Include a stop at the Central QLD Highlands Visitor Information Centre (VIC) when doing your Christmas shopping.

The VIC has a range of locally-made treasures and locally-branded souvenirs that make ideal gifts for locals and faraway friends and family.

Items include:

• Jewellery, including sapphire pendants by Emerald Country
• Placemats and coasters featuring the work of local artist Shona Nicholls
• Mumma J’s homemade soaps and candles
• Tea towels, t-shirts, hats, carry cups, and drink bottles bearing the names of local towns and the Great Inland Way
• Hema road travel maps

Click here for the VIC’s operating hours.