Name: Blackwater International Coal Centre Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 1 Coal Street, Blackwater QLD 4717
Phone: (07) 4982 7755
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Blackwater / Bluff / Dingo / Central Highlands
What Area It Caters For
1. Blackwater Township (Primary Area)
- International Coal Centre and mining heritage displays
- Coal‑rail operations and railway history
- Local cafés, shops and township services
- Town parks, sporting facilities and community precincts
2. Bluff Township
- Railway heritage and coal‑rail operations
- Small‑town facilities and parks
- Capricorn Highway traveller support
- Rural landscapes and community attractions
3. Dingo & Eastern Central Highlands
- Dingo township and roadhouse services
- Rural touring routes and agricultural districts
- Historic pubs and small‑town amenities
- Scenic drives across the eastern Central Highlands
4. Blackdown Tableland National Park
- Sandstone cliffs, lookouts and walking tracks
- Waterholes, creeks and day‑use areas
- Cultural sites and nature‑based touring
- QPWS information provided via Blackwater VIC
5. Comet Township
- Comet River and historic sites
- Small‑town touring and rural landscapes
- Local heritage markers and community facilities
6. Emerald Township (Regional Hub)
- Emerald Visitor Information Centre
- Botanic Gardens, Fairbairn Dam and town attractions
- Accommodation, dining and major services
- Capricorn Highway touring connections
7. Central Highlands Touring Routes
- Capricorn Highway travellers
- Mining heritage trails
- Rural touring across Blackwater, Bluff, Dingo and Comet
- Regional events and community festivals
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Central Highlands touring guides
- Mining heritage and coal‑industry information
- National park details (Blackdown Tableland)
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Blackwater, Bluff, Dingo, Emerald)
- Event information (community festivals, markets, regional shows)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Blackwater Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the Central Highlands mining region, supporting visitors exploring Blackwater’s coal‑industry heritage, Bluff’s railway history, Dingo’s rural township, Comet’s river precinct, and the sandstone landscapes of Blackdown Tableland National Park. It is the key hub for mining‑heritage touring, national‑park exploration, rural travel and Capricorn Highway journeys across Central Queensland.