Moonstone Hill
Lava Plains district - 100 km south-west from Greenvale
Location
Lava Plains district
Nearest Town
Greenvale
Distance
100 km south-west
Photo: Megan Prusynski / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Location
Moonstone Hill is near Greenvale
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
Moonstone Hill is a general permission area named for its deposits of feldspar moonstone. The area lies in the volcanic Lava Plains country west of the Great Dividing Range, where ancient volcanic activity has produced a range of gemstones and minerals.
What You Can Find
Feldspar moonstone is the main attraction, with pieces showing the characteristic blue-white sheen (adularescence) that makes moonstone prized by gem collectors.
Loose pieces can be found on the surface and in shallow digging.
Getting There
Remote location. Access via unsealed roads from the Kennedy Highway. A 4WD is essential.
The area is best accessed from Mount Garnet or Greenvale.
Camping
Bush camping only. No facilities. Carry all water and supplies.
Important Notes
- !Very remote. No mobile reception. Carry a satellite phone or PLB.
View Moonstone Hill on the Map
See satellite imagery, terrain, and surrounding fossicking areas.
Open MapSource: Queensland Government