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Farewell to tourism trailblazer

We are incredibly saddened by the loss of Peter Brown, founder of the multi-award-winning Rubyvale Gem Gallery. Peter, who arrived in the Sapphire Gemfields in 1974, was a trailblazer and a leader in our local tourism industry, and an all-round… Read more

All set for Easter

With our tourism season kicking off in just a couple of weeks, the crew at the Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has spent a day exploring more of our local attractions. The familiarisation tour in and around Blackwater… Read more

TV Star Trifecta

The Central Queensland Highlands has basked in the TV spotlight lately, featuring in three segments within a fortnight! Peter Brown from Rubyvale Gem Gallery Peter told his life story to Channel 9’s My Way. “The man who went to the Gemfields to… Read more

New Emerald-Sunshine Coast Flights

If you live on or near the Sunshine Coast, Alliance Airlines is making it easier than ever to Explore More of the Central Queensland Highlands. Direct, twice-weekly Emerald-Sunshine Coast flights are now available. Prices start from just $155 one way… Read more

Get the kids off the devices and into Central QLD Highlands!

Let’s face it. Most kids would probably be happy to fill the Easter school holidays with Roblox and TikTok! But it’ll be far easier to peel the kids away from their mobile devices – at least temporarily – when you… Read more

Carnarvon Gorge Accommodation Update

Takarakka Bush Resort at Carnarvon Gorge, Central Queensland Highlands, will be closed from Feb 8th until Feb 28th 2021 to carry out important maintenance work. Unfortunately, being the off-season, this means NONE of our formal accommodation providers will be open… Read more

Have a treasured holiday and get fossicking in Queensland’s backyard

There’s been an upsurge in the number of people fossicking for gold, sapphires, emeralds and opals in Queensland’s hotspots for precious metals and gems. More than 18,000 fossickers’ licences have been issued in just the last two financial years. With… Read more

Plan Ahead this Summer

Before you travel to the Central Queensland Highlands over the festive season, please plan ahead! Many tourism and hospitality operators reduce their opening hours, and some close, over the warmer months, so it pays to check with them before you… Read more

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