A beautiful showcase of Emerald
Posted on April 29th, 2022
The Central Highlands has starred in a campaign to recruit junior doctors to rural QLD. James Cook University’s General Practice Training unit has produced a fantastic video of Emerald (watch below) as part of the Be there. For them campaign to attract… Read more
Dig for Treasure
Posted on March 31st, 2022
Take a break from the iPads to dig for treasure️! Explore More of the Sapphire Gemfields these school holidays: Call into a fossicking park, fill a bucket, and get sieving to find your fortune Go wildlife spotting with a wander… Read more
TV Spotlight Shines on Central Queensland Highlands
Posted on March 29th, 2022
A national spotlight will soon shine on the Central Queensland Highlands when a popular TV program showcases the region. The episode of Taste of Australia with Hayden Quinn is expected go to air on Network 10 in June and will… Read more
This Bottle Tree’s Story is Very Cool!
Posted on February 24th, 2022
The tree (pictured) is estimated to be more than 140 years old and still bears the initials of World War 1 and 2 soldiers and their sweethearts. The young men carved letters into the trunk while waiting to catch the… Read more
Ever Seen Red Algae?!
Posted on February 21st, 2022
Red algae occurs in narrow landscapes where direct sunlight is minimal. These plants have adapted to photosynthesise using reflected light, rather than direct sunlight, so they reflect the opposite end of the colour spectrum compared with most other plants. (A… Read more
Festival Puts Country into Capella
Posted on January 21st, 2022
With amazing acts and so much to see and do, The Capella Country Music Festival 2022 is going to be an event not to be missed. The event runs from 3 to 8 May at the Capella Covered Arena and tickets… Read more
Temporary closures at Carnarvon
Posted on January 19th, 2022
Update 20.1.22: This alert is cancelled. All tracks are now open Previously: There’s been significant rain at Carnarvon Gorge – which is awesome but it also means all tracks and most sites have temporarily closed. This includes the main walking… Read more
Holidaying at Carnarvon Gorge is now a Breeze
Posted on January 13th, 2022
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE With a strong commitment to helping guests create an enjoyable holiday experience that won’t quickly be forgotten, Queensland owned and operated, Breeze Holiday Parks has recently taken the reigns of the former Takarakka Bush Resort at Carnarvon… Read more
