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Emerald, Victoria

Emerald is a town in the Greater Melbourne area of Victoria, Australia, 44 kilometres (27 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shires of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges local government areas. Emerald recorded a population of 5,890 at the 2021 census.

Type CityPopulation 5,890

Why go

  • Suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Served by Middlemount Airport (MMM).

History

Emerald is a town in the Greater Melbourne area of Victoria, Australia, 44 kilometres (27 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shires of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges local government areas. Emerald recorded a population of 5,890 at the 2021 census.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com.au
Indoor
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · redrooster.com.au
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com.au
Indoor

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Airports

Emerald Airport (EMD) 5.4 km to the centre
Emerald, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Brisbane (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Qantas QF (Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Brisbane
  • Virgin Australia VA (ATR 72) · 1 route: Brisbane*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Blackwater Airport (BLT) 66 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Middlemount Airport (MMM) 97 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Beefwood HLS 40 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Outdoor
Goonoo Feedlot Airstrip 46 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Outdoor
Capella Airport 50 km to the centre
Capella, QLD, AU
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Middlemount Airport (MMM); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EMD has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Brisbane).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Emerald, Victoria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach