Savannah Guides recruits one of our own as first female President
Posted on December 22nd, 2021
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE Launching herself into the great outdoors, immersed in nature and surrounded by wildlife, Michelle Whitehouse began living out her passion in 2016 amongst the pristine sandstone beauty of Carnarvon Gorge. Committing herself wholly to developing a greater… Read more
Meet Michelle and Simon from Carnarvon Gorge on My Way
Posted on November 18th, 2021
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE UPDATED: You can watch this clip from My Way here: PREVIOUSLY: With over twenty years of experience based on the iconic Queensland landscape of Carnarvon Gorge, Michelle and Simon from Carnarvon Gorge Eco-Tours are proud to share… Read more
ALERT: Bushfires at Carnarvon Gorge National Park
Posted on October 28th, 2021
UPDATE 28 OCTOBER 2021: Carnarvon National Park is re-opening today, after recent rain reduced the bushfire threat. All visitor facilities, campgrounds and walking tracks will re-open, excluding the Carnarvon Great Walk. The Carnarvon Great Walk (and camping areas within the… Read more
Happy Sweet 16th to Us!
Posted on September 26th, 2021
The Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Emerald was officially opened on 26 September 2005 by the then Emerald Mayor Peter Maguire and Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott. Today, the centre is run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers… Read more
Plan B ideas now that Gemfest is cancelled
Posted on August 10th, 2021
Need a Plan B now that Gemfest – Festival of Gems is cancelled for 2021? You’ve come to the right place because we’re bursting with ideas! The Saturday Night Spectacular is still happening, thanks to Rubyvale Progress Association. Details here…. Read more
Inspiring passengers to Explore More
Posted on July 26th, 2021
It now won’t take long for arriving passengers at Emerald Airport to want to Explore More of the Central Queensland Highlands. Three promotional videos that showcase our region’s top spots – Carnarvon Gorge, Sapphire Gemfields and Blackdown Tableland – are… Read more
The story of Sunflowers
Posted on July 20th, 2021
Emerald’s Big Easel is arguably the most photographed spot in the Central Queensland Highlands but it also generates the most questions from visitors… namely ‘what’s its story?’. Well, we’re glad you asked! The monumental installation was created by Canadian artist… Read more
Open Day at Springsure Visitor Information Centre
Posted on July 14th, 2021
You’re invited to Explore More of what we have to offer to the Springsure community, businesses and visitors to our region. The local Visitor Inforation Centre, located inside the Springsure Federation Woolshed, is holding an open day from 12:00pm –… Read more
