Situated west of the Newcastle Range, Georgetown is the centre for the Etheridge Goldfield and is renowned for its semi precious gem stones. Topaz, quatz, spinel, garnet, cairngorm aquamarine and saphires are all found within the Georgetown region. The area around Georgetown was known as the "poor mans goldfields" because of its ability to produce nugget gold that could be collected from the surface.

Amateur fossickers still enjoy the pioneering experience today of finding a rare stone. Fossicking permits are required if you wish to seek your fortune.

The Cumberland Chimney, built by Cornish masons, still stands as a reminder of the hard pioneering past. The town area has a fine collection of preserved buildings, many still in use. Modern technology mixes with the past to make Georgetown a fascinating outback experience.

The public library and Tourist Information centre are housed together in George Street, available for sale here are the local Savannah maps and the Etheridge history book. A fine photographic exhibition of the early days of the Etheridge Shire are also on permanent display. Accommodation in Georgetown ranges from a well serviced camping and caravan park to a fine resort motel.