Guided Underground Mine Tours
Want to learn all about the amazing world of sapphires?
All the guides are underground miners so their knowledge is first hand. The mine tour takes in a tunnel section (Monkey Drive) that was dug in 1906 by Charles Hagan. Learn about the wonderful history of the Gemfields and much more. The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes and is suitable for all ages.
Our fully guided underground mine tours depart each hour from 9.15am. Don't forget your camera!
After the Tour spend some time in our underground museum. The 'Heritage Room' is full of stories about famous sapphires and the characters of the Gemfields.
Find Your Own Sapphire - Go Fossicking!
Want to find your own Sapphire or Zircon? We sell buckets of wash for you to fossick and (hopefully) find your own treasure.
Our 'wash' comes direct from our working mine, just for you.
All the neccessary equipment is provided & our friendly staff will show you how.
Visit Our Jewellery and Gift Shop
We have an extensive range of sapphire rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets. Why not have something unique made? Our onsite Jeweller has over 30 years industry experience. We have the most amazing array of loose Sapphires in every colour of the rainbow. We also stock our beautiful Central Queensland Zircon , as well as many semi-precious gemstones from all over the globe.