INVERELL IS FAMOUS FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL SAPPHIRES, QUARTZ CRYSTALS, AND GEMSTONES.
You can try your hand at finding your own fortune with a variety of places to fossick, each forged within scenic bush settings. Many places also provide opportunities for camping, bush walking, and bird watching, allowing the whole family to discover the true tranquillity of an Australian country site
WALLANGRA FOSSICKING AREA
Wallangra located north of Inverell has an area near the hall where you can hunt for Black Tourmaline in Quartz, once again this is a dry fossicking area.
7 OAKS SAPPHIRE FOSSICKING & BUSH CAMPING
Located at Frazers Creek, visitors can fossick along the creek or use the sapphire wash provided. Their camp sites are in a true bush setting, together with birdwatching, bush walking or just kicking back to enjoy the true Australian country site, there is something here for the whole family. Fees apply. View 7 Oaks Sapphire Fossicking Website for more information.
BILLABONG BLUE SAPPHIRE FOSSICKING PARK & BUSH CAMPING
Try your luck at fossicking on Frazers Creek or with the sapphire wash provided together with equipment and guidance. Bush camping is also available onsite. Bus tours and larger groups can be catered for. Fees apply.
