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A creative hub for all things art with a sensational community vibe!
Hosts a dedicated Gallery with a buzz of daily activity! Original Art by local and emerging Artists. Professional Art Supplies. Original sculptures and works in various media.
56 Otho Street
Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Inverell Art Gallery is a community gallery, operated by the Inverell Art Society. It is open 5 days a week and holds varying styles of exhibitions throughout the year, featuring both local and visiting artists. The Inverell Art Society Competitive Exhibition is held each October and attracts exceptional artists from all around the country.
5 Evans Street, Inverell
Tuesday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm Closed Sunday & Monday
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.
Further information can be obtained from Tourism Inverell. Contact: 02 6728 8161 drop in and see us at 13-35 Campbell Street, Inverell.
Wallangra Hall, Wallangra (65km north of Inverell)
Travelling south to Tingha you will drive into a sandy granite area. The area offers the opportunity to fossick for many different types of Quartz Crystals, including Clear, Smokey, Rutilated Quartz and Yellow Citrine. Visit the creek crossing at Stannifer to find these gems.
Further information can be obtained from Tourism Inverell. Contact: 02 6728 8161 drop in and see us at 13-35 Campbell Street, Inverell.
8km on the Old Mill Road, Tingha
The districts rich volcanic soils can offer other gems and minerals. One such gem, is the amazing Diamond found near Copeton Dam, the Staggy Creek Fossicking Area provides a site where you can look for the Diamonds together with Black Tourmaline and Quartz. This is a rough dry area 28km from Inverell, you can take your water or dry sieve.
Further information can be obtained from Tourism Inverell. Contact: 02 6728 8161 drop in and see us at 13-35 Campbell Street, Inverell.
Copeton Dam Road (24km from the turn off Copeton Dam from Inverell)
Free designated sapphire fossicking site open to the public. Dont be afraid to get dirty, dress appropriately, take a hat and sunscreen and be prepared for a little work.
Further information can be obtained from Tourism Inverell. Contact: 02 6728 8161 drop in and see us at 13-35 Campbell Street, Inverell.
Pindaroi Lane, Bukkulla (43km north of Inverell)
Free designated sapphire fossicking site open to the public. The alluvial sapphires are the easiest to find and its best to start in and around a creek bed. Further information can be obtained from Tourism Inverell. Contact: 02 6728 8161 drop in and see us at 13-35 Campbell Street, Inverell.
Frazers Creek (Nullamanna is 20km north of Inverell)
Billabong Blue Fossicking Park offers Creek Fossicking 7 days a week, own equipment required and tuition not included or try your luck at the Fossicking Park on a Sunday where equipment and tuition are provided. Bush camping is also available onsite, bookings required.
Bus tours and larger groups can be catered for.
Please ring ahead of time to ensure park is open. Fees apply.
2479 Kings Plains Road, Inverell
9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday weather permitting. Creek Fossicking 7 days - weather permitting.