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Discover the hidden gems of The Sapphire City.

Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River of NSW. This New England North West region is renowned for its proud pioneering history, its beautiful restored buildings, and the production of many fine gemstones from which Inverell has earned the epithet of β€˜Sapphire City’.

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Upcoming Events

We have many exciting upcoming events to look forward to!

Sapphire City Festival: Jump, Climb, Ninja Time!

Varley Oval

This event is something like no other!
Varley Oval will become a world of its own, a kid’s playground and loads of fun.

Jump, Climb Ninja Time features a kid’s (3-5years) jumping castle for them to Jump an 8m high Rock Wall for you to climb and an inflatable Ninja Warrior for you to master.

2026 Sapphire City Festival Finale

Campbell Park

What a way to finish 10 days of Festival!

Join us in Campbell Park from 4:30pm as we celebrate with amazing local and headline live entertainment.
This year,

Inverell Inflight Photo Competition

Celebrating local birds in the Annual Photography Calendar.

Gywmac Landcare invites photographers of all ages to enter their bird photography competition, celebrating Inverell’s unique bird life.
Terms and conditions apply;

Sapphire City Markets

Campbell Park

Inverell Sapphire City Markets.
The perfect opportunity to grab some beautiful handmade pieces, a little something for yourself and maybe breakfast too.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in Campbell Park by the Macintyre River.

The Bendoc Philharmonic presents Johnathon Glonek Solo Violin

Inverell Art Gallery

The Bendoc Philharmonic is bringing violinist Johnathon Glonek to town for an evening of solo violin, featuring some beautiful and well-known classical works at the Inverell Art Gallery on Sunday,

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