Recent content by Norweb

I am not looking for GPS marks but have researched Doug Stone's book. I am going to Moruya for 2 weeks and want to check out Mogo Creek and Waterfall Creek and the other areas. I have a Landcruiser Sahara so I can go into the State Forest also have the Fossicking Permit for the Sth Coast. My...

Went to Sofala for 3 days on the spur of the moment, asked at Sofala Gold when could I do a tour, and was told I had to make a booking for about 2weeks ahead. Back at the campsite talking to a chap he said he does tours and would take me out and show me how to do panning. This was the first time...

Why is there so much lead shot found when metal detecting. How did it get there as some of the places are old digging, did every prospector carry a shotgun. I am a hunter as well did they use it to get meat like roos or such. thanks, norm.

Just ordered on Ebay will be taken the Grandsons out to Sofala in the New Year this will help so Grandad looks like he knows what he is doing. :) :)

I am after a field guide for rocks and minerals for Australia. Have seen on Ebay The Illustrated Guide to Rocks and Minerals is this book any good for a novice are there any other recommendations ?

Don't think I will have time to go to the places I want to before Xmas with doctors appointments and all the other things for Xmas. Went down to local river (Grose River Yarramundi NSW) local swimming hole when everyone had left I tried the GM out, it worked great and I found it quite easy to...

Thanks brendomac looking at youtube the campsite look quite good. My caravan is setup for free camping hoping to get up there in between wifes doctors appointments. I live in Richmond NSW so it is only a short drive.

thanks for the replies, I like if you have to jump fences you need permission.

On Doug Stones map of Sofala Wattle Flat Goldfield at Green Poinit camping area there is abandoned diggings according to the A Guide to Fossicking in New South Wales on Crown Land you need to find the owner of a lease. What do I need to know about the area........Thanks Norm

Thanks for the replies, I will staying at the Nundle Tourist Caravan Pk so will follow up with the Information Centre

I have Doug Stones Gold Altas of NSW and looking at areas for gold can you just pick an area or are they on private property. The areas I am looking at are Bowling Alley Point, South Common Prospect. ......thanks norm

Hello to all, Went to Hill End about 3yrs tried my luck and had none. Now I have a Mine Lab Gold Monster 1000, I have all of the panning and sluice picks and scraper I think I have everything I need. Hoping to talk the wife into going to Nundle in the next couple of weeks. I have found alot of...

thanks for the replies that should get me out of trouble

Found a member up the north coast that made an attachment for a yabbie pump I thought I saved it but can't find it now. Where would it be .....thanks norm

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