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
Holiday Here This Year
Posted on January 31st, 2020
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to throw their support behind Australia’s tourism industry in the wake of the devastating bushfires, by holidaying in their own backyard. Tourism Australia’s Holiday Here This Year campaign launched today taps into the overwhelming goodwill and… Read more
Carnarvon Creates
Posted on January 16th, 2020
A unique arts & cultural experience 26 March to 2 April 2020 Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and cultivate your creativity at this amazing artist retreat at Takarakka Bush Resort in stunning Carnarvon Gorge National Park, an absolute hidden gem. Join… Read more
Vision for Thriving Visitor Industry
Posted on December 9th, 2019
A three-year vision to develop a thriving visitor economy for the Central Highlands has launched. The Central Highlands Visitor Economy Strategy 2020-2022 sets out how the industry can collaborate to attract more overnight visitors, increase income across the year and… Read more
Short Film Paves Way for New Tourism Trail
Posted on November 29th, 2019
A new short film signals the beginning of a new tourism product for the Central Highlands. The Gregory Crinum Mine Legacy video premiered at the Tourism and Events Forum in Emerald on Wednesday, 27 November, to launch the new Central… Read more
Two Projects to Turbo Charge Tourism
Posted on November 19th, 2019
Two exciting initiatives to turbo charge tourism and events growth in the Central Highlands will launch at an industry event next week. The Tourism and Events Forum will be presented by the Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) in Emerald on… Read more
Map to Discover the Central Highlands
Posted on June 11th, 2019
Visitors to Queensland’s Central Highlands now have a handy new tool to explore the region. The new Central Highlands Touring Map is a fold-out brochure featuring information on the region’s best drives, including four-wheel-drive routes and self-drive trails. The full-colour… Read more
