Next, you will pass through the tiny town of Comet, named after the Comet River. Continuing along the Capricorn Way, you'll soon arrive at the township of Emerald. Named not after the gem, but for the lush green pastures that once surrounded the town. Emerald is the hub of the Central Highlands area. Primary industries include coal, sapphire and gem mining, cotton, wheat, maize, sorghum, sunflowers and a variety of other crops. Emerald is home to the worlds biggest Van Gogh 'Sunflower' painting located in Morton Park. The 42 hectare Botanical Gardens are on the banks of the Nogoa River are also a "must see".