A reminder when traversing Clermont GPAs:
* Leave gates as found
* NO camping, campfires or dogs
* Respect landholders privacy, livestock and property
* Respect our community and your fellow prospectors
* Keep your distance
* Keep the bush tidy
* Fill in your #@! holes!
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During the busy prospecting season from April - Sept, hundreds and hundreds of eager prospectors come through our doors asking for directions, maps and 'where do I find the gold?!'
Prepare for your trip to Clermont by doing some groundwork before arriving so you can make the most of your time on the goldfields.
So save some time and do your research before leaving home, hit the ground running and improve your chances of striking it lucky!
Purchase QLD Fossicking Licence online https://bit.ly/2sPtyox
Clermont GPA Maps - https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/central-gold
- Download to your device or print at home. Note also Conditions of Access at end of page.
(Select 'fit to page' in printer settings for the GPA Overview map) - Google Maps - Do a virtual recce to familiarise yourself with directions to the GPAs.
Search for 'general permission areas' or here: https://bit.ly/317K2sV - General Advice https://qorf.org.au/resources/activity-master/fossicking/
- Bush Safety https://qorf.org.au/resources/activity-master/bushwalking/
- Trilobite App - Offline geology, mining and exploration data Australia https://trilobite.solutions/maps/
- QLD government database https://georesglobe.information.qld.gov.au/
- Fossicking Rules & Responsibilities: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/rules/designated-areas
In the meantime you can visit the Fossicking in Queensland site or become a customer of the Outback Prospector to get exclusive advice, resources and local tips.
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https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking