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Thanks for the tips Maccatuna, legend. Hopefully down the track i can get a big brother for the monster but for now ive got plenty to learn with what ive got before getting too carried away. Cheers mate :Y:

Gday Maccatuna, well done on the finds :Y: .I put my order in for a GM yesterday and lookin forward to the day it arrives so i can finally get out there. Im not sure if they are out of stock everywhere due to being really popular at the moment or if covid is putting a hold up in customs for...

Cheers Mackka, thanks mate. Completely off that topic, is someone able to share a link in the forum or advice on a handheld gps while prospecting? (Mainly QLD) Is it a must? Is it great for not getting lost? Is it mainly great for adding waypoints and locations? Best bang for buck? Will i need...

Hahaha thanks Mackka. Does he make other handy tools that would be useful for me just starting out or is it pretty much a case of the right tools for the right job depending on the place your going?

Thanks Mackka and Dihusky. I went with a local prospecting store instead of the cheap sale from the bigger guys and im glad i did. Came with some nice little extras and some training on a working lease which im stoked about and cant wait to get out there. Cheers for the link to bazs tools...

Gday all, yes(today) ? i bought a GM1000, pan kit and pick. Gotta start somewhere i guess. Just gotta wait a few days for it to arrive before i can get out there. Cant wait.

Thanks loamer, and also to others that added information. As a newbie that was a great read of information and very helpful. Learning of areas that should be left untouched is just as important to learn. Cheers dreadie

Thanks twinfisher1 and jaros. I am originally from victoria but moved to the warmer state when i was younger haha. I wish i had a bit more interest in this subject while i was down there and learnt a lot more. Anyways, here i am and after being a concretor for nearly 20 years im starting to slow...

Thanks bush n beach and goody2shoes. My daughter has seen me doin some research and asks me every weekend if were goin to look for gold haha, so i reckon givin her a pan and showing her the ropes might keep her occupied and interested to be my sidekick if anything shows up. Good luck out there...

Hey all, another newbie to the scene. Im from the Gold Coast (not a great deal of gold that i know of haha). Been doing some research into some weekend/hobby gold prospecting and am finding myself getting the bug. Any tips on starting gear including detectors or any books/information around my...