Getting here & around

road

The Central Queensland Highlands is intersected by the Capricorn Highway (Capricorn Way) that runs east – west and the Gregory Highway (Great Inland Way) that runs south – north.

For current road conditions, contact the Visitor Information Centre in the town you are visiting, or check the Queensland Government Traffic and Travel Information website.

rail

The Spirit of the Outback operates twice-weekly services along the coast from Brisbane to Rockhampton and then west through Blackwater and Emerald to Longreach.

Coach

Daily coach services are available from Rockhampton with Greyhound Australia and Mackay with Mackay Transit Coaches.

air

Emerald Airport offers daily services from Brisbane with QantasLink and Virgin Australia, and weekly flights from the Sunshine Coast with Alliance Airlines.

Car

Hertz, Budget, Avis and Thrifty have branches at Emerald Airport.

taxi

131 008 operate taxi services in Emerald and Blackwater. Ride-share platform, J-Lo Rides, is available in Emerald.

tour services

Contact the nearest Visitor Information Centre for local tour recommendations.