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Green Getaway: Over-50s Travel with Purpose on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast
Posted on June 11th, 2025
Fun Over 50 Holidays recently delivered a refreshing new take on coastal touring with its all-inclusive Green Getaway to Great Keppel Island — an immersive itinerary designed exclusively for over-50s seeking not just relaxation, but meaningful connection, cultural engagement, and… Read more »
Farmer Wants a Wife Explores the Hidden Treasures of the Capricorn Coast region
Posted on June 11th, 2025
In a heartwarming twist of romance and regional pride, Farmer Wants a Wife 2025 (Channel 7 & 7plus) brought the spotlight to two of Capricorn Coast regions most iconic destinations: Capricorn Caves and the Keppel Islands with Funtastic Cruises. For… Read more »
Showcasing the Capricorn Coast region at the Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show
Posted on June 11th, 2025
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer Kym Donaldson proudly represented the Capricorn Coast region at this year’s Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show, engaging with visitors over the five days (4-8 June). With over 37,000 attendees at the event, Kym shared… Read more »
Get hooked on Capricorn King of Kings 2026 – Sponsorship opportunities now available!
Posted on June 10th, 2025
Australia’s premier fishing tournament, Capricorn King of Kings, returns to the Southern Great Barrier Reef in February 2026 — and now’s the time to align your brand with this growing high-impact event. In 2025, King of Kings delivered: With 75%… Read more »
Winter sports are heating up across the Capricorn Coast region
Posted on June 3rd, 2025
Winter may bring cooler temperatures, but the Capricorn Coast region’s event calendar is firing on all cylinders with an action-packed line-up of sporting events. From scenic island trail runs and adrenaline-fueled sprints to elite school rugby and veteran golf carnivals,… Read more »
Rockhampton school redefines learning spaces with award-winning design
Posted on June 2nd, 2025
Kingsley College – Primary Stage 01 in Rockhampton has taken top honours at the 2025 Australian Institute of Architects Central Queensland Regional Awards, winning both the prestigious J.W. Wilson Building of the Year and the People’s Choice Award. Designed by… Read more »
Celebrating Our Local Legends: Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre & Volunteers Week
Posted on May 27th, 2025
As we marked another Volunteers Week (19th to 23rd May 2025), there’s no better time to shine a light on the heart and soul of our community—the incredible volunteers at the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre. The Capricorn Coast Visitor… Read more »
Capricorn Coast artist – Lyn Diefenbach recognised on global stage
Posted on May 20th, 2025
Yeppoon-based artist Lyn Diefenbach has achieved one of the highest honours in the international art world, selected as a judge for the upcoming International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) Exhibition—a prestigious role that affirms her place among the world’s elite… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region champions mental health with over $80,000 raised for Black Dog Institute
Posted on May 19th, 2025
Two family-run businesses from Yeppoon and Rockhampton—Baked on 44 and Esdale Sinclair and Associates—have united the Capricorn Coast region in a remarkable show of support for mental health, raising more than $83,000 for the Black Dog Institute. The funds were… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region well represented at the 2025 Sydney Caravan and Camping Show
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ilona Higgins proudly represented our destination at the 2025 Sydney Caravan and Camping Show, which welcomed over 43,000 attendees across six days (April 29 – May 4). The event was a vibrant showcase of… Read more »
