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QLD ILCA State Titles to be hosted by the Keppel Bay Sailing Club 11 – 13 April 2025

Sailing enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Queensland ILCA State Titles are set to take place from April 11-13, 2025, at the Keppel Bay Sailing Club in Yeppoon. This premier event will bring together top ILCA (Laser) sailors from across the… Read more »

Ray White Yeppoon’s ‘Little Ray of Giving’ to support local Coast Guard

Ray White Yeppoon is proud to announce its upcoming ‘Little Ray of Giving’ fundraising event in support of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard. Set to take place on Saturday, 10th May at The Paddock, Yeppoon, the evening will feature drinks,… Read more »

Capricorn Coast Region Operators Shine at ATEC QLD Showcase 11th & 12th March 2025

A strong contingent of Capricorn Coast Region tourism operators have showcased their unique experiences at the ATEC Queensland Showcase New Product Workshop, in Sydney on Tuesday 11th March. Operators represented were Koorana Crocodile Farm (Adam Lever), High Valley Dawn Permaculture… Read more »

The Salty Lime Co set to unveil fully accessible amenities at Ceremony Hill

The Salty Lime Co has taken a significant step in ensuring inclusivity for all guests by introducing brand-new fully accessible amenities at Ceremony Hill. In final stages of construction, this latest enhancement reaffirms the business’s commitment to creating a welcoming… Read more »

Keppel Bay Sailing Club to host 2026 O’pen Skiff World Titles!

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club Sailing Team has been hard at work over the past few months, preparing a bid to host the prestigious 2026 O’pen Skiff World Titles—and are thrilled to announce that they have won the hosting rights!… Read more »

Official Opening of Keppel Bay Conference Centre and Sailing Hub

On Monday 3rd March, Keppel Bay Sailing Club welcomed special guests Federal Senator Anthony Chisholm, Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry, State Member for Keppel Nigel Hutton, Livingstone Shire Mayor Adam Belot, Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll, Project Manager Brian Hooper,… Read more »

Over 40 welcomed at ‘Capricorn Coast Region Welcomes You’ workshops

On March 4, we hosted two successful ‘Capricorn Coast Region Welcomes You’ workshops, part of the Queensland Welcomes You initiative. The morning session at the Empire Apartment Hotel in Rockhampton and the afternoon session at Salt Yeppoon collectively attracted over… Read more »

Capricorn Coast showcases adventure at Let’s Go Caravan & Camping Show in Adelaide

The 2025 Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show took place last weekend (26 February – 2 March) at the Adelaide Showgrounds. The Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region were once again represented on the popular Drive Queensland stand attracting significant… Read more »

Sunrise glistens across Capricorn Coast’s Yeppoon Lagoon

The Capricorn Coast region took centre stage on national television as the Sunrise weather team, led by JT (James Tobin), brought live coverage from the stunning Yeppoon Lagoon on Monday, 3rd March. Monday’s coverage was valued at over $700,000 ($52,152… Read more »

Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre (VIC) Out and About in Yeppoon!

Last week, our wonderful volunteers from the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre took some time to explore and enjoy Yeppoon. The group had a fantastic morning at Yeppoon Cinemas, where they watched the film (Widow Clicquot). A big thank you… Read more »