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Steep orested slopes rising above plains, Blackdown Tableland.

Blackdown Tableland National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

Price from: Free

Discover deep gorges, spectacular lookouts and scenic waterfalls in Blackdown Tableland National Park, traditional home of the Ghungalu people. Explore...

Van Gogh Sunflower Emerald

Van Gogh Sunflower Painting

Landmarks and Buildings

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The world's biggest Van Gogh sunflower painting is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. The superstructure is 25 metres high with...

Capella

Peak Range Lookout – Capella

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

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Travel one kilometre south of Capella to the Peak Range Lookout and take in the beauty of 'The Peaks', a...

Tour group crosses a crystal clear creek at Carnarvon Gorge, with soaring sandstone cliffs behind.

Carnarvon Gorge Eco Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Evening Extended Full Day Nature and wildlife Walking and Biking Tours

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Carnarvon Gorge Eco-Tours are Carnarvon Gorge's only specialist guiding service - with twenty years of experience based in this iconic...

Car towing caravan driving along a road next to large body of water

Fairbairn Dam, Lake Maraboon

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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If you love fishing, you're going to love this holiday destination. Lake Maraboon is stocked with eight different kinds of...

Dingo

Dingo Statue

Landmarks and Buildings

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The origin of the town's name is shrouded in mystery! Some say a railway surveyor saw a dingo on the...

Central Highlands

Emerald Centenary of Federation Mosaic Pathway

Parks and Gardens

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A step by step snapshot of Emerald's colourful history is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. Walk the mosaic pathway which...

Central Highlands

Mackenzie Park

Parks and Gardens

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Mackenzie Park, on the eastern side of town, is home to a rare tree that is only found in the...

Central Highlands

Emerald Botanic Gardens

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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Relax as you meander through an oasis like no other within Queensland’s Central Highlands. The Emerald Botanic Gardens is a...

Camp and vehicle set up under trees with mown grass in foreground.

Salvator Rosa, Carnarvon National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Crystal clear springs add more than ten million litres of water a day to peaceful Louisa Creek and the Nogoa...

Sapphires

Miners Heritage Walk-In Mine

Agri, Mining and Industry Galleries, Museums and Collections Shopping and Markets

Price from: $15.00

Miners Heritage is Australia's largest underground walk-in sapphire mine tour. Visit the Central Queensland Sapphire Fields and take an informative...

Virgin Rock

Virgin Rock

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Virgin Rock, which is situated four kilometres from Springsure is on the eastern side of Mount Zamia and has a...

Rainworth Fort

Old Rainworth Fort

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Price from: $5.00

Old Rainworth Fort, just south of Springsure, was built in 1862 as protection against aboriginal attack. The fort was fireproof...

Young boy playing with our Dojo robots.

Outback Exploratorium

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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There is something to excite everyone at Outback Exploratorium's Discovery Space with various hands-on activities and creative spaces specifically designed...

Crossing Carnarvon Creek in Carnarvon Gorge

Central Queensland Nature Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Central Queensland Nature Tours is an owner-operated business located at the gateway to Carnarvon National Park, offering a blend of...

Central Highlands

Japanese Gardens, Blackwater

Parks and Gardens

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The Japanese Gardens in Blackwater are reputed to be the best of their kind in Queensland. The gardens mark the...

Capella Light Pole Murals

Capella Light Pole Murals

Galleries, Museums and Collections Landmarks and Buildings

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Don’t miss the wall and pole murals in Peak Downs Street. The pole near the pub commemorates the fact that...

Stair trails on pink sky over Lake Nuga Nuga.

Nuga Nuga National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Spend time amongst a rare woodland communities next to one of the largest natural lakes in the Central Queensland Sandstone...

Rubyvale Gem Gallery

Rubyvale Gem Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections Shopping and Markets

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Australian Tourism Award-winning Rubyvale Gem Gallery is a small family business established in 1988 and is now situated in its...

High view of surrounding landscape with bushland and buildings.

Minerva Hills National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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Spectacular jagged peaks provide a scenic backdrop to this Central Queensland national park. Formed by volcanic activity millions of years...

Central Highlands

Bedford Weir

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Bedford Weir is a man-made impoundment on the Mackenzie River, situated 25 kilometres north of Blackwater. The area is...

View with mountain peaks in distance.

Ka Ka Mundi, Carnarvon National Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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The sandstone cliffs of the Great Dividing Range dominate the clear blue skyline to the south as you drive across...

M and M Sapphires

M and M Sapphires

Agri, Mining and Industry Shopping and Markets

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Buy direct from the miner. M and M Sapphires have exquisite Cut Sapphires and Sapphire Jewellery on display. They can...

Central Highlands

Emerald Historic Railway Station

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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Emerald’s first Railway Station was built in 1899 but, unfortunately, burned down within a year. In 1900 a new Railway...