Car Hire Emerald - Mini guide to Emerald
Emerald is as lovely in its name as it is in its surroundings. It is situated in the Central Highlands region of Queensland. Sitting on the Nogoa River, it is approximately 262km due west from the city Rockhampton and 908km from Brisbane. It is a large country town consisting of many national parks, lakes and dams. This location offers many unique sights and makes for a perfectly serene getaway . all at the end of a short trip in your car hire.
The town was established in 1879 and is considered to be the entryway into the Sapphire Gemfields in the Capricorn vicinity; one of the greatest gemfields in the world. However, there are many other industries that fuel the economy such as coal, cotton mining, and grape growing.
One of the major landmarks of Emerald is the Fairbairn Dam which is a short drive away from town. The Dam holds the water from Lake Maraboon which contains more water than Sydney Harbour. The lake itself is a popular leisure site that features a variety of camping accommodations and is a great spot for water activities. The national parks are also an excellent choice for bushwalking and delighting in the various local flora and fauna. Not to mention the array of restaurants, clubs, pubs, botanical gardens, golf courses and markets to keep you entertained for days.
Emerald.s rich history and diverse agriculture truly makes it a rare location. Locals and visitors can enjoy aboriginal art galleries, festivals and events, farm tours or even witness one of the famous kilometer long coal trains.
The cultural experience is an unforgettable one. There are plenty of available car hire companies in the area. Your best option would be to hire a 4WD and explore the rugged countryside tracks yourself.
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We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.
Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.
