Mines Hill - Lava Plains
Lava Plains district - 85 km south-west from Mount Garnet
Location
Lava Plains district
Nearest Town
Mount Garnet
Distance
85 km south-west
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Location
Mines Hill - Lava Plains is near Mount Garnet
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
Mines Hill is a general permission area in the Lava Plains district south-west of Mount Garnet. The volcanic landscape here has produced topaz, quartz crystals, and agate from weathered basalt and granite.
What You Can Find
Topaz crystals, quartz, and agate from the volcanic country. Surface collecting and shallow digging are the main methods.
Getting There
From Mount Garnet, head south-west via local roads. A 4WD is recommended.
Camping
Bush camping only. No facilities. Nearest services in Mount Garnet.
View Mines Hill - Lava Plains on the Map
See satellite imagery, terrain, and surrounding fossicking areas.
Open MapSource: Queensland Government