Name: Springsure Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: Eclipse Street, Springsure QLD 4722
Phone: (07) 4984 1963
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Springsure / Minerva Hills / Rolleston (shared) / Cairdbeign / Orion / Southern Central Highlands
What Area It Caters For
1. Springsure Township (Primary Area)
- Virgin Rock lookout and sandstone formations
- Heritage precincts and local history displays
- Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Rural landscapes and agricultural districts
2. Minerva Hills National Park
- Lookouts, escarpments and rugged sandstone formations
- Bushwalking, photography and nature‑based recreation
- Wildlife viewing and scenic drives
- Major attraction for visitors based in Springsure
3. Rolleston Township (Shared Coverage)
- Rolleston Visitor Information Centre (primary for Rolleston)
- Gateway to Expedition National Park and Minerva Hills
- Rural landscapes and small‑town facilities
- Touring routes linking Springsure, Emerald and Rolleston
4. Cairdbeign & Surrounding Rural Districts
- Broadacre farming landscapes (cattle, grain, mixed agriculture)
- Quiet inland touring routes toward Rolleston and Orion
- Rural community halls and heritage markers
- Scenic drives through remote Central Highlands country
5. Orion Township
- Small rural community precinct
- Agricultural landscapes and country touring routes
- Access to remote sandstone country and rural drives
6. Southern Central Highlands Touring Corridor
- Gregory Highway routes linking Emerald, Springsure and Rolleston
- Sandstone landscapes, national parks and heritage markers
- Popular with caravanners, motorcyclists, hikers and long‑distance travellers
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Central Highlands touring guides
- Information on Virgin Rock, Minerva Hills and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Springsure, Rolleston, Emerald)
- Event information (markets, shows, community festivals)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Nature‑based recreation advice (bushwalking, lookouts, national parks)
- Rural touring advice for Rolleston, Cairdbeign and Orion
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Springsure Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the southern Central Highlands, supporting visitors exploring Virgin Rock, Minerva Hills National Park, Rolleston’s shared touring corridor and the rural districts of Cairdbeign and Orion. It is a key hub for inland touring, nature‑based recreation, agricultural region travel and sandstone‑country exploration across the Central Highlands.