attractions: Emerald Botanic Gardens, Miners Heritage Walk In Mine Tour, Blackdown Tableland National Park, Hoods Lagoon, Blackwater International Coal Centre, Carnarvon Gorge section, Carnarvon National Park, Isla Gorge National Park, Clermont Museum, Minerva Hills National Park, Expedition (Limited Depth) National Park, restaurants: The Maraboon Tavern, Emerald Star Hotel, The Mayfair Emerald, Capella Hotel Motel, Lucky Noodle Box, Fairbairn Bakery on Clermont, Shelfield Coffee Brewers, Lotta Lattes Cafe @ the Clermont Club, Blah Blah Sandwich Bar, Shamali’s Cafe & Restaurant, local businesses: Pats Gems Tourist Fossicking Park & Licenced Cafe, Gemfields Fossicking Park