Emerald
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Emerald is a large, modern country town that was established in 1879 as a base for the building of the western railway. The town is named after 'Emerald Downs Hill', a lush emerald green hill located just north of town. Emerald is now considered the hub for the Central Highlands and the gateway to the Sapphire Gemfields: the largest, and one of the richest sapphire fields in the southern hemisphere. In 1972, the construction of Fairbairn Dam and the Emerald Irrigation Scheme allowed for the significant development and expansion of agriculture across the region. The dam construction, and its associated
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Ag-Grow Field DaysNow recognized as an event of events it has grown to become not just one
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Central Highlands Multicultural FestivalThe Central Highlands Multicultural Festival celebrates and showcases cultural diversity in the local and regional
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Emerald 100 RacesThe Melbourne Cup may be the race that stops a nation but the Emerald 100
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Emerald Historic Railway StationIn 1899 Emerald’s first Railway Station was built, but unfortunately burned down within a year.
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Emerald Botanic GardensRelax as you meander through an oasis like no other within Queensland’s Central Highlands. The
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Fairbairn Dam, Lake MaraboonFairbairn Dam and Lake Maraboon are holiday destinations in themselves! The lake is stocked with
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Emerald Centenary of Federation Mosaic PathwayA step by step snapshot of Emerald''s history is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. This
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Fossilised TreeThis amazing fossilised tree is 250 million years old and is located outside Emerald''s Town
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Van Gogh Sunflower PaintingThe world''s biggest Van Gogh sunflower painting is situated in Morton Park, Emerald. The superstructure
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Emerald Maraboon Motor InnThe Maraboon Motor Inn has everything you as a traveller could possibly want in an
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Discovery Holiday Parks - Lake MaraboonOverlooking Lake Maraboon and on the banks of the beautiful Fairbairn Dam, Discovery Holiday Parks
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Emerald Cabin and Caravan VillageEmerald Cabin and Caravan Village is Emerald's leading tourist and residential village with full facilities
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Central InnCentral Inn is a modern two storey cavity brick building situated in the heart of
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Emerald Meteor MotelThe Emerald Meteor Motel is an established Motel in town with 60 rooms available, providing
