Q. How much is a gold prospecting licence Qld?
Fossicking licence fees
| Period | Individual | Family |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $8.80 excl. GST | $12.60 excl. GST |
| 6 months | $33.40 excl. GST | $42.85 excl. GST |
| 1 year | $56.25 excl. GST | $75.15 excl. GST |
Q. Do you need a prospecting licence in Qld?
Read about Queensland’s Roadmap to easing restrictions. Fossickers require a current fossicking licence, which can be obtained online, from our regional and district offices and authorised agents. Licences are not required at tourist mines and similar sites that charge a fee for entry.
Q. Can you fossick in creeks Qld?
“This also means there will be no camping permitted in these areas.” The fossicking and General Permission areas open to the public for day use are: Clermont, Thanes Creek fossicking area, Deep Creek fossicking, Talgai State Forest fossicking, Durikai State Forest fossicking / GPA, Young’s Block GPA and Bar-Burrum.
Q. How do I get a prospecting licence in Australia?
To be eligible for this licence you must:
- provide details of land availability.
- provide details on the types of land you propose to obtain the Licence for (such as Crown, Reserve or Private)
- notify the owner and / or occupier of the land affected.
- provide any other information required by the Agency.
Q. Can you metal detect on beaches in Qld?
Fossicking is a regulated activity in Queensland and requires a fossicking licence. You also don’t need a fossicking licence to hunt for treasure or lost items using a metal detector. You should check with the local council for any rules about accessing public beaches and other areas for this purpose.
Q. Can anyone go gold prospecting in Australia?
Gold prospecting and fossicking opportunities in Australia’s Golden Outback draw people from far and wide. To prospect in Western Australia, you require a Miner’s Right for each person in your party. This gives you authorisation to prospect on: Unoccupied crown land that is not covered by a granted mining tenement.
Q. Where is gold found in Queensland?
Both agencies have officially defined these goldfields into three proclaimed gold regions: Southern Queensland, Central Queensland, and North Queensland. Minor gold deposits also occurred in Ormeau and Beenleigh in the Neranleigh-Fernvale Beds.
Q. Where can I go gold detecting in Qld?
Fossicking in Queensland
- Chinchilla petrified wood localities.
- Thanes Creek fossicking area.
- Deep Creek fossicking area.
- Talgai State Forest fossicking area.
- Swipers Gully topaz locality.
- Durikai State Forest fossicking area.
Q. Do you need a fossicking licence in Queensland?
Fossicking is a regulated activity in Queensland and requires a fossicking licence. This licence allows you to search for and collect fossicking materials for recreational, tourist and educational purposes only.
Q. What to do if you breach your fossicking licence?
If you have any questions about fossicking, contact the local mining office. You can receive an on-the-spot fine or be prosecuted if you breach the provisions of your fossicking licence.
Q. Do you need a camping permit for fossicking?
If you are planning to camp in a fossicking area, you may also need a fossicking camping permit in addition to a fossicking licence. For help and technical support when purchasing a fossicking licence online contact:
Q. How many people can you Fossick at a time?
Licences for commercial tour operators do not authorise fossicking for fossil specimens. Licences for clubs, educational organisations and commercial tour operators authorise fossicking for a maximum of 50 people at any one time and place.
