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Fossicking Resources - Australia |
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Fossicking is one of those activities enjoyed by many
travellers, whether it is for gemstones, gold or even meteorite fragments. From
a pleasurable activity with family and friends, it can also be quite a serious
pursuit for others. Whilst making the find of a life time, can be a dream come
true, it is another way to enjoy this beautiful country we call Australia. Each state and territory
in Australia has it own fossicking laws, so you need to contact the appropriate government
body as to their legal requirements.
Additional information about areas known
for 'fossicking' or promoted as such, can often be had from the local
information tourist and visitor centres.
We have provided some information to a number of government and
non-government resources, including listing some places where those seeking to
fossick as part of their holiday activities can go, with more to be added over
time.
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• Fossicking - NSW Government
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Do I need a licence to Fossick in New South Wales?
No licences have been required to go fossicking in NSW since 1992, however,
fossickers are required to seek the consent of Western Lands Leaseholders prior
to entry, as is the case for all other classes of landholders and leaseholders.
For entry onto other lands, fossickers need the landholder's consent.
Fossicking is not allowed in national parks. Fossicking in State forests is
administered by Forests NSW. People wishing to fossick on State forest must
obtain permission from the local Forests NSW office. No fossicking is permitted
in Forests NSW? flora reserves or forest preserves in State forests.
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NSW Department of Primary Industries
• Fossickers are now required to seek the consent of Western Lands
Leaseholders prior to entry, as is the case for all other classes of landowners
and leaseholders.
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Fossicking in State Forests
- Forests NSW
Information Centre
• Ph: 02 9871 3377
• Toll: 1300 655 687
• Fossicking in State forests is
administered by Forests NSW. People wishing to fossick on State forest must
obtain permission from the local Forests NSW office.
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Glen
Innes
• Glen Innes 'Celtic Country' has the
world's richest mineral diversity belt, and is famous for the deep rich, royal
blue sapphires, among other precious and semi-precious stones, providing one of
the regions most popular activities for visitors and locals.
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Inverell
• There are reserves scattered throughout the
district where you can fossick for a variety of gems.
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Lightning Ridge
• The home of the
'black opal', Lightning Ridge is a unique place, where people come to visit
and some will decide to stay. For the tourist, fossicking on the
mullock heaps is a relaxing pastime and sometimes rewarding.
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Poolbrook Gems Fossicking Park
• Nullamanna/Emmaville Road, INVERELL NSW • Ph/Fax: 02 6722 2781
• Poolbrook Gems Fossicking Park offer the gem hunter and fossicker advice on
sapphire fossicking, new sapphire wash, hire of fossicking equipment, view
mining plant in operation, scenic bushland picnic sites, bush camping (no
facilities yet).
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Gemtree
- Gateway to the Gemfields
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ALICE SPRINGS / PLENTY HIGHWAY NT • Ph: 08 8956 9855 • Fax: 08 8956 9860 •
• Gemtree is located 140 km north-east of Alice Springs, with bitumen road to the
front gate!. Nestled amongst the native bush off the Plenty Highway. Set on 250
acres the park has a nature walk, bush golf course,
billabong (good for bird watching), camping and caravan facilities.
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• Fossicking - QLD Government
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Fossicking in Queensland
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Department of Mines and
Energy
• Queensland is a fossicker's paradise, with its diversity of gem deposits known
worldwide. Fossickers can try their luck finding agate, aquamarine, chrysophrase,
garnet, opal, sapphire, thunder eggs, topaz and zircon. Fossickers in
Queensland require a fossickers licence, which can be obtained from a fossickers
licence agent. More information on the provisions that apply under the
legislation can be found under the
Guide to Queensland fossicking legislation.
For your safety, information on how to minimise any risks or dangers while
fossicking is available from the
The do's and dont's of tourist and recreational fossicking in Queensland
(PDF 257 Kb). You can also find information on
Fossicking Areas from the Queensland government website.
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• Fossicking - VIC Government
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• Fossicking - WA Government
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Do I need a permit when prospecting?
To be able to prospect in WA you are required to possess a Miner's Right, which
can be obtained from any Mining Registrar's Office, including the Department of
Industry Resources in Perth.
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Department of Industry and Resources
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Contact - see website
• Information Series Pamphlets:
Prospecting WA (PDF 417 Kb) and
Prospect Booklet (PDF 220 Kb).
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Gemfields.com
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(online form)
• A site for 'Gemmies',
gem hunters and tourists, packed full of information, including
the Anakie Gemfields (Central Queensland Gemfields). Includes
information on fossicking.
Click here
to see The Queensland Fossicking Guide.
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Australian Lapidary
Clubs
• The Australian Lapidary Club
Directory aims to foster the hobby in Australia and provide access to
interesting articles and news about field trips undertaken.
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