Nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River is the historic town of Inverell, located approximately 689 kilometres north of Sydney and 437 kilometres south of Brisbane, and is 590 meters above sea level.
Known as the Sapphire City, the Inverell and Glen Innes District once supplied around 75 per cent of the world's sapphires.
A thriving commercial and service centre, Inverell has some of the best shopping in country New South Wales, with a mix of National Stores such as Big W, Harvey Norman, Best and Less , Bunnings, Super Cheap Auto, Coles, Woolworths & IGA and a variety of independent boutique stores.
The Inverell Shire covers an area of 9404 square kilometers, and is a vibrant region home to the villages and towns of Ashford, Yetman, Bonshaw, Delungra, Gilgai, Tingha and Inverell.
Inverell also supports a robust agricultural sector, with rural communities producing beef, sheep, wool and cereal crops.
When in Inverell, visit the local Visitor Information Centre to get information on the many attractions and activities that can be enjoyed while in the Inverell Shire.
