Explore the Sapphire Gemfields
Looking for an exclusive adventure that offers an unforgettable journey throughout the Central Queensland Sapphire Gemfields with no digging involved? Look no further than the Gemhunters Discovery Tour.
Embark on a scenic tag-along drive with expert guides, Todd and Bri, who will lead you to discover the ins and outs of the Sapphire Gemfields in your own vehicle.
This driving adventure will take you throughout Sapphire and Rubyvale, discovering different fossicking fields, driving throughout the claims seeing how the miners live, back tracks, stories of history and sights to see, stopping occasionally learning how to identify wash layers and sapphire bearing material indicators in different areas giving you the insights to go out and fossick on your own.
As we make our way throughout the Gemfields, we will stop for morning tea, included in your tour, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions about the history and geology of the area, see rough and cut sapphires from our mine and soak in the quiet atmosphere of the fields.
So why not join us on this exclusive adventure and discover the hidden beauty of the Central Queensland Gemfields with Todd and Bri.
Services
Discover the ins and outs of the Central Queensland Gemfields and join us for our Tag-along Tour
3 hr 30 min
From 20 Australian dollars
What to expect
Join the Gemhunters and experience the Central Qld Gemfields with Todd and Bri
Bring your own vehicle and tag-along as we drive throughout the claims and various locations in Sapphire and Rubyvale
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Explore fossicking areas like Retreat Creek, Big Bessie, Divide and Reward
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Drive along through the claims and see how the miners live in Sapphire and Rubyvale
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Visit Policeman’s Knob and take in the view (climbing optional)
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Learn how to identify wash layers and sapphire bearing material indicators with Todd
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Explore back tracks and specking locations
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Learn about the history of the Gemfields as we drive along throughout the mining claims
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See rough and cut sapphires from our mine and jewellery available for purchase
Radio provided - Morning tea and drinks are provided
Wear closed in shoes, sun safe clothes and a hat -bring your camera!
This is a 2WD/4WD tour, you will be driving on bumpy dirt roads.
CASH ONLY- no eftpos available