G'day all and thanks for having me.
Like many others here I'm sure, I've caught the gold bug and quickly become almost obsessed with this hobby, and it would be great to meet some other prospectors up here.
I like to mix it up between panning and detecting, but I haven't had any real luck yet. I feel like I'm just getting on the right track with research, reading grounds and contact zones, and techniques. I just need a bit of luck now.
I've been getting out to the Clohesy river area, but I couldn't locate the Waitemata mine off Davies creek. I'd love to explore any and all of the mines in that area and other areas between here and Mareeba, and if anyone could give me some pointers I'd really appreciate it. I'm going to start focusing in on the hills and creeks (with access) closer to Cairns as well. Mount Peter area seems really interesting, and clearly there are veins and gold spread throughout the ranges still. I dream of finding a vein one day and for all of my hard work to pay off!
If someone knows of any paid access options on private properties between Cairns and the Tablelands that would be great. It's just me and my dog, and we're pretty quiet. After months of searching, it would be nice to start getting somewhere. The thrill of the hunt and the research keeps me going but it's a bit dejecting coming away with no gold all the time.
Cheers all and have a good one.
Like many others here I'm sure, I've caught the gold bug and quickly become almost obsessed with this hobby, and it would be great to meet some other prospectors up here.
I like to mix it up between panning and detecting, but I haven't had any real luck yet. I feel like I'm just getting on the right track with research, reading grounds and contact zones, and techniques. I just need a bit of luck now.
I've been getting out to the Clohesy river area, but I couldn't locate the Waitemata mine off Davies creek. I'd love to explore any and all of the mines in that area and other areas between here and Mareeba, and if anyone could give me some pointers I'd really appreciate it. I'm going to start focusing in on the hills and creeks (with access) closer to Cairns as well. Mount Peter area seems really interesting, and clearly there are veins and gold spread throughout the ranges still. I dream of finding a vein one day and for all of my hard work to pay off!
If someone knows of any paid access options on private properties between Cairns and the Tablelands that would be great. It's just me and my dog, and we're pretty quiet. After months of searching, it would be nice to start getting somewhere. The thrill of the hunt and the research keeps me going but it's a bit dejecting coming away with no gold all the time.
Cheers all and have a good one.
