Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Night Sky's the Limit

TOURISM25

An astro-tourism specialist is challenging the Central Highlands to tap into the lucrative potential of its clear night skies.

Astrolomy’s Mike Dalley, a consultant in tourism centred around stargazing and celestial events, will be a guest speaker at TOURISM25 in Emerald on 3 December.

CHDC hosts this annual forum to connect, inform and inspire businesses that are part of the local visitor economy.

Projects, tools and events

Our region's key industries

Agribusiness
Resources
Business
Visitor Economy

About Us

Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) is the lead economic and tourism development agency for the Central Highlands in Queensland, Australia.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for a sustainable region and economic growth by:

  • Enhancing our workforce
  • Promoting our region
  • Supporting our businesses

Spanning almost 60,000km2, the Central Highlands is situated at the heart of Australia’s thriving resource and agricultural sectors.

Upcoming Events

CHDC Events Regional Events
20

YOUR AI TOOLBOX – EMERALD

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03

TOURISM25

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23

AGTECH26

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SOIL PIT FIELD DAY

Presented by the QLD Department of Primary Industries

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19

MEET MICROSOFT 365 – 13 APPS TO SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY

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27

MICROSOFT EXCEL – COMPLEX FUNCTIONS AND AUTOMATIONS – WEBINAR

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28

INSTAGRAM MADE EASY – WEBINAR

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SOIL ORGANIC MATTER AND MICROBIOLOGY WORKSHOP

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OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

29,336
Population
$14.58B
GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT
3,520
BUSINESSES
$420,000
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE – EMERALD
New edition out now!

VISITOR GUIDE

The new edition of the Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Guide is now available.

Pick up your free copy from the Visitor Information Centre in Emerald or click the blue button to find out how to get guides for your business.

Thank you to everyone who’s advertised in the Guide.

Collaboration is what makes CHDC’s projects and events possible. We thank our Partners for their generous support!