Here's a link to some good maps etc. done by Detrack:
http://golddetecting.4umer.net/t12096-dollys-creek-worth-detecting
http://golddetecting.4umer.net/t12096-dollys-creek-worth-detecting
stevenj48 said:Hi
looking for a new spot to detect on the weekend was thinking of around Dolly's creek Morrisons does anyone know where the diggings are?
if was to follow along forest rd would that put me in the right area?
geovic doesn't seem to be giving me much at all.
Thanks
ave-a-go said:stevenj48 said:Hi
looking for a new spot to detect on the weekend was thinking of around Dolly's creek Morrisons does anyone know where the diggings are?
if was to follow along forest rd would that put me in the right area?
geovic doesn't seem to be giving me much at all.
Thanks
Yep, just follow Forest road, that will lead you straight to the old diggings, and to the campground, on the creek. I was there Monday morning (didnt get any gold, just lead) the old workings have been flogged pretty hard, so you may need to venture out a little further. there is still gold there, you just need to work for it.
ave-a-go said:there was some water in the creek, and should still be a little. I know someone else was out there and was getting some colour, but im not sure what part of the creek. just have to try a few spots
A-team said:UPDATE: Went out to Dollys Creek and did a day on Orchard track, then another day on the main areas. This area is huge! ...and unusual, I found river wash on hill tops? and endless tracks that were more for a motorbike than anything else.
If you are heading there, I'd 100% suggest a 4WD to get off the main track and if you are looking to investigate the hidden areas, take your dirt bike, an absolute MUST! Do some research and take a GPS to find your way OUT.
As for the prospecting, still getting targets, lots of targets - deep, shallow, on heaps, hill sides and open flats. Our scrap metal collection is still growing, with most of it is old timers junk - a good sign, now just need to find the gold they missed. A great time there, varied terrain - everything imaginable if you look around.
loamer said:Dolly's Creek was not considered a big wage earning diggings - there is a very good sociological book written on the place. That's a big however. It was considered a wages earner - that is, they 'scratched' out about an ounce a week to live on. At the value per ounce at the time, that was usual. Never let 'poor mans' workings put you off - they do tend to get over-looked.
see google books link: http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Dolly_s_Creek.html?id=31agAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y
Terrific, I'll look into that, I have the challenge of an old two wheel drive on what be muddy tracks,? But a long walk justifies a beer at the end of the day, I'm most grateful, thanks!Mirrors said:https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...47893_screenshot_20220128-162939_chrome.jpghi
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Found this which might help mate
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