Inverell is situated in the New England north-west region of New South Wales.
Named in Gaelic as “the meeting place of the swans” Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River located on the Gwydir Highway, which links the New England and Newell Highway.
A thriving commercial and service centre, the district is a fertile agricultural region, producing a wide range of crops, including wheat, barley, oats, wine grapes and maize and is also becoming popular for its increasing olive groves and olive products.
Known as the “Sapphire City”, the area is renowned for the gemstones discovered in the district and visitors can still try their hand at fossicking at the Sapphire Gem Centre. The Telstra “Invere...
Inverell is situated in the New England north-west region of New South Wales.
Named in Gaelic as “the meeting place of the swans” Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River located on the Gwydir Highway, which links the New England and Newell Highway.
A thriving commercial and service centre, the district is a fertile agricultural region, producing
Inverell is situated in the New England north-west region of New South Wales.
Named in Gaelic as “the meeting place of the swans” Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River located on the Gwydir Highway, which links the New England and Newell Highway.
A thriving commercial and service centre, the district is a fertile agricultural region, producing a wide range of crops, including wheat, barley, oats, wine grapes and maize and is also becoming popular for its increasing olive groves and olive products.
Known as the “Sapphire City”, the area is renowned for the gemstones discovered in the district and visitors can still try their hand at fossicking at the Sapphire Gem Centre. The Telstra “Inverell Sapphire City Festival” a 2-week event is held annually.
The town is serviced by private, state and Catholic schools, a TAFE, several reserves, parks and sporting grounds, a hospital, showground’s, a bowling club and the Inverell Racecourse.
Tourists can visit the National Transport Museum, with 200 vehicles on display, the museum is renowned as one of the largest on the eastern seaboard and “Pioneer Village” the main tourist attraction, has an impressive collection of historic buildings relocated from the surrounding district including Paddy’s Pub (1847), Grove Homestead (1840) and Nullamanna Village Church (1901).
Inverell Art Gallery housed in the historic “1909” School of Arts Building holds regular exhibitions throughout the year, operates a gift shop housing local arts and crafts and has function venue for hire.