Name: Capella Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 11 Peak Downs Street, Capella QLD 4723
Phone: (07) 4984 9300
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Capella / Tieri / Lilyvale / Central Highlands
What Area It Caters For
1. Capella Township (Primary Area)
- Capella Pioneer Village Museum
- Local cafés, shops and township services
- Agricultural heritage precincts
- Town parks, sporting facilities and community centres
2. Tieri & Northern Mining Districts
- Tieri township and mining‑industry services
- Rural landscapes and mining‑related touring
- Community facilities and small‑town amenities
- Access routes to nearby mining operations
3. Lilyvale, Retro & Peak Downs District
- Historic Peak Downs agricultural region
- Rural touring routes and grain‑growing districts
- Scenic drives across open farmland
- Small‑town heritage markers and community precincts
4. Clermont Linkages (Northern Corridor)
- Clermont township and heritage precincts
- Copperfield historical sites
- Theresa Creek Dam recreation
- Rural touring across northern Central Queensland
5. Emerald Township (Regional Hub)
- Emerald Visitor Information Centre
- Botanic Gardens, Fairbairn Dam and town attractions
- Accommodation, dining and major services
- Gregory Highway and Capricorn Highway touring connections
6. Central Highlands Touring Routes
- Gregory Highway travellers
- Agricultural and mining heritage trails
- Rural touring across Capella, Tieri, Lilyvale and Clermont
- Regional events and community festivals
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures and Central Highlands touring guides
- Agricultural and mining heritage information
- Museum and Pioneer Village details
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Capella, Tieri, Emerald, Clermont)
- Event information (festivals, markets, regional shows)
- Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Capella Visitor Information Centre is a key accredited VIC for the Central Highlands, supporting visitors exploring Capella’s Pioneer Village, Tieri’s mining township, Lilyvale and Retro’s rural districts, and the northern linkages toward Clermont. It is a central hub for agricultural heritage touring, mining‑region exploration, rural travel and Gregory Highway journeys across Central Queensland.