Duck Creek
South-Western Queensland - 130 km north-west from Cunnamulla
Location
South-Western Queensland
Nearest Town
Cunnamulla
Distance
130 km north-west
Photo: Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Duck Creek is near Cunnamulla
Fossicking Area Boundary
Official declared boundary from the Queensland Government. You may only fossick within this area.
Boundary data from Queensland Government spatial services
History
Duck Creek is a designated fossicking land in the Queensland boulder opal belt, north of Yowah. The area has produced boulder opal from the Cretaceous-age ironstone concretions that characterise the opal belt.
What You Can Find
Boulder opal in ironstone concretions. Similar geology and opal type to the Yowah and Opalton fields.
Getting There
Located north-west of Cunnamulla via unsealed roads. 4WD recommended.
Camping
Bush camping only. No facilities. Carry all supplies.
Important Notes
- !Very remote. No mobile reception.
Source: Queensland Government