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Rubyvale
Queensland 4702 Australia
Rubyvale Gem Gallery
Rubyvale,
Central Highlands Area
Free Entry
Description
Rubyvale Gem Gallery is a small family business established in 1988, and now situated in their brand new shop on Main Street in Rubyvale. For over 30 years Peter Brown has been mining and cutting the local sapphires, and setting them in uniquely designed jewellery. He is recognised as a sapphire specialist and one of the best gem cutters on the Gemfields today.
... moreVisitors to the Rubyvale Gem Gallery see one of the most spectacular collections of rare and valuable precious Australian sapphires in Australia, as well as the gemcutting and jewellery making processes, and they continually compliment the unique designs of the sapphire jewellery on offer.
Relax on the beautiful timber deck with a cappuccino from the new Rubyvale Cafe right next door serving delicious food all day, including Nette's famous scones. The friendly staff can help with all Sapphire Gemfields Information, and there are also brand new luxurious self-contained holiday units available for overnight or weekly rentals. It is ""An Oasis in the Heart of Rubyvale!""
... lessProperty Details
Facilities
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Non-assisted Access -
Cafe -
Car park -
First Aid Equipment -
Disabled Parking -
Public toilet -
Shaded Area -
Disabled toilet -
Visitor Information Centre
Activities
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Fossicking -
Shopping
Open Times
Other Information
Children:
Children of all ages are welcome.
Disabled:
Wheelchair access with assistance is available.
Pets Allowed:
Yes. Pets are welcome but must be restrained by their owner at all times.
Child Guest Information
Children are welcome.
Disabled Comments
A wheelchair friendly ramp provides access to the shop and cafe for our disabled guests. Toilet facilities for the disabled are also available.
How To Get There
You will find Rubyvale Gem Gallery right in the heart of Rubyvale, which is 60 kilometres west of Emerald. From the turn-off on the Capricorn Highway, just follow the signs to Rubyvale. As you come down the hill and veer left into the town you will see the distinctive boulder and timber building on the immediate left which is Rubyvale Gem Gallery and Rubyvale Cafe.
Open Times
9:00 - 17:00 everyday.
Closed Christmas and Boxing Days, New Years Day and Good Friday.
Weather
Perfect weather for fossicking is common in winter months with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20 degrees. Luckily air-conditioning keeps everyone comfortable in the warmer summer months.
Free Entry
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