Rubyvale Gemfields
The area is inland from
central Queensland coast, west of the town of
Emerald.
Main street. ©Gondwananet.com
There are a few tourist mines where you can go underground and learn about the history of sapphire mining.
Sapphire. ©Gondwananet.com
There are also tourist fossicking parks where you can 'do a bucket', as well as fossicking areas for which you can buy a license (cheap) and go looking for gemstones outside the town.
Gold panning. ©Gondwananet.com
The mines and fossicking parks often have gem displays in their small museums, shops and galleries.
There is a pub, a cafe, a caravan park and other accommodation in town.
Main street. ©Gondwananet.com
Here's a map of the area. You can double-click anywhere on the map to zoom it in and see the places closer. Drag the map to move around, and if you want to see the satellite image with Google Earth, click on "Sat" in the top right hand corner.
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