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Current maps of prospecting areas in Vic Parks (Chiltern Mt Pilot etc)
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<blockquote data-quote="SimonF" data-source="post: 634249" data-attributes="member: 22581"><p>Hi Folks,</p><p></p><p>We're heading to Vic this weekend and hoping to do some detecting and panning around Eldorado and Heathcote. We have our Miner's Rights, we just want to be sure we're in the approved areas. I've found plenty of helpful information to find likely areas to explore on these forums, Doug Stone's "Prospecting", World of Shiny Stuff, etc. </p><p></p><p>What I cannot find is an authoritative map showing the <strong>designated</strong> prospecting areas e.g. within Chiltern Mt Pilot Park. The Vic Parks website suggests that prospecting is allowed within the park, but only shows a google map of the entire park, and the old links I've found to the official park-specific prospecting maps are all dead. </p><p></p><p>I've also tried Geovic maps, but couldn't find an option that showed prospecting areas.</p><p></p><p>Can anyone steer me towards the authoritative maps for prospecting areas in Vic please?</p><p></p><p>I'd also be thrilled if you have suggestions of easily accessible (i.e. no need for hardcore bush bashing or serious off-roading) locations in the Reedy Ck/Eldorado, Beechworth, or Heathcote areas worth exploring with a detector - I know it's mostly a panning area, just thought I'd ask.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p><p></p><p>Simon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SimonF, post: 634249, member: 22581"] Hi Folks, We're heading to Vic this weekend and hoping to do some detecting and panning around Eldorado and Heathcote. We have our Miner's Rights, we just want to be sure we're in the approved areas. I've found plenty of helpful information to find likely areas to explore on these forums, Doug Stone's "Prospecting", World of Shiny Stuff, etc. What I cannot find is an authoritative map showing the [b]designated[/b] prospecting areas e.g. within Chiltern Mt Pilot Park. The Vic Parks website suggests that prospecting is allowed within the park, but only shows a google map of the entire park, and the old links I've found to the official park-specific prospecting maps are all dead. I've also tried Geovic maps, but couldn't find an option that showed prospecting areas. Can anyone steer me towards the authoritative maps for prospecting areas in Vic please? I'd also be thrilled if you have suggestions of easily accessible (i.e. no need for hardcore bush bashing or serious off-roading) locations in the Reedy Ck/Eldorado, Beechworth, or Heathcote areas worth exploring with a detector - I know it's mostly a panning area, just thought I'd ask. Thanks! Simon [/QUOTE]
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