BEGINNER ACTIVITY HUB
Fossicking
Fossicking
It takes more than luck to strike it lucky! Know the legalities, gear, and how to increase your chances of shouting Eureka when you find gold and gems


READ & EXPLORE
Beginner guides and expert tips, written for people taking their first steps outdoors.


Fossicking Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need



Fossicking Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need



Where to Go Fossicking in Australia: Gemfields, Goldfields and Public Areas



What Is Fossicking and Prospecting? And What Can You Actually Find in Australia?


WATCH & LEARN
Short, beginner-friendly how-tos. Videos made for you by local Aussie experts - coming soon! (For now, you'll find videos by Outdoors Queensland - watch this space for more!).

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DOWNLOAD & GO
Useful things to do, things to take and safety tips.
A4 printables have more detailed information. Print them and save them in your kit.
Phone downloadable lists are an easily accessible reminder list.

THINGS TO TAKE
Fossicking Starter Kit
Dig and sieve gear, sorting supplies, what to wear and what to leave at home.
Free · by Outdoorsia

THINGS TO DO
Before You Fossick
The legal five, conditions, safety and the code — everything to confirm before you dig.
Free · by Outdoorsia

THINGS TO DO
Is It a Keeper? Rock ID Field Card
Four thirty-second tests — wet it, weigh it, scratch it, hold it to light.
Free · by Outdoorsia
