Christmas Gift Ideas
Posted on November 30th, 2020
Add a Central Highlands Queensland flavour to your Christmas gifts with these ideas from the Visitor Information Centre in Emerald. Gourmet foods including sweet, savory and condiments, crafted in Emerald by Like Mum Used to Make. Cushion covers by Blackwater artist… Read more
Take Your Pick of Pools
Posted on November 25th, 2020
When the mercury rises, take your pick from the Central Highlands’ seven aquatic centres. All aquatic centres are now open for the summer period and opening hours can be found on the Central Highlands Regional Council website. Facilities include the… Read more
Telling our story
Posted on September 29th, 2020
The Central Highlands’ Tourism Development Coordinator Paul Thompson and the Media Mortar team spent last week travelling across the Central Highlands consulting with operators, community groups and residents. It’s part of a project to create a brand story, which will… Read more
Media Spotlight on Central Highlands
Posted on August 26th, 2020
The easing of COVID-related restrictions in the past few months has provided a few great PR opportunities for the Central Highlands. These include: Carnarvon Gorge was recently showcased as part of Channel 7’s Creek to Coast Sunseeker Caravans feature. Find… Read more
Central Highlands Produce Showcased in Brisbane
Posted on August 3rd, 2020
The flavours of Central Highlands agriculture have transformed into a fine dining experience in Brisbane. The fifth annual Farm to Fine Dining Regional Produce Dinner was held recently to promote regional produce and agribusiness to close to 70 influential guests…. Read more
Experiences on your doorstep that rival the world’s most popular tourist destinations
Posted on July 29th, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Graced with numerous homegrown alternatives to some of the most famous attractions across the globe, the Central Highlands, Keppel Islands and everything in between is waiting for domestic travellers to discover. And there has never been a… Read more
COVID Restrictions at Carnarvon Gorge
Posted on July 26th, 2020
BY QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT Due to COVID-19 restrictions, some campsites in Carnarvon Gorge camping area over the September 2020 school holidays will be closed. * Due to social-distancing regulations, there is no guarantee that you will be camping where you booked… Read more
Creek to Coast at Carnarvon
Posted on July 15th, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Sponsored by Sunseeker Caravans, the crew from Creek to Coast are visiting Carnarvon Gorge this week, providing viewers with the opportunity to get a taste of the Sandstone Wilderness. With thanks to Sandstone Park, Australian Nature Guides… Read more