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Capricorn Coast confirms commitment to sustainable tourism with ECO Destination Certification achievement
Posted on July 24th, 2024
Joining Australia’s leading cohort of ecotourism destinations, the Capricorn Coast has reached global best-practice sustainable destination standards with Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification at the Ecotourism level. As the fifth certified destination in Queensland and the 11th in Australia, the… Read more »
High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm introduces 100% off-grid sustainable tiny homes for eco-conscious travellers
Posted on July 17th, 2024
Renowned for their ongoing commitment to sustainable living practices and holistic land management, Ross, Judy, Shae, and the team at High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm are thrilled to announce the launch of their newest offering: sustainable tiny house accommodation, providing… Read more »
Our achievements for 2023/24
Posted on July 3rd, 2024
A snapshot of our achievements for the 2023/24 financial year include: Business Support Visitor Servicing Nb: As the Central Queensland Highlands transition to a new regional tourism boundary of “Queensland Country” which will also include Southern Queensland Country, going forward… Read more »
Reef Distillers Triumphs at the International Wine and Spirits Competition
Posted on June 4th, 2024
Yeppoon’s home-grown organic gin and vodka distillery – Reef Distillers has achieved remarkable success at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, securing three prestigious awards. Their Coral Sea Gin was honored with a Spirit Bronze 2024 Award,… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Shines at ATE24!
Posted on May 28th, 2024
The Southern Great Barrier Reef brought the warmth and beauty of Queensland to the heart of a chilly Melbourne winter last week at the 44th Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 (ATE24) following the ATE International Media Marketplace (IMM), with the two events… Read more »
Sunset Sessions returns to Great Keppel Island with stellar lineup!
Posted on May 24th, 2024
Sunset Sessions presented by Capricorn Events and Great Keppel Island Hideaway, supported by Livingstone Shire Council is an iconic music festival set against the breathtaking backdrop of Great Keppel Island. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular experience for… Read more »
SGBR showcased to hundreds of international journalists at ATE24 Media Program
Posted on May 21st, 2024
It was a buzz of excitement as Grace from Bundaberg Tourism and Alyssah from Capricorn Enterprise brought the Southern Great Barrier Reef to the floor at ATE24’s Media Program in Melbourne. Over two dynamic days on May 28th and 29th,… Read more »
House of Travel explores the Capricorn Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef prior to ATE24
Posted on May 14th, 2024
One of the ‘big four’ wholesalers selling Australia to their New Zealand clients, House of Travel, spent time across the entire Southern Great Barrier Reef in May prior to attending the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE24). Due to join us on a… Read more »
SGBR representatives head to Melbourne for ATE’s Media Program
Posted on May 8th, 2024
With an opportunity to showcase the Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) destination to a suite of high-quality international media gurus, Alyssah from Capricorn Enterprise, together with Grace from Bundaberg Tourism will hit The Ritz Carlton in Victoria during May, taking… Read more »
Yeppoon business Tropical Luxury Cars ‘Jags’ a welcome addition to their fleet
Posted on April 9th, 2024
Ready to take their business to an unparalleled level, Yeppoon’s premier chauffeur service, Tropical Luxury Cars has recently expanded its fleet to offer yet another touch of luxury. Exuding sophistication and elegance in the form of a 2007 S-Type JAGUAR… Read more »