Central Queensland
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DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF RETIRING IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
Central Queensland is a large region that covers the Central Highlands and comprises cities like Mackay and Rockhampton. It also covers towns like Emerald and Longreach, rural towns in North Burnett and remote outback towns.
Rockhampton is one of the main cities in Central Queensland. It’s a thriving regional town known as the Beef Capital of Australia and a great place to spend those precious retirement years. It has beautiful Queenslander architecture and a welcoming community. It offers the opportunity to live in a town with modern services and facilities but also a peaceful town vibe.
The town of Mackay can help you achieve a healthy and active over 50s lifestyle. There are golden beaches visited by kangaroos at sunrise, beautiful spots like Eungella Dam where you can enjoy fishing, lush rainforest and peaceful islands.
Emerald is a large country town in the Central Highlands, around 270 km west of Rockhampton. It offers retirees plenty of modern conveniences and a laid back country lifestyle.
Discover Central Queensland, a region with an average of 300 sunny days every year and plenty of opportunities to find great affordable housing.
