BLUFF
- rincan18
- Oct 22, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Bluff is currently a 2-star accredited Queensland Tidy Town.
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History and Geography Facts
Bluff’s location between some of Queensland’s largest coal mines and the port of Gladstone has led to it becoming a major interchange station for large coal trains, some up to two kilometres long. Visiting the town of Bluff is like being immersed in a full-scale model railway and should be on the ‘must see’ list for all train enthusiasts.
The town, with a population of 370, is located on the Capricorn Highway, some 804 kilometres northwest of Brisbane.
Local Government Information
The Central Highlands region is in Central Queensland, Australia. The region encompasses an area of around 60 000 square kilometres, making it just short of the size of Tasmania. It is home to around 30 000 people who live in the thirteen unique communities of Arcadia Valley, Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Comet, Dingo, Duaringa, Emerald, Rolleston, Sapphire Gemfields, Springsure and Tieri. Our region is rich in minerals and agriculture, thriving on irrigation sourced from water storage on the Nogoa and Comet rivers. We claim the largest sapphire-producing fields in the Southern Hemisphere. Major freight routes through the region include the north-south link between Charters Towers and northern New South Wales—identified as the inland transport alternative between Cairns and Melbourne.
Attractions
Bluff Railway station and rail yards : Bluff is best known for its coal rail corridor and long freight trains passing through. Its actually one of the better spots in the area for watching massive coal trains In action (some stretch over 2km long) If you’re into photography or industrial scenery, its surprisingly interesting.
Accommodation And Dine in
Bluff motel has you sorted with Pub meals, cold drinks, bar snacks it’s the main place to eat. Open most days and serves the towns social hub. Along side with accommodation.
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