Prospecting - Where not to go

What I know about prospecting could be put in a matchbox with room to spare. But I do know that in WA you need a prospectors license (free I believe).
Good luck with the filthy yellow stuff.

Hi Al
Best contact Prospectors patch in Guildford.These guys have all the info and gear for rent.My father grew up in Kalgoorlie and use to tell me stories how after a big rain as a kid they use to pick up nuggets in the open drains and on the horse race track.He had an Enoz bottle full!Mate I would love to join you the stuff is in my veins.
Niffty
GQ HQ
Perth

All the info you need is right here at this link, paticularly the pdf about Miner's Rights.

Cheers

Russ.

Alan,
I was at Ora Banda a few months ago and the WA prospectors club was there on a field event. In the evening, after a few beers outside the pub (which has been re-opened now about a year) some of the members were doing a bit of show and tell. Yes, there's still gold in them thar hills!!!! from what I saw.
The track from Coolgardie to Ora Banda is a good one and has a number of interesting historical sites along the way.
Watch out for yellow fever, have fun.
Cheers Glenn

Check with this Forum one of the best around Link for advice on Gold Prospecting, Mineral detecting etc throughout Australia. Apparently much (if not most) of the gold bearing areas out east are on mining leases and the hoders of these leases will allow access however it is usually strictly on an 'invited' basis and you must ahve written permission. There are many on the above forum who will be able to put you straight. Go for it and good luck.

Hi Alan

A Miners right will cost you $25. If you join the Coolgardie Gem Club..they have thier own peice of land to fossick. Members are also allowed to fossick on any of the land owned by Barriks.
myweb.westnet.com.au/ausgold1/
We are heading off in July for 2 weeks.

Peter

Thanks everyone, now it looks simple

alan