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
Recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs closed
Posted on March 30th, 2020
SUNWATER STATEMENT In line with recent government announcements, Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs will be closed to public use from Tuesday 31 March 2020 until further notice. This includes: day trips camping land and water-based activities – swimming, boating,… Read more
Campgrounds close in response to COVID-19
Posted on March 25th, 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT The Palaszczuk Government today announced the closure of all campgrounds in national parks, state forests and state managed recreation and protected areas, in response to the COVID-19 (corona virus) outbreak. Minister for Environment and the… Read more
Closed for COVID-19
Posted on March 24th, 2020
Unfortunately we’ve had to close the Emerald Visitor Information Centre (VIC) to the public, due to COVID-19. However, the centre will be staffed from 9:00am to 4:00pm weekdays for phone and email conversations, support and enquiries. We have also put… Read more
Changes to BICC
Posted on March 23rd, 2020
Following the Federal Government announcement on Sunday March 22 2020 the following protocols have been enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 12pm Monday 23 March the following changes will be implemented at the Blackwater International Coal Centre. *… Read more
Check out the region’s hidden gems
Posted on February 17th, 2020
by Tourism Development Coordinator Paul Thompson With all the recent rain around the Central Highlands, a lot of our waterways, creeks, rivers and even some dormant waterfalls have come to life. This is a great time to pack a picnic… Read more
