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  1. sand surfer

    fig tree camp

    went for a squizzy at fig tree camp (mount perry)yesterday with the gpx5000 the chinese mined the area in 1860, they operated 3 mines there with the most profitable one of the 3 pulled 1 ton of gold out of the mine plenty of mullock heaps to play in ,they span about 500 meters long and at the...
  2. Noreasterly Bloke

    Queensland - is a fossicking license for beach detecting/ parks needed?

    Hi everyone. This may be already answered in a different thread so if someone could direct me that'd be much appreciated. I'm in the Townsville Nth/Qld region but was wondering in queensland if you need a fossicking license for beach detecting/ parks or permissions for peoples places in town...
  3. mbasko

    Fig Tree Camp, Mt Perry Qld. - Gold Fossicking.

    Possibly of interest to Qld or travelling members: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066735554908&mibextid=ZbWKwL
  4. C

    Durikai, Talgai, Thanes creek (Qld) Queensland information and questions

    Anyone had any luck there and have you got any tips on the area
  5. B

    Cracow / Nathan Gorge (Qld) Queensland

    G'day All, Does any one have any experience in the Cracow / Nathan Gorge area in Qld. Would it be worth hiking in to where the Cracow Creek meets the Dawson River? TIA BC
  6. Jaros

    Hart Hill Camping, Thanes Creek Qld.

    https://www.harthillcamping.com/ harthillcamping.com campground and here is where it is at:1180 Big Hill Rd. Thanes Ck. M: Jane 0499 688 979 M: Mark 0403 419 132 It is a work in progress i must say and so do they admit. Pets allowed. Toilets/Showers N/A. No supply shop as yet. BYO water--a...
  7. Goldenmile

    Cairns Queensland (Qld) information and questions

    Anyone from cairns tried any spots around here with some luck?? Thinkin about venturing out next weekend on a golden adventure and any tips would be great :)
  8. T

    Beach Fossicking Qld

    I'm quite new to this fossicking stuff in general (I got my QLD fossicking license quite recently). I want to do fossicking (with a hand-shovel and metal detector) on a beach. However, I'm unsure as to whether or not I am allowed to on all beaches, some beaches or none at all and if I am, do I...
  9. mbasko

    Gold Mining Lease access near Clermont Qld

    There is a 320 acre Gold Mining Lease near Clermont Central Qld offering fossickers, detectorists, campers or outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to get access. You can: - camp anywhere on the lease but must be set up for self sufficient camping - prospect & keep all gold found Cost $100 per...
  10. HarriL

    Queensland (Qld) Gold Fossicking Areas information & questions

    Share information about gold fields in Queensland here.
  11. R

    "Prospecting" North Queensland.

    Hi All For those members interested in "Prospecting for Gold" in North Queensland, here is some information that may make planning any trip a little easier. Located around Georegtown "Etheridge Shire" there are a number of properties that members of the public can access for the purposes of...
  12. Colmaca

    Queensland (QLD) Globe

    This is a cool tool for us Qldlanders made with our Tax $ https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/
  13. W

    Rockhampton region and surrounds Qld

    Hi all... just wondering if anyone would know of any areas around rockhampton to go gold fossicking, as i want to get out there and try my luck with the family and see what treasures we might find.. I know about the gold fields out at Clermont, there also on my 'to try list'. Any info would be...
  14. mbasko

    ❗Fossicking & Prospecting Regulations - All Australian States

    Please note in most cases both fossicking and prospecting are covered under the same legislations / regulations. New South Wales Fossicking in NSW: https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/rehabilitation/fossicking-nsw...
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