Easter Weekend in the Central Highlands

Easter falls in autumn for Central Queensland — late March or April. Genuinely pleasant time to visit, though school holidays bring increased visitor numbers.

Weather: Autumn temperatures are comfortable — 22-28°C days, cooler nights. The wet season is typically ending. Landscape is often at its greenest after summer rain.

Accommodation: Book ahead. Easter coincides with school holidays, bringing increased visitor numbers. Gemfields sites are busier. Popular dining fills on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Activities: Ideal weather for fossicking, Carnarvon Gorge hiking, Fairbairn Dam recreation. Outdoor activities are comfortable all day without summer heat concerns.

Good Friday: Many businesses closed. Plan meals and supplies for the long weekend. Some cafes open Saturday but check ahead.