Visitor Centre re-opens
Posted on May 15th, 2020
Tourism recovery in the Central Highlands has taken a step in the right direction, with the re-opening of the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Emerald. Eased COVID-19 restrictions mean the VIC can operate weekdays 10:00am – 4:00pm and weekends 10:00am… Read more
Life after lockdown is finally beginning
Posted on May 14th, 2020
BY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR PAUL THOMPSON IT’S finally here. Life after lockdown is beginning to take shape with the Queensland Governments Roadmap to easing restrictions hitting Stage 1 on Friday. It is now a game changer for local businesses who… Read more
Digital Art Exhibition
Posted on May 7th, 2020
While we wait for travel restrictions to ease, check out the first online exhibition from the Central Highlands Regional Galleries. It showcases the incredible work and wonderful talent of the artists, photographers, craftworkers and artisans living within our region. The… Read more
Stones with a story
Posted on May 5th, 2020
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Sapphires are part of our Australian heritage and are internationally recognised amongst the world’s most precious gemstones. Apart from their remarkable physical attributes, the stone is appreciated for holding excellent metaphysical properties. It will help in bringing… Read more
Seqwater and Sunwater dams to reopen
Posted on April 28th, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT The Palaszczuk Government today announced that all Seqwater and Sunwater dams and recreation areas will re-open to the public for day use from Saturday, May 2, following a relaxation in guidelines from the Chief Health… Read more
Dreaming of outdoor adventures
Posted on April 22nd, 2020
BY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR PAUL THOMPSON IN THESE times when we cannot physically travel, I resort to one of my, favourite pastimes – day dreaming, gazing at maps and photos of past trips in the Central Highlands. I have had… Read more
Hidden Gems of CQ Revealed
Posted on April 17th, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT When it comes to visiting Queensland’s world famous gemfields it’s not hard to get lost in the rugged natural beauty, but for many, getting lost en-route is a far less enjoyable experience. Thankfully – once… Read more
Camping, fossicking out statewide
Posted on March 31st, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT Fossicking has joined camping as another activity that needs to stop to support social distancing during the COVID-19 emergency. Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham today urged council and private camping ground operators… Read more
