Discover this fishing spot
Posted on June 22nd, 2020
We’ve had a few enquiries about Bingegan Weir lately so we thought we’d also share the info with the rest of you! It’s 65kms north of Dingo and it’s a popular destination for fishing and boating. Camping is allowed but… Read more
Virtual reality filming
Posted on June 19th, 2020
It’s been a fun few days filming in the Sapphire Gemfields and Blackdown Tableland National Park for a new virtual reality (VR) project. We are working with film maker Lou Petho, Australian Nature Guides and the Queensland Information Centres Association… Read more
** UPDATED: VIC is open (again)
Posted on June 8th, 2020
The Visitor Information Centre in Emerald is open to the public again, following confirmation that a COVID case in Blackwater was a false alarm. Call in to the VIC between 10:00am and 4:00pm weekdays and 10:00am and 2:00pm on weekends… Read more
Carnarvon Gorge, Sapphire Gemfields featured in “Holidaying with kids”
Posted on June 2nd, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Family Holiday Destinations (FHD) believes that there is no better place to be confined over Winter than the state of Queensland. Sharing destination information and inspiration for family travel, the website and digital magazine is dedicated to… Read more
Queensland is OPEN!
Posted on June 1st, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE In welcomed news for the ailing tourism sector, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday revealed a valuable lifeline for the industry that will deliver significant steps towards reviving the region. From noon today (Monday 1st June), Queenslanders can… Read more
Shout out to Central Highlands tourism volunteers
Posted on May 21st, 2020
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the people at the heart of the Central Highlands’ tourism industry. en volunteers help to run the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Emerald 361 days a year (with the exception… Read more
Australian Nature Guides provide USA students with a taste of Carnarvon
Posted on May 20th, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE The usual silence, peace, and remote tranquillity that the Sandstone Wilderness landscape is renowned for has not been critically altered in recent months, but creativity and innovation has been ringing louder than ever for Carnarvon Gorge based… Read more
Fossicking returns
Posted on May 17th, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT Weโve got a real gem for you! All Queensland fossicking areas re-opened from 11.59pm Friday, 15 May 2020. Do you dig it?! But donโt forget, we all still need to do our bit โ continue… Read more