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!
PLEASE NOTE As from 1st July 2019, The Outback Prospector & Clermont Caravan Park have withdrawn as agents for QLD Fossicking Licences.
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 and for the two ‘West’ GPA maps) - Isaac Regional Council office has printed GPA Maps and Access Conditions packs available for a small fee.
https://goo.gl/maps/TTFXFgeGcRAwLEt16 - 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
We have made recommendations to local and State government departments to create an informative resource pack for recreational prospectors and better road navigational aides to help visitors prepare for their prospecting adventure.
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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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Lodge your complaint with Queensland Resources Ministers Scott Stewart and Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon to demand "why does the QLD Fossicking Act discriminate against recreational prospectors from enjoying this licenced recreational activity in QLD State Forest like any other permitted recreational activity? Please fix broken State Forest access laws for prospectors."
Dept Resources https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/forms/complaints-form
DES/QPWS https://www.des.qld.gov.au/contactus/feedback-forms/feedback-form-complaint#section-6