Weeknights and Weekends in Inverell

Every night in Inverell our welcoming pubs, tavern, bowling and RSL clubs and bars host raffles, trivia, live music, DJs and regular social events– the perfect chance to meet some of our very friendly locals!

On the weekend there’s always something fabulous happening, either in town or in one of our delightful surrounding villages - check out the below websites and pop some dates in your diary. We have listed a few ideas below to kick-start your adventures…

Upcoming Events – Inverell Council

Tourism Inverell | Facebook

Glen Innes & Inverell, Country NSW - Accommodation, things to do & more | Visit NSW

Inverell Cultural Group | Facebook

Things to do in and around Inverell

Local fossicking sites

There are many spots in the area to try your luck at finding a world-famous Inverell sapphire! The outstanding Inverell Visitor Information Centre (which also has great coffee) has fossicking maps with local sites and equipment for hire. There are also shops in town that will cut and polish the treasure you find!

At Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park you can pay a small fee for equipment and tips to perfect your technique. Toilets, camp kitchen, picnic tables, camping sites.

2479 Kings Plains Rd, Inverell. 02 6721 0500

Local Fossicking Guide Download

Inverell Visitor Information Centre

13 Campbell St, Inverell

Self-Guided Heritage Street Walk

Features the unique architecture and fascinating history of 30 sites all within an easy walking distance of the CBD - brochure with map available from the Inverell Visitor Information Centre.

Sapphire City Markets

7am, first and third Sunday of the month (except Dec and Jan)

Campbell Park (behind Coles), Inverell

Inverell Art Gallery

Community gallery exhibiting and selling local art and craft, regular exhibitions plus well-equipped classrooms and pottery studio hosting a variety of classes and workshops.

5 Evans St, Inverell

Art Life Studio

Arts hub and gallery in the heart of town offering art classes and talks, workshops and demonstrations.

56 Otho St, Inverell

AK Bellinger Gallery

A leading regional contemporary gallery exhibiting established and emerging Australian artists.

27 Otho St, Inverell

Majestic Cinemas

168 Byron St, Inverell

Inverell Theatre Company

Community theatre group holding regular productions – newcomers very welcome.

The Inverell Singers

Non-auditioned, very welcoming community choir with weekly evening rehearsals.

The Pioneer Village

Authentic historic buildings, dating from 1840, collected from Inverell and surrounding districts to create a fascinating, immersive experience of pioneer life and spirit. Tranquil grounds, village store, fossicking area, picnic tables and toilets.

64 Tingha Rd, Inverell

National Transport Museum

Over 120 vintage, veteran and classic vehicles and motorcycles on display including a 1906 Dayton, believed to be the only one left in the world.

69 Rifle Range Rd, Inverell

New England Woodturning and Sculptures

See a Master Woodturner at work while he creates a wide variety of works, including authentic Australian didgeridoos and unique Oddgeridoos. Workshop, showroom, gallery, and sculpture garden.

29 Ponds Rd, Gilgai

Mcllveen Park Lookout

Enjoy glorious views across town, the ranges and wind turbines in the distance.

Mcllveen Park Road, Inverell