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Anticipation Builds for the Sold-Out 2024 Best in Business Awards at Keppel Bay Sailing Club!
Posted on November 13th, 2024
Excitement is soaring for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, a sold-out celebration at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club! This prestigious event shines a spotlight on exceptional businesses and individuals across the region while supporting two vital local charities, CQShines… Read more »
Capricorn Coast’s Newest Wedding Venue, Ambrym Estate, Featured in Polka Dot Wedding!
Posted on August 7th, 2024
Exciting news for couples planning their dream wedding on the Capricorn Coast! The stunning Ambrym Estate has caught the eye of Australia’s favorite wedding planners, Polka Dot Wedding. In their latest blog, “15 Dreamy New Wedding and Event Venues in… Read more »
Family friendly events to farewell 2023
Posted on December 19th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast region is set to become a kaleidoscope of colour on New Years Eve (Sunday 31st December), with unforgettable laser light shows and fireworks displays brightening the skies. Livingstone Shire Council will once again host their popular ‘New Year’s Eve at… Read more »
Dive into Holiday Fun with these Exciting Events at Capricorn Caves
Posted on December 14th, 2023
Capricorn Caves is gearing up for an action-packed school holiday season with a series of exciting events that promise fun and adventure for visitors of all ages. Mini Adventurer Day – December 13th and 20th 2023, January 16th 2024 Young… Read more »
Winter events start heating up across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast
Posted on July 4th, 2023
From a rocking country festival on Great Keppel Island, to a mighty celebration of arts and culture along the iconic Tunuba (Fitzroy River), Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast are about to turn up the heat this July with a range… Read more »
Country on Keppel reveals star-studded program
Posted on June 13th, 2023
ADAM BRANDLYN BOWTELL | MATT CORNELL | JAMES BLUNDELLMELANIE DYER | CAITLYN SHADBOLT | DANNY PHEGANTONY COOK & THE PEACE MAKERS | ZAC CROSS BANDBROOKE SUPPLE | KATE MAHOOD | DENVAH2021 GREEN BROTHERS COUNTRY ON KEPPEL TALENT SEARCH WINNER ALICE… 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 »
Events bring destination to life in October
Posted on October 6th, 2021
Get ready for a massive October across the Capricorn and Southern Great Barrier Reef destination as a huge line up of events embracing culture, cuisine, creativity and more kick off. From fishing to arts, entertainment to sweet pines, if you… Read more »
Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast plays host to a celebration of major festivals and events
Posted on September 7th, 2021
Our destination sure knows how to throw a great party and following a cracker CQ University Village Festival earlier in August this year, Central Queenslanders are now gearing up with festival fever as a suite of celebrations mark our calendars… Read more »
Local events back on the calendar for 2020
Posted on July 9th, 2020
Following the public health regulations issued by Queensland Government, we have unfortunately seen many local celebrations cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the second half of 2020 is ramping up again for the event scene, ensuring our social calendars… Read more »
