Town Reserve
Clermont Gold District - 2 km south-west from Clermont
Location
Clermont Gold District
Nearest Town
Clermont
Distance
2 km south-west
Photo: State Library of Queensland (Public Domain)
Location
Town Reserve is near Clermont
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
Town Reserve is the general permission area closest to the centre of Clermont. It covers historic diggings on the edge of the township where the original gold rush began in 1861.
What You Can Find
Alluvial gold in the shallow gravels near town. A good introduction to fossicking for beginners due to easy access.
Getting There
Walking distance from Clermont township.
Camping
No camping. Full town services nearby.
View Town Reserve on the Map
See satellite imagery, terrain, and surrounding fossicking areas.
Open MapSource: Queensland Government