Inverell Attractions

Inverell (pop. 97000), known as 'Sapphire City', lies west of Glen Innes on the Gwydir River and on the Gwydir Highway, in fertile farming country. Industrial diamonds, zircons, zinc and sapphires are mined in the area. Visitors can hunt for precious stones with a permit obtainable from the tourist information office.

Inverell features a courthouse (1868) with clock tower, a Pioneer Village (homestead and other buildings of around 1840), a church and an inn.