Just 45 minutes west of Emerald are the Sapphire Gemfields, the largest gemfields in the Southern Hemisphere. A visit to the Sapphire Gemfields is exciting for all ages. Guided underground mine tours are available, or you can try your hand at a fossicking park and sift through a bucket of sapphire wash. Be sure to keep your eye out for your own treasure! Pop into one of the local galleries and marvel at the exquisite jewelery. .