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Capricorn Coast a step closer to achieving ECO Destination Accreditation!

Posted on March 5th, 2024

After a two year journey, Livingstone (Capricorn Coast) Shire Council and Capricorn Enterprise welcomed independent auditors to review the Capricorn Coast ECO Destination application. The independent auditor appointed by Ecotourism Australia conducted an onsite audit over three days, meeting with… Read more »

Ecotourism Australia – ECO Destination Certification

Posted on November 8th, 2022

Capricorn Coast granted $150,000 to achieve ECO Destination Certification Congratulations to all recipients of the Eco Certified Tourism Destination program by the Queensland Government Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (QTIS), providing up to $2 million in funding for local… Read more »

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SGBR representatives head to Melbourne for ATE’s Media Program
With an opportunity to showcase the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination to a suite of high-quality international media gurus, Alyssah from Capricorn Enterprise, together with Grace from Bundaberg Tourism will hit The Ritz Carlton in Victoria during May, taking… Read more »

Channel 9’s Getaway digs into the exciting world of geo-tourism this Saturday 11th May
Taking viewers on a journey through sections of the ‘Dig the Tropic’ geo-tourism trail, Channel 9 Getaway presenter David Whitehill will hit television screens this Saturday 11th May from 5.30pm with an episode showcasing the sparkling Sapphire Gemfields in Central Queensland Highlands, and… Read more »

Johnson’s 4WD a Top 5 finalist – CQ Qld Training Awards
With nominations for Queensland’s Training Awards closed and judging underway to pick regional finalists, congratulations to Johnson’s 4WD on once again being selected as a Top 5 Regional Finalist in the Central Queensland, Queensland Training Awards. It’s truly an impressive… Read more »

Two local operators share in accessibility funding
Congratulations to Capricorn Caves and Keppel Dive and Water Sports who have been successful in the Access Project Grant (as part of the $5 Million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund released last year by the State government). The Access Project Grant provided… Read more »

Capricorn Coast region shines as Best of Queensland’s tourism experiences named for 2024
• More than 2,000 Queensland tourism products have been named Best of Queensland Experiences (BOQE).• The number of BOQE has increased by 800 in the past five years, reflecting the tourism industry’s commitment to meeting and exceeding consumer expectations. More… Read more »

Congratulations Great Keppel Island for achieving ECO Certification
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has been successful in joining the world-leading ECO Certification by demonstrating best practice in sustainability and ecotourism! By achieving ECO Certification, GKI Hideaway has demonstrated that they are one of the exemplary operators in terms of sustainability… Read more »

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