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Pre-ATEC Meeting Place Famil

One of Australia’s key ITOs (Inbound Tour Operators) visited our region over the weekend, thanks to Tourism and Events Queensland’s famil program.  Sandra Feustel, GM Product for Pan Pacific last visited our region six years ago, so was impressed with… 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 »

Tropical Luxury Cars Unveils Classic White 1978 Mercedes-Benz Stretch on the Capricorn Coast

Tropical Luxury Cars Yeppoon (TLC), renowned for their premium chauffeured car services on the Capricorn Coast, is thrilled to announce the arrival of their latest addition to the fleet – a meticulously restored 1978 white Mercedes-Benz Stretch. After undergoing extensive… Read more »

YHA Australia launches new ‘Travel to Learn’ Foundation

Sydney, Australia, 18 October – On Wednesday, YHA Australia celebrated the launch of the organisation’s Travel to Learn Foundation in the company of various stakeholders and Foundation partners, alongside industry who gathered on YHA Sydney Harbour’s iconic rooftop. Aligning with… Read more »

Urgent Plea for Great Keppel Island Jetty/Break Wall

Accessibility, safety and beach protection for passengers and ferries to Great Keppel Island is critical.  Ferry Operators to Great Keppel Island are desperate for government commitment to expedite planning and the necessary funding for a break wall, Jetty and Barge… Read more »

Local Marine Operators Welcome MSQ Boss to Region

Local marine operators were pleased to meet with Kell Dillon, General Manager, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), Department of Transport and Main Roads (based in Brisbane), and John Fallon, Regional Harbour Master (based at the Port of Gladstone) earlier this week… Read more »

The Feel Good Family – Road to Riches

Capricorn Enterprise has recently partnered with popular content creators, known as The Feel Good Family to promote a new road trip they have created called “The Road to Riches”, which showcases the natural and man made riches along the way…. Read more »

Dreamtime Cultural Centre open for visitors despite roadworks

Rockhampton’s Dreamtime Cultural Centre, nestled on 12 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds, remains open for visitors to immerse themselves in the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage despite the ongoing roadworks in the area. Operating Monday to… Read more »

1,200 New Rooms Needed By 2032 For Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton!

Population growth combined with visitor growth requires additional housing as well as short term commercial accommodation on the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton. In fact, according to the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation, our region is desperate for new… Read more »

Southern Great Barrier Reef Named Finalists for Excellence In Tourism Awards for the 2nd Year Running

The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in destination marketing for the second year running. The ATEC Awards celebrate… Read more »