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Great Keppel Island Hideaway Shines Gold at the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards 

Great Keppel Island Hideaway has cemented its reputation as a premier destination on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, winning Gold in the 3 – 3.5 Star Accommodation category at the prestigious 39th Annual Queensland Tourism Awards, held in Brisbane on… Read more »

Nature vs Nurture: Australian Traveller Magazine showcases Keppel Bay

Freelance travel journalist Celeste Mitchell explores the breathtaking beauty of island hopping in the Keppel Islands in the latest edition of Australian Traveller magazine, now on sale! Hosted by Capricorn Enterprise, Celeste was welcomed to the Capricorn Coast region and… Read more »

Reef to Beef in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Turns Gold at Queensland Tourism Awards!!!

5 out of 31 Gold Awards, plus a Silver and a Bronze, were claimed by the Capricorn region on Friday night at The Star’s newest venue in Brisbane for the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry… Read more »

G’day Australia – Aussie Specialist Program

Great Keppel Island Hideaway recently attended the G’day Australia event in Perth, where they shared a booth with Heron Island, showcasing the unique experiences both islands offer on the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The event invites “Aussie Specialists” who have… 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 »

Our diverse destination wows TEQ Executives!

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 »

Amy Harris, Great Keppel Island Hideaway, nominated for the Young Tourism Leaders program

Capricorn Enterprise nominated Amy Harris from Great Keppel Island Hideaway for the Young Tourism Leaders program conducted by the Department of Tourism. Young Tourism Leaders are inspiring young professionals who promote the diverse, exciting careers which tourism offers. YTLs make… Read more »

Cruise shore excursions in our sights

Visiting from Sydney, a delegation from Intercruises, one of five (5) ground handling companies offering shore excursions to the Cruise industry in Australia, is familiarising themselves with our destination this week. Hosted by CEO Mary Carroll, this is a direct outcome… Read more »

Kortes Resort, Great Keppel Island Hideaway, Echelon Apartments and many more named as TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Winners in 2023

Racking up another win for the sixth consecutive year, Kortes Resort in Rockhampton has been announced in 2023 as Best of the Best in the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards. This year, Korte’s has placed 22nd in the top 25th hotels in Australia… Read more »

Country on Keppel reveals star-studded program

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 »