Central Highlands & Sapphire Gemfields
Capella
The distinct Peak Range, a succession of gigantic dome topped mountains north of Capella, is a photographer’s delight and dominates the surrounding downs.
Emerald
Named not for its gems but for the lush green pastures that once surrounded the town, Emerald is the hub of the Central Highlands area.
Gorges
A slice of heaven within mining and cattle country, the Capricorn Region boasts sprawling national parks with towering escarpments and gorges, rainforest and waterfalls.
Lake Maraboon
While in the Central Highlands at Lake Maraboon, you also can hunt for another kind of local treasure – fish!
Sapphire Gemfields
Make the discovery of a lifetime when you go fossicking for gems at the largest sapphire fields in the Southern Hemisphere, which include the towns of Rubyvale, Anakie, Willows Gemfields and Sapphire.
