Capricorn Tourism is one of the fourteen Regional Tourism Organisations in Queensland, recognised by Tourism Queensland and Tourism Australia.
The region incorporates the local authority areas of Rockhampton Regional Council & Central Highlands Regional Council, stretching from the Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island in the east, west through Rockhampton, Mount Morgan and Gracemere, then travelling out to Emerald, the Sapphire Gemfields and Carnarvon Gorge.
The region covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometres.
Capricorn Tourism is a non-profit membership based organisation that exists through the support of membership subscriptions, marketing initiatives, grant funding and corporate sponsorships. We represent some 350 tourism businesses including hotels, motels, farm stays, tours & attractions, beach and island holiday venues, the sapphire gemfields and National Parks.
Capricorn Tourism also operate a nationally accredited Visitor Information Centre located at "The Spire" on the Gladstone Road in Rockhampton, just as you arrive in the city. From here, our qualified travel consultant staff and team of volunteers are able to provide 'local' advice and make bookings for travel, accommodation and attractions. Ours is a proudly non-biased booking and information service.
The Management Committee of the organisation comprises 13 members from the tourism and hospitality industry, local government stakeholders and fellow tourism organisations.
World Tourism Links
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Niue Tourism
Niue Island is Polynesia the way it all used to be. Swim with whales and dolphins. Walk through flocks of butterflies in virgin rainforest. Dive within spectacular underwater cathedrals. Drift beneath avenues of perfumed frangipani. Discover tiny swimming coves teeming with coloured fish. Explore the most breathtaking caves in the South Pacific with ease. Gaze upon breaching whales 80 metres from your breakfast table. Snorkel over bright corals in warm tropical water acclaimed as being amongst the clearest in the world. Nothing on our planet Earth comes close to Niue. Undiscovered. Unspoiled. Unbelievable.
Capricorn Tourism
Capricorn Tourism is one of the fourteen Regional Tourism Organisations in Queensland, recognised by Tourism Queensland and Tourism Australia.
The region incorporates the local authority areas of Rockhampton Regional Council & Central Highlands Regional Council, stretching from the Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island in the east, west through Rockhampton, Mount Morgan and Gracemere, then travelling out to Emerald, the Sapphire Gemfields and Carnarvon Gorge.
Tourism Victoria
Tourism Victoria is a vibrant and dynamic State Government statutory authority actively marketing Victoria as a premier tourism destination both domestically and internationally.
Mission Statement
Together with Victoria’s tourism industry, Tourism Victoria is working to maximise employment and the long-term economy of tourism to Victoria by developing and marketing the State as a competitive tourism destination.
The Tourism Victoria Board, comprising 10 experienced private sector representatives, provides the strategic direction for Tourism Victoria based on four broad goals:
* Marketing: Increase visitor numbers, length of stay and visitor expenditure by implementing innovative and effective marketing strategies to position Victoria as a distinct and competitive tourist destination.
* Leadership: Take a leadership role in the tourism industry, encourage professional standards and the development of cooperative arrangements which maximise industry effectiveness.
* Infrastructure: Improve the tourism assets of Victoria by identifying infrastructure opportunities and facilitating development projects.
* Management: Maximise the effective use of resources by conducting the business of Tourism Victoria in accordance with professional commercial management principles.
Canberra Tourism
Canberra became the site for the newly federated nation of Australia in 1908 by a ballot in Parliament after extensive searching. The Indigenous peoples of this area have lived here for over 20,000 years. Since then the city has grown to become the proud home of the Australian story.Canberra is a fantastic base from which to explore the many treasures of the surrounding region. Explore historic townships, natural wonders, beautiful coastlines and the famous Snowy Mountains. So allow enough time to linger longer and enjoy all the nation’s capital has to offer.