The missus purchased a Garrett ace 400i for me recently for when we are away in the caravan so as i am new to all this i thought i would join up and say g'day to people who obviously like the same. I am only looking at beach, parks and general detecting and not going to go all out for Gold prospecting, the back wouldn't hold up anyway. Am in the process of finding out if permits, for the sake of Qld Govt. revenue raising, is needed and where is allowed on public land. I look forward to conversing with members and offering whatever input i can that may help along the way. Cheers