The Central Highlands comprises the towns of Emerald, Anakie, Willows Gemfields, Sapphire, Rubyvale, Capella, Tieri, Clermont, Alpha, Jericho, Bogantungan, Comet, Blackwater, Bluff, Dingo, Bauhinia, Duaringa, Gindie, Springsure, Rolleston and the Carnarvon Gorge. The region offers many unique sights and experiences and is right on the Tropic of Capricorn. LOCALS AND[…]

INTERNATIONAL ACTS, BIG NAME ENTERTAINERS, BALLET, ROCK EISTEDDFODS, THE LATEST MOVIES AND MORE! NOT THE USUAL BOAST OF A SMALL COUNTRY TOWN BUT THEY ALL VISIT CAPELLA AND PERFORM IN THE WELL-APPOINTED CAPELLA CULTURAL CENTRE. Capella and its population of 1000, is the centre of an arts catchment area of 40-50[…]

ABOUT MICK… Mick Stonebridge spent 55 of his 91 years on the Gemfields and during that time became a symbol of Sapphire Mining Community. Although somewhat of a recluse, Mick was liked and respected by all. Mick was always willing to display his large green Sapphire, which he carried on[…]

The 1869 ‘Peak Downs’ Homestead is the largest restored station homestead of its kind in Australia, and it is the centrepiece of the Capella Pioneer Village complex on the Gregory Highway at Capella, in Queensland Central Highlands region. 60,000 wooden 40 x 10 centimetre shingles make up the roof. No nails,[…]

The Great Inland Way takes you exploring for over 2200 kilometres. Travelling north from Dubbo/ Gilgandra in the central west of New South Wales with its colonial heritage and mountain ranges, passed Coonamble and across the wide plains to Walgett and the colourful Lightning Ridge opal fields.  Cross the border[…]

The Capella Aquatic Centre, opened in 1997 is a multi million dollar facility and is much more than just a swimming pool. In fact, it has five pools, a gym, squash courts, picnic area and conference facilities. The swimming facilities, which are all solar heated, include a 50m Olympic pool, a[…]