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Television crew enjoys The Great Outdoors from Reef to Rainforest on the Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Enterprise has invested in national travel show on Channel 7’s (and 7 Plus & 7 Two) The Great Outdoors Series 11, hosting the crew early last week to film our Capricorn Coast “Rainforest to Reef” 4-5 minute story which… Read more »

Great Keppel Island Hideaway, Beef Australia & Rockhampton Regional Council Vie for National Glory at Australian Tourism Awards

The Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region will be well represented at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards on 21st March in Adelaide, with three outstanding local winners vying for national recognition. Since 1984, the Australian Tourism Awards have been the nation’s… Read more »

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 »