Name: Rolleston Visitor Information Centre (accredited)
Address: 12 Planet Street, Rolleston QLD 4702
Phone: (07) 4984 4243
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Rolleston / Minerva Hills / Expedition National Park South / Springsure (shared) / Lower Central Highlands
What Area It Caters For
1. Rolleston Township (Primary Area)
- Rolleston town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities
- Rural landscapes and agricultural districts
- Gateway to Minerva Hills and southern Carnarvon access routes
- Heritage markers and local history displays
2. Minerva Hills National Park
- Lookouts, escarpments and sandstone formations
- Bushwalking, photography and nature‑based recreation
- Wildlife viewing and scenic drives
- Major attraction for visitors based in Rolleston
3. Expedition National Park (Southern Access)
- Robinson Gorge and rugged sandstone country
- Remote bushwalking and nature‑based activities
- Touring routes linking Rolleston, Injune and Bauhinia
- Popular with hikers, 4WD travellers and nature enthusiasts
4. Springsure Township (Shared Coverage)
- Virgin Rock and heritage precincts
- Town parks, cafés and small‑town facilities
- Touring routes linking Rolleston, Emerald and Minerva Hills
- Shared VIC coverage with Springsure’s local information point
5. Bauhinia & Surrounding Rural Districts
- Broadacre farming landscapes (cattle, grain, mixed agriculture)
- Quiet inland touring routes toward Moura and Injune
- Rural community halls and heritage markers
- Scenic drives through remote Central Highlands country
6. Lower Central Highlands Touring Corridor
- Gregory Highway routes linking Emerald, Springsure, Rolleston and Injune
- 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 Minerva Hills, Expedition National Park and local attractions
- Accommodation and dining recommendations (Rolleston, Springsure)
- 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 Springsure, Bauhinia and surrounding districts
- Public amenities and visitor rest facilities
Summary
The Rolleston Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for the Lower Central Highlands, supporting visitors exploring Minerva Hills, Expedition National Park, Springsure’s heritage precincts and the rugged sandstone landscapes surrounding Rolleston. It is a key hub for inland touring, nature‑based recreation, agricultural region travel and national‑park exploration across the southern Central Highlands.