Around Tieri

Bundoora Dam is the closest water impoundment to Tieri. It was build by Capricorn Coal in 1979 to supply water to the German Creek Mine.

There is much to see and do across the Central Highlands.

The Theresa Creek and Fairbairn Dams provide water sports and fishing activities. The Mackenzie, Isaacs and Connors Rivers also have freshwater fishing opportunities.

You can strike it lucky and find your own sapphire on the Sapphire Gemfields.

Capella boasts an excellent Aquatic Centre with themed mini golf course and an interesting Agricultural Museum. The modern Cultural Centre offers up to 500 seats for conferences, meetings, workshops or visiting big name acts and movies.www.capella.com.au

Emerald has good shopping and dining. Visit the Central Highlands Information Centre whilst in Emerald for more details of Central Highlands attractions.

Annual events that happen across the Central Highlands include:

• Springsure St Patrick’s Day Races in March
• Easter Sunflower Festival at Emerald
• The Central Highlands Show Circuit in May/ early June
• AgGrow & QMIX Field Days near Emerald each second week in July
• Gemfest – Festival of Gems at Anakie, the second week in August
• Clermont Goldfest, the third weekend in August
• Capella Pioneer Village Old Machinery and Craft Fair each second Saturday in September
• Pro Bull Riding Championships Round at Capella in September
• Emerald 100 Race Day on the second Saturday in October (07) 4982 2029
• Clermont Freshwater Fishing Competition at Theresa Creek Dam in November