Lunaris Gemstones
Things To Do Lune River, Huon Valley, Tasmania
Lunaris Gemstones in the Far South of Tasmania specialises in Tasmanian minerals, jewelry and fossils. The showroom features Tasmanian Crocoite (Mineral Emblem), unusual Tasmanian Stichtite jewelry, and rare Jurassic fossil fern from the Lune River.
There are Tasmanian crystals, minerals and fossils, as well as specimens from overseas. Australian facetted stones, quality Australian opal and a variety of lapidary materials are available.
Alongside displays of Tasmanian fossils and minerals, many of which were found by the owners, visitors can view a cabinet of fluorescent minerals. and see Tasmania’s oldest fossil!
Fossicking information is provided for two local fossicking areas as well as statewide. There is a wide choice of minerals, crystals, and fossils from around the world to suit beginners or serious collector. Social and school groups are welcome and educational talks are available on the subject of local geology and the lapidary world (fee applies).
Lunaris Gemstones is only one km north of Ida Bay Historic Railway and close to Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs. Admission is free to the exhibition which is roughly a 2-hour drive from Hobart. Otherwise, you can visit the Lunaris Gemstones store at Salamanca market each Saturday or visit online.
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Disabled Assistance
Disabled access available