The Gemfields

Download coordinates as: The Gemfields is a former locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia.

[6] The Western railway line passed through the locality from east (Emerald) to west (Willows).

[6][7][8] As the name suggested, the main industry in The Gemfields was sapphire mining, supported by tourism.

Due to low attendances it opened and closed at times, but continues to operate to the present day.

[1] The Central Highlands Regional Council operated a public library at 7 Burridge Road, Rubyvale.