The Gemfields Holiday Deals

The Gemfields Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in The Gemfields

Keen to get away from it all? Can't stop scrolling through hashtags like #BeautifulLandscape? Then base yourself in The Gemfields and take a journey through the breathtaking rivers of Queensland Outback.

The nation's capital, Canberra, lies around 1,300 kilometres to the south of The Gemfields.

The youngsters will love an entertaining excursion to Rubyvale Observatory.

Escape on a trip to some nearby natural beauty spots. 30 kilometres out of The Gemfields, Fairbairn Dam is just waiting to be explored. Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre, 35 kilometres away, is another lovely place to kick back and unwind.

Make your stay an informative one with a historical tour of the Miners Heritage.

One way to reward yourself in The Gemfields is to hunt down some bargains at Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

Would you like to expand your horizons? Emerald is 40 kilometres to the east of The Gemfields and Gindie is 40 kilometres to the southeast. Hop in the car and find out what's out there!

If you're after something a bit more active, you could take a look at the local rock climbing options. Or perhaps mountain climbing sounds more appealing? Whatever you choose, you're certain to have a fantastic time.

Are you looking for something that the whole family can do together? Picnicking and bird watching are enjoyable ways to while away a few hours.

Embark on a journey of discovery with a knowledgeable tour guide and some fellow out-of-towners. Guided nature walks, wildlife spotting tours and wildlife safaris are some of your options in this area.

There's no saying what you're going to find inside the doors of the region's art museums, history museums, art galleries and craft workshops, but you can be certain it'll be captivating!

Want a bit of fresh air? Consider planning an excursion to one of the surrounding area's open-air museums and open-air exhibits.

'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw once said, but throw travel into the mix and it's a match made in heaven. You're invited to merge your two greatest loves by eating and drinking your way through Queensland Outback.

This region has a unique cooking style centred on traditional ingredients and local tastes. You'll discover beef and bush tucker are regularly used in many of the dishes.

When The Gemfields locals talk to you about their food, you might hear salt and pepper squid or meat pie mentioned once or twice. These classic dishes are part of the region's identity and ought to be on any foodie's list.

'Stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts', and that's not just a coincidence. There's no more delicious way to say goodbye to your worries than with peach melba, a treat that's often found on dinner tables here.

It can be a challenge to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to good quality beers, but one brew worth trying is XXXX Summer Bright Lager. Grab a pint and bottoms up!

Bundaberg Spiced Rum is worth sampling. Straight, mixed, in a cocktail? The bartender should be able to give you some delicious suggestions.

Not much is nicer than a drop of vino with dinner. Here, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Riverina Chardonnay are what the wine authorities usually ask for.

It's never easy to part with a region as magical as Queensland Outback, but it will always be there for you to come back to.

When you're set to fly back home, make sure you have plenty of time to reach Emerald Airport (EMD). Located 40 kilometres to the east from the middle of The Gemfields, this is the closest terminal.