Rubyvale QLD, Australia
The four localities of Anakie, Rubyvale, Sapphire and Willows make up our community of Sapphire Gemfields, Central Queensland.
From Emerald QLD, drive west (towards Longreach) about 40 minutes and you get to the crossroads, the intersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road.
See below for our touring guides of The Gemfields' towns.
Take a drive through the Sapphire Gemfields, Central Queensland Highlands, and use these touring guides to find shop-front businesses and their opening hours.
The stores are listed in order, as you leave the Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road intersection, referred to locally as The Gemfields' Crossroads.
At The Gemfields' Crossroads (intersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road) turn left (from Emerald). Anakie Siding is a 2 minute drive
Crossroads, Anakie Siding 4702. More information HERE
Richardson Street, Anakie Siding 4702. More information HERE
13 Richardson St, Anakie Siding 4702. More information HERE
At The Gemfields' crossroads (intersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road) turn right (from Emerald). Sapphire Central is comfortable 10 minute drive.
Roy Day Park, 903 Anakie-Sapphire Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
921 Rubyvale Road, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
925 Anakie-Sapphire Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
19 Rifle Range Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
19b Rifle Range Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
*Public holidays 10am to 4pm
*Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025
*School holidays 7 days, 10am to 5pm
Flagon Alley, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
13 Rockhound Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
*Call for an appointment outside of advertised hours.
23 Rockhound Road, Sapphire 4702 More information HERE
Clinic Rd, Sapphire Central 4702 . More information HERE
57 Sunrise Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
1038 Rubyvale Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
1052 Rubyvale Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
1052a Rubyvale Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
1056 Rubyvale Rd, Sapphire Central 4702. More information HERE
1077 Rubyvale Rd, Sapphire Central, More information HERE
At The Gemfields' crossroads (intersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road) turn right (from Emerald). Rubyvale is about a 17 minute drive from the crossroads and 7 minutes drive from Sapphire Central.
Rubyvale Flats, Rubyvale Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
12 Main St, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
16 Main St, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
7 Main St, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
6 Keilambete Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
*Please call to arrange an appointment outside of normal trading hours if needed
20 Keilambete Road, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
23 Keilambete Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
*Away 1st Oct through to end of Jan
23 Keilambete Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
Thurs to Sun 10am to 2pm
* Other days by appointment
24 Keilambete Rd, Rubyvale 4702. (Little shop at front of Muggachinno's)
More information HERE
72 Keilambete Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
10 Vane Tempest Road, Rubyvale, 4702. More information HERE
65 Goanna Flats Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
35 Heritage Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
35 Heritage Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
97 Heritage Rd, Rubyvale 4702. More information HERE
Opening hours are current at time of posting. These touring guides are for listed businesses only. The roads exiting/entering The Gemfields through Rubyvale are fully sealed along the Rubyvale-Capella Road to Capella (45 minutes) and Rubyvale- Clermont Road to Clermont (65 minutes). Take care on these roads as parts are winding, there are blind spots, as well as free-roaming cattle, kangaroos, wallabies, bettongs (kangaroo-rats), owls and brolgas. Travel safe through Central Queensland Highlands.