 The town of Inverell had its beginnings when Colin and Rosana Ross arrived in August 1833, to start a store for the settlers who had moved into the
district. Inverell was named by Alexander Campbell, a Scottish immigrant; Campbell was employed by Peter MacIntyre in the Hunter Valley. In March 1835,
Campbell set out on what proved to be a long and hazardous journey to explore the new country known as the New England. Campbell established a
property for his employer- Byron Station and established the Inverell Station for himself. The station can still be seen today on the Ashfor Road, north of
Inverell.
Situated on the western edge of the New England Tablelands, Inverell is nestled in the picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River. Known as 'The
Sapphire City", the Inverell District boasts many attractions that delight both the visitors and locals alike. Inverell is 489 kilometres south west of Brisbane
and 675 kilometres north west of Sydney. Travellers can arrive in Inverell on the many coach services travelling to Inverell, including Countrylink.
Inverell is a thriving commercial and service centre with a population of 12,000 and district population of 18,000. Inverell is a mixed farming district, where
the main crops are wheat, oats, barley, grain, sorghum and oilseed crops. Sheep and cattle graze mostly on natural pastures, supplemented with Lucerne
and forage crops. Inverell boasts one of the best shopping centres in country NSW. All facilities are available to the shopper with coffee lounges and the
good old pub counter lunches.
If you have never visited the district, we are sure you will be very pleasantly surprised at the attractions and services the area has to offer.
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