Name: Emerald Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: Egerton Street, Emerald QLD 4720
Phone: (07) 4982 4142
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Emerald / Gemfields / Central Highlands
What Area It Caters For
1. Emerald Township (Primary Area)
- Emerald Botanic Gardens
- Fairbairn Dam / Lake Maraboon recreation
- Historic railway precinct and Van Gogh sunflower painting
- Local cafés, shops and township services
- Agricultural heritage and regional produce outlets
2. Comet Township
- Comet River and riverside recreation
- Leichhardt Tree historic marker
- Rural landscapes and small‑town heritage
- Quiet touring routes along the Capricorn Highway
3. Capella & Northern Central Highlands
- Capella Pioneer Village Museum
- Agricultural and mining heritage precincts
- Rural touring routes toward Tieri and Lilyvale
- Gregory Highway travellers
4. Sapphire Gemfields (Sapphire, Rubyvale, Anakie, Willows)
- Sapphire fossicking fields and guided tours
- Gem shops, fossicking parks and heritage sites
- Rubyvale’s underground mine tours
- Anakie’s gem markets and community precincts
5. Lake Maraboon / Fairbairn Dam
- Fishing, boating and water‑based recreation
- Picnic areas, lookouts and day‑use facilities
- Accommodation and camping options nearby
6. Blackwater & Eastern Linkages
- Blackwater International Coal Centre
- Mining heritage displays and township services
- Capricorn Highway touring connections
7. Central Highlands Touring Routes
- Capricorn Highway and Gregory Highway travellers
- Agricultural, mining and gemfields heritage trails
- Rural touring across Emerald, Comet, Capella and the Gemfields
- Regional events and community festivals
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Central Highlands touring guides
- Gemfields fossicking information and permits
- Agricultural and mining heritage details
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Emerald, Gemfields, Capella, Comet)
- Event information (festivals, markets, regional shows)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Emerald Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the Central Highlands, supporting visitors exploring Emerald’s gardens and lake precinct, Comet’s river and heritage sites, Capella’s Pioneer Village, and the Sapphire Gemfields’ fossicking attractions. It is the key hub for gemfields tourism, agricultural heritage touring, mining‑region exploration and Capricorn Highway travel across Central Queensland.