A new quest to inspire you to Explore More
Posted on June 18th, 2021
A campaign to inspire visitors to Explore More of the Central Queensland Highlands has picked up pace on social media. Explore More of the Sapphire Gemfields has premiered on Facebook and Instagram and is the first of five short and snappy… Read more
New tour bus takes visitors even deeper through Carnarvon Gorge
Posted on June 14th, 2021
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Leading guided tours is more than ‘just a job’ to Michelle and Simon from Carnarvon Gorge Eco Tours (Australian Nature Guides). With a passion for the outdoors and showing visitors the wonders of their beautiful backyard, the… Read more
Local artist ‘chuffed’ to share story of resilience and optimism
Posted on June 4th, 2021
BY CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL For Derek Hedgcock, community art is all about storytelling and his latest design tells one of the undeniable resilience and stoic optimism of the Central Highlands. The piece, entitled ‘We Can’t Fly! But… We’re Telling… Read more
Gemfest, Festival of Gems – Australia’s Premier Gem Show makes a comeback in 2021
Posted on April 28th, 2021
Townships within Central Queensland Highlands are set to shine at this year’s Gemfest, Festival of Gems from 12th – 15th August. With planning well underway for the iconic event, which was dampened by pandemic restrictions in 2020, Australia’s Premier Gem… Read more
Visitor Centre Opening Hours for Anzac Day long weekend
Posted on April 23rd, 2021
If you need to call into one of our Visitor Information Centres this long weekend, please first check we’re open! EMERALD: Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Information Centre, Clermont Street. Phone 07 4982 4142 OPEN Saturday, 24 April, 9:00am – 3:00pm… Read more
Drag n Dine Show to hit New Royal Hotel Rubyvale
Posted on April 21st, 2021
Colourful fun is going to light up the New Royal Hotel Rubyvale this week as Brisbane based multi-award-winning drag cabaret entertainer, Wanda D’Parke brings her flamboyant show back to the Central Queensland Highlands community. Following a successful visit to the… Read more
Tell us how we can enhance your stay
Posted on April 15th, 2021
What can the Central Queensland Highlands do to enhance its welcome to recreational vehicle (RV) owners, caravanners and campers? A survey is open here until 30 April 2021 to collect public feedback for the Central Queensland Highlands Recreational Vehicle (RV) and… Read more
Expanded VIC operating hours
Posted on April 9th, 2021
Our welcome is now bigger than ever! We’ve recruited six more visitor service officers which means our Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in Springsure, Blackwater, and Duaringa are now open for longer during the peak season April – October. Blackwater’s VIC… Read more
