Have Fun Fossicking in Inverell
If you are looking for great things to do with your kids these holidays, why not try your luck and do a little fossicking in Inverell? Located in the New England region of northern New South Wales, Inverell is situated by the Macintyre River in a beautiful valley about eight hours drive from Sydney. It is a spectacular area in its own right and if you want to do some fossicking, there is no better spot than in a place known as ‘Sapphire City’. The following are some of the basics you’ll need to know so you can enjoy some fossicking in Inverell on your next holiday break.
What is Fossicking?
Fossicking is a recreational act of sifting through sand and rock in search of gold, jewels, gems or even fossils, and is a term only really used in Australia, New Zealand and England.
What Can You Find?
Inverell is obviously most famous for its sapphires, though you can also find aquamarine, topaz, zircon, quartz, garnet and fluorite.
Where to Go to Fossick in Inverell
There is definitely no shortage of places to fossick here, with a lot of choices of free fossicking as well as private companies who will give you a few pointers and sometimes even guarantee you’ll find something! For free fossicking, your best bet is to get to Pindari Lake, Frazer Creek, Bukkulla, Nullamanna Creek or Swanbrook Road. If you want to go the easier route, for a small fee you can fossick at the following privately owned places: 7 Oaks Fossicking Park, Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park and Poolbrook Gems Fossicking Park.
Places to Fossick Nearby
If you want to fossick all over this area and have already checked out the Inverell options, there are a few other great options nearby including those in Tingha, Glen Innes, Barraba and Bingara.
Where to Stay
There are loads of great examples of Inverell accommodation, though if you are coming during the summer it is a good idea to book ahead of time. This great little place has a surprisingly decent selection of hotels, motels, B&Bs and even some great camping options, so no matter what your budget or style, you’ll be resting easy in Inverell.
What Else to Do in Inverell
While fossicking in Inverell is a real highlight, don’t worry, there is a lot of other things to do too, so you won’t be bored spending your holidays here. Whether you like golf, wine tasting, museum touring or hiking, you have some fantastic options here, making Inverell a place that is perfect for a family holiday adventure.
Whether or not you have been fossicking before, you are sure to have heaps of fun having a go in Inverell. This beautiful centre is a real highlight of the New England area and provides the perfect place to unwind while also keeping everyone entertained and happy. So next holidays, skip battling the crowds on the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast and instead treat your whole family to a real Australian gem. You never know, you might just find a huge sapphire!