newbie, fossicking at Hart's Ranges for Kyanite

[DizziFish]

Hello everyone,
I'm newish to the forum, been reading all the great posts, but haven't had anything to post till now.
Late last year I joined the local Lapidary club & within 3weeks was chosen to learn to facet.
I have since bought a Gemmasta GFe3 I have also become a member of the Australian Facetors Guild. Thoroughly enjoy it, wish I had of found the club years ago. What an amazing fun hobby.
Thinking of heading out to the Hart's Ranges N.T. for my first field trip to look for a few different specimens and hopefully a few cutters of different gems.
Mainly unsure of what area to look for Kyanite, I don't want exact location as that would be half the fun lost but if possible approximate area. As it is a huge place out there for a girl, going on her own.
Got the 4wd, fridge/freezer, supplies of food and water, tent, tools etc. I can not wait, even if I don't find anything, the enjoyment of the travel, the outback, fresh air & I'm sure new friends along the way, will all be worth it. ickshovel:

 

[grubstake]

Welcome aboard, DF.

There's some recent discussion about Harts Range gemstone prospecting here:
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=31389

 

[LONEWOLF]

Entia Valley... When you find it on the surface, digging down you should find better quality... Beware of Private Leases ... There are a few around there... :koala:

The Harts Ranges is an area not to be taken lightly.... Every year the 'Locals' have to find some one who has gone missing. Sometimes with Tragic outcomes.. O

Believe me, it is NOT an area you want to go into alone or worse, get lost.... :skull:

Gemtree Caravan Park is a great place for a base and for meeting fellow Fossickers. They run field trips too.. But is a fair way from 'The Valley of Death'... ]

LW.....