Great Keppel Island - Latest News

Master plan to breathe new life into GKI

Queensland Government media statement: Keppel community members are being asked to have their say on the future of GKI, following a draft master plan being unveiled by Acting Premier Steven Miles and Keppel MP Brittany Lauga in Central Queensland on… Read more »

Cruisey With A Chance Of Whales šŸ‹

Keppel Konnections is now offering daily cruises of beautiful Keppel Bay with hopefully the opportunity to witness the majestic migrating humpback whales, starting August 1 until September 30. This Keppel Konnections service departs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, at… Read more »

Hoist your sails and get set for the annual Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Race

Grab the perfect Capricorn Coast vantage point this weekend as competing yachts sail into our magnificent Keppel Bay for the 2023 Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Race. Kicking off in Brisbane on Thursday 22nd June, the fleet will take on breeze… 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 »

Emerging Destinations: Great Keppel Island products featured in Australian Traveller

Capricorn Enterpriseā€™s final advertising instalment with Australian Traveller for 22/23 year is now live, and we have compiled a native content article for their ā€˜Emerging Destinationsā€™ edition featuring 100% Great Keppel Island products with a series of complimentary digital banners…. Read more »

LIVE, LOUD, LOCAL – a free live music event on beautiful Great Keppel Island

LIVE – nothing better than live music LOUD – sorry I canā€™t hear you Bang bang bang on the door baby Knock a little louder sugar LOCAL – proud and talented local CQ musicians Sunday 28/5/23 10.00am to 4.00pm 4… Read more »

Great Keppel Island Resort Update

Last Friday, the State Government announced that leases held by Tower Holdings for Great Keppel Island have been revoked due to non-payment of lease fees. Capricorn Enterprise, as the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation has been a strong… Read more »

Queensland Brides Magazine features a local Great Keppel Island wedding

Ben and Brooke Weir tied the knot back in 2022, starting their happy ever after at our stunning barefoot paradise, Great Keppel Island. Showcasing just how simplistically magical the Keppel Bay Island is for beauty and romance, Queensland Brides Magazine… Read more »

Country on Keppel completes line-up of stars

ADAM BRANDLYN BOWTELL | MATT CORNELL | JAMES BLUNDELLMELANIE DYER | CAITLYN SHADBOLT | DANNY PHEGANTONY COOK & THE BLUNDELL BROS | ZAC CROSS BANDBROOKE SUPPLE | KATE MAHOOD | DENVAH2021 GREEN BROTHERS COUNTRY ON KEPPEL TALENT SEARCH WINNER ALICE… Read more »

MS EUROPA 2 drops anchor on the Southern Great Barrier Reef

Visitors and locals who were out and about making the most of the Capricorn Coastā€™s sunshine on Sunday were treated with a spectacular sight as they glanced out over Keppel Bay to Great Keppel Island. The 226-metre giant carrying over… Read more »