Capricorn Coast - Latest News
Passionate accommodation managers purchase Yeppoon’s Villa Mar Colina
Posted on October 30th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast’s laid-back vibes, warm and welcoming community, and sophisticated charm have further ignited passion in Oshen Yeppoon’s Andrea and Will Stokje, leading to their recent purchase of Villa Mar Colina. Snapping up the Mediterranean style accommodation earlier this… Read more »
Key international Aussie Specialists visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef!
Posted on October 18th, 2023
Over the weekend, ten (10) key international travel agents from the UK, France and Italy visited our destination as part of their Southern Great Barrier Reef five day adventure, with a host from both Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events… Read more »
Yeppoon’s Crimson Finch Brewery locks in a grand opening!
Posted on October 17th, 2023
It’s time to start working up a thirst Yeppoon… Crimson Finch Brewery will swing open its doors from midday on Friday 20th October. After more than 12 months of ‘beerstorming’, hard work and dedication, head brewer and co-founder Carl Legros… Read more »
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 »
