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Dittmer area (Proserpine) Qld Queensland information and questions
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<blockquote data-quote="Entaroadun" data-source="post: 539848" data-attributes="member: 17756"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>Just a quick introduction first, feel free to skip <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I'm very new to this fascinating hobby as well as quite new to Australia. I am from Poland and always been interested in fossicking. But back to my country, we do not have so many gems & minerals as Aussies do (actually we have almost none), nor the law is particularly in your favour. Treasury owns every piece you find in the ground. You can get however a lot interesting findings, especially from WWII or even Roman times, sadly you can't keep it.</p><p>And that's what I love about your Country! A lot more freedom and possibilities. I have travelled a bit around, been to Ararat and Stawell areas, Bendigo, Ballarat and tried gold panning there in running and dry creeks. I haven't fund gold yet, but had a lot of fun. It's really cool to explore old timers maps and I loved Victoria's geovic portal, very helpful. I have been then to Coober Peddy, where I had a bit more luck with Opals, and next went to Mount Isa where found few malachites. As I am continuing my journey through Australia, I am getting more and more interested in fossicking. Your forum is a great source of knowledge! </p><p></p><p>I have stopped now near Proserpine, QLD and I have read about Dittmer Mine and I was wondering if there is any spot at this time of the year to try panning for gold. Which creeks/rivers I could try checking? I have only a day or 2 so would really appreciate some guidance. Especially if all this area is a private land and if so where to ask for access. Or perhaps there are better places for a novice like me to go?</p><p></p><p>For equipment, I have a 4wd, pan, shovel, bucket and a lot of energy!</p><p></p><p>Thanks a lot for any tips!</p><p></p><p>Lukas</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Entaroadun, post: 539848, member: 17756"] Hi All, Just a quick introduction first, feel free to skip :) I'm very new to this fascinating hobby as well as quite new to Australia. I am from Poland and always been interested in fossicking. But back to my country, we do not have so many gems & minerals as Aussies do (actually we have almost none), nor the law is particularly in your favour. Treasury owns every piece you find in the ground. You can get however a lot interesting findings, especially from WWII or even Roman times, sadly you can't keep it. And that's what I love about your Country! A lot more freedom and possibilities. I have travelled a bit around, been to Ararat and Stawell areas, Bendigo, Ballarat and tried gold panning there in running and dry creeks. I haven't fund gold yet, but had a lot of fun. It's really cool to explore old timers maps and I loved Victoria's geovic portal, very helpful. I have been then to Coober Peddy, where I had a bit more luck with Opals, and next went to Mount Isa where found few malachites. As I am continuing my journey through Australia, I am getting more and more interested in fossicking. Your forum is a great source of knowledge! I have stopped now near Proserpine, QLD and I have read about Dittmer Mine and I was wondering if there is any spot at this time of the year to try panning for gold. Which creeks/rivers I could try checking? I have only a day or 2 so would really appreciate some guidance. Especially if all this area is a private land and if so where to ask for access. Or perhaps there are better places for a novice like me to go? For equipment, I have a 4wd, pan, shovel, bucket and a lot of energy! Thanks a lot for any tips! Lukas [/QUOTE]
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