Discover Our Region
Explore the Sapphire Gemfields
Real towns, real history, real country — right on Pat’s doorstep.
Discover More Around the Gemfields
Pats Sapphire Central is surrounded by historic mining towns, gem galleries, fossicking areas and striking country landscapes. Allow extra time to explore Sapphire Central, Rubyvale, Anakie, The Willows and the wider Central Queensland Highlands.
Places to Explore
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Sapphire Central
Explore local gem cutters, jewellers, fossicking experiences and distinctive landmarks in the community that Pats Sapphire Central calls home.
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Rubyvale
Visit this character-filled mining town for gem shops, jewellery, fossicking parks, local hospitality and an underground mine experience.
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Anakie
Discover one of the oldest communities in the Gemfields and explore its mining heritage, country character and historic railway station.
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The Willows
Experience peaceful Gemfields country and a popular fossicking district known for producing sapphires in an assortment of colours.
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Gemfields Heritage Trail
Follow interpretive displays across the Gemfields and learn about the people, discoveries and mining history that shaped the region.
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Emerald
Around 40 minutes from Pats Sapphire Central, Emerald offers shopping, dining, visitor services, botanical gardens and access to Lake Maraboon.
Helpful Visitor Resources
Use these tourism resources to plan your journey, find current visitor information and learn about fossicking requirements.
Around the Sapphire Gemfields
Real landscapes, real history, real country character.
Start Your Adventure Here
Begin your Gemfields visit with friendly fossicking guidance, genuine local knowledge and country hospitality at Pats Sapphire Central.
Plan Your Visit