Southern Great Barrier Reef - Latest News
The Great Barrier Reef Nominated for Global Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on May 14th, 2025
In a historic moment, the Great Barrier Reef has been nominated for the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Lifetime Achievement Award—the first time in history a non-human entity has received such an honour. This milestone is part of the global… Read more »
2025/26 Capricorn Coast Region Visitor & Lifestyle Guide
Posted on May 13th, 2025
The official 2025/26 Capricorn Coast Region Visitor & Lifestyle Guide has just been released, offering a comprehensive look at one of Queensland’s most captivating destinations. Produced by Capricorn Enterprise, this official A5-sized guide serves as the primary tourism and lifestyle… Read more »
Capricorn Coast’s Reef Distillers Strikes Gold with Fingerlime Vodka at 2025 World Drink Awards
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Reef Distillers is proudly raising a glass to international success after taking home Gold at the 2025 World Drink Awards, with its signature Fingerlime Vodka officially crowned Best Botanical Vodka in Australia. This prestigious global accolade recognises the exceptional craftsmanship,… Read more »
Capricorn Coast region well represented at the 2025 Sydney Caravan and Camping Show
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ilona Higgins proudly represented our destination at the 2025 Sydney Caravan and Camping Show, which welcomed over 43,000 attendees across six days (April 29 – May 4). The event was a vibrant showcase of… Read more »
2025 Best of Queensland Experience results reflect consumer tick of excellence
Posted on May 13th, 2025
Tourism operators across the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton have once again proven their commitment to excellence, with the release of the 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences Program (BOQEP) results showcasing a year of strong growth and outstanding achievements. A total… Read more »
More European Trade Partners Experience the Capricorn Coast on Post-ATE Famils
Posted on May 7th, 2025
Following ATE25, Capricorn Enterprise welcomed two high-value international trade partners on their self-drive famils to experience the best of the Capricorn Coast region. Ralph Wischer from TravelEssence (Netherlands) explored Castle Rock Farm with a guided buggy tour, before heading over to… Read more »
Tourism Australia’s Regional GM Continental Europe visits Capricorn Coast Region, SGBR for first time!
Posted on May 7th, 2025
Tourism Australia’s Regional General Manager for Continental Europe, Eva Seller visited our Capricorn Coast Region for the very first time in a whirlwind visit from the evening of Thursday 1st May to midday Saturday 3rd May, before heading south to… Read more »
International Agents Wowed by Capricorn Coast Pre-ATE Famil
Posted on May 6th, 2025
Capricorn Enterprise in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), Tourism Australia (TA) and our industry operators wowed four key international agents to our region from Wed 23rd to Sunday 27th April, prior to ATE25 in Brisbane. Olivia, Ramona, Fiona… Read more »
ATE25 – Interest Grows for Southern Great Barrier Reef Destination!
Posted on May 6th, 2025
ATE25 (Australian Tourism Exchange) wowed international delegates in Brisbane from 27th April to 1st May, with a record number of Queensland booths and a record 18 booths attending from our Southern Great Barrier Reef Destination, half of which were from… Read more »
Global spotlight on Southern Great Barrier Reef at ATE25 Media Program
Posted on May 6th, 2025
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre came alive with energy as Grace from Bundaberg Tourism and Alyssah from Capricorn Enterprise showcased the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s story at the ATE25 International Media Marketplace (IMM). Held over two vibrant days on… Read more »
