Fossicking and rockhounding near Inverell

6 mapped fossicking spots within 200 km of Inverell. The local draw is sapphire and zircon in New England sapphire country, from Reddestone Creek to the Glen Innes fossicking areas. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Closest fossicking spots to Inverell

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Licences and permits for fossicking near Inverell

New South Wales

A permit is required for fossicking in NSW State forests. Private land needs landholder consent, and parks and reserves usually do not allow collecting. Forestry Corporation NSW fossicking permits →

Full state-by-state details are in the Australia fossicking licences and permits guide.

Most-reported finds near Inverell

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Sapphire6
Zircon4
Almandine1
Garnet Group1
Pyrope1
Quartz1
Topaz1

Every spot within 200 km of Inverell

Sorted by distance from Inverell. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
InverellMoore Street	Sapphire Zircon	-29.7750, 151.1331	Check locally
Wellingrove Fossicking AreaWellingrove Road	Sapphire Zircon	-29.6503, 151.5872	Check locally
Reddestone Creek	Sapphire Zircon	-29.7008, 151.6356	Check locally
Ruby Hill Fossicking ReserveCobbadah Road	Garnet Group Almandine Pyrope Sapphire	-30.0350, 150.5920	Check locally
Glen InnesHunter Street	Sapphire Zircon Topaz Quartz	-29.7333, 151.7500	Check locally
Chandlers Creek	Sapphire	-29.8583, 151.8333	Check locally

Inverell fossicking FAQ

Where can I go fossicking near Inverell?+

There are 6 mapped fossicking spots within 200 km of Inverell, New South Wales. The closest is Inverell in New South Wales, roughly 2 km away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

Do I need a licence to fossick in New South Wales?+

A permit is required for fossicking in NSW State forests. Private land needs landholder consent, and parks and reserves usually do not allow collecting. Get the State forest fossicking permit before visiting State forest land, carry it with you, use hand tools only, and confirm local closures before a trip.

What can you find fossicking near Inverell?+

Spots within driving distance of Inverell most commonly produce sapphire, zircon, almandine, garnet group, pyrope, quartz.

How far are the fossicking areas from Inverell?+

The spots on this page sit within 200 km of Inverell. The nearest is about 2 km away. Closer spots suit a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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