locations near Ballarat

[XTMess]

Hey guys I am new to the fossicking world, however I am pretty keen to get out and about.
I am going for a trip to Ballarat in a few weeks so I am thinking of having a go. Time will be limited to can anyone give me a great place to fossick, what mthod would you recommend.
What can I expect to find.
Anything will help.
Also what alternative tools are great

 

[AU Fever]

Hi XTMess,

What type of fossicking are you interted in? Panning, sluicing, high-banking or metal detecting?

There's plenty of places near Ballarat, but it's unlikely someone will give away their favourite spot on a public forum. I would suggest doing some research on the Internet or buying some maps to see where the gold bearing areas were.

Au

 

[XTMess]

Fair enough we were going to do some sieving. A bit of panning. Looking for some gems and gold seen as though its possible in Ballarat

 

[Diggerdude]

You can always get some colour in your pan at Slaty Ck Cresswick. It's easy access there and plenty of water.

DD

 

[Hunting the yellow]

if your going past daylesford theres small sapphires and zircons gold i can't rember the name of the creek but its in the main town i think it starts with s

 

[XTMess]

sweet thanks I will gie it a go an will get back to you with results

 

[XTMess]

if your going past daylesford theres small sapphires and zircons gold i can't rember the name of the creek but its in the main town i think it starts with s

Stony creek?

 

[Gems Friend]

May be sailors creek ?

 

[Newbie]

DOes anyone know if Slaty creek picnic ground is accessible but 2wd?

 

[Golden Tiger]

DOes anyone know if Slaty creek picnic ground is accessible but 2wd?

Yes, Slatly Creek picnic ground 1, 2 and 3 are all accessable by a 2wd.

(On a side note though, try not to go after a heavy rain, as you may have some wheel spin)