni Hammond (Bundaberg Tourism) and Nicola Smith (GAPDL). The webinar was with Swiss travel agent, travelhouse, part… Read more »
Capricorn Coast operators receiving a funding boost
Posted on February 27th, 2024
Congratulations to five (5) of our Capricorn Coast operators (total 82 applicants shared $1.15M across 13 tourism regions in Qld) which received funding via the Boosting Accessible Tourism Experience Grant program, thanks to the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS). Unfortunately, only… Read more »
Darumbal TUMRA ‘Nhinda Festival’ (Sunset Festival)
Posted on February 20th, 2024
You’re invited to the Darumbal TUMRA ‘Nhinda Festival’ (Sunset Festival), a celebration of the Darumbal TUMRA, Darumbal culture, community, and sea country connection that promises to be an unforgettable experience. The Nhinda Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday… Read more »
Our diverse destination wows TEQ Executives!
Posted on February 15th, 2024
This week, Capricorn Enterprise was thrilled to host recently appointed Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Group Executive of Marketing Kim McConnie and Claire Sim, Trade Engagement & Distribution Director to our beautiful Capricorn Coast Southern Great Barrier Reef destination. Our… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise launches new campaign enticing visitors for Beef2024 to ‘Stay a Little Longer’
Posted on February 13th, 2024
With more than 120,000 visitors from across the nation and around the world embarking on the Capricorn Coast region in May to celebrate all things Beef, Capricorn Enterprise is excited to launch their ‘Stay a Little Longer’ campaign this week. The multilayer… Read more »
Triple M’s Wheel Decide Your Destination promotion kicks off this week
Posted on February 13th, 2024
We all need a weekend getaway, and Triple M has teamed up with some amazing Southern Great Barrier Reef operators to giveaway four exciting prizes. Listeners can call up and share what weekend getaway they would like that is on… Read more »
So what’s in a (Local Government Authority) Name?
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Across Queensland there have been a variety of changes to the name of various local governments to better reflect localities and support destination branding. In regards to the Gold Coast City Council, in 1958 the main reason that the name… Read more »
Newly renovated Capricorn Coast Motel has paradise in the ‘palm’ of their hands
Posted on January 30th, 2024
Cleverly aligning their brand with a classic symbol depicting a sun-drenched, flop and drop holiday – the tropical palm tree – Kinka Palms Motel is pleased to announce the completion of their recent renovations which have incorporated modern, boutique-style finishes to their… Read more »
25 Million Reasons for a Great Keppel Island Jetty!
Posted on January 30th, 2024
250 current jobs and the generation of one quarter of the Capricorn Coast’s economy ($25Million) because of Great Keppel Island, is reason enough for the State government to invest in the construction of a Jetty and barge ramp for the destination’s hero… Read more »
Local Talent set to Star on Upcoming Australian Idol
Posted on January 23rd, 2024
Returning Monday 29 January 2024, Australian TV Talent Show Australian Idol is being touted as the toughest season ever with a tighter format, having only a top 30 rather than a top 50 as seen with last season. The new… Read more »
