Hello..I'm all new to this

[jf65]

Hi, everyone My dear old Dad recently passed away and I have 2 of his old, but still working gold detectors, a goldbug2 and a minelab 2100, I would really love to get out there and give them a go, but am not sure which areas are the best for a complete novice..I've heard of Safarla, Nundle and Hill End, but have been told they dont have much left, Any tips would be much appreciated, I live in sydney, so somewhere not to far to travel would be ideal..I really have no idea..Thankyou.

 

[Paul]

welcome to the forum buddy. i am not 100% sure but i think people are still pulling gold out of safala, hill end etc etc. do some research and see if you can find a spot thats close enough to you. if in doubt ask away there is always someone here to help!

 

[jf65]

Thank you..lol, I'm busy looking at maps, lists ect. i love those earth gold overlays. Its all very interesting.

 

[steveo1]

Hi if you are thinking of going to hill end let me no and I can meet you there iam about 2hrs away.no gold yet still looking .

 

[jf65]

Thanks Steveo...my dad had a bit of luck out from Pentland QLD, lol, i don't want to go that far though. I've been checking maps ect, and there seems to be a few places a just couple of hours drive from me...good luck

 

[jf65]

a pic of one of my dads nuggets

 

[steveo1]

I'm going to hell end this weekend.

 

[Jamo]

Hi, everyone My dear old Dad recently passed away and I have 2 of his old, but still working gold detectors, a goldbug2 and a minelab 2100, I would really love to get out there and give them a go, but am not sure which areas are the best for a complete novice..I've heard of Safarla, Nundle and Hill End, but have been told they dont have much left, Any tips would be much appreciated, I live in sydney, so somewhere not to far to travel would be ideal..I really have no idea..Thankyou.

jf65 Don't believe everyone who tells you there is nothing left. There is always plenty more out there. Sometimes you just have to do a bit more research, look a little harder or dig a little deeper. Keep looking & digging, you'll eventually get some good stuff! Cheers

 

[the duck]

Just go slow and look for places that have a bit of trash as most detectorists give these places a wide berth

 

[Heatho]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, welcome aboard. Judging by that nugget I reckon your Dad must have got a good proportion of it all.

 

[jf65]

Thankyou, and lol, he loved his gold. This, among other smaller finds was found out west of Pentland QLD, he spent about 15 years out that way and got quite a bit to I'm really keen on giving it a go myself....lol, just trying to find the time

 

[Bingo]

welcome aboard and good luck!

Keep posting any questions or things you learn along the way, this may help other people (like me) who are also starting out

 

[jf65]

Thank you, and I certainty will