Prospect

Everything you need between deciding to go and arriving at the creek. Guides, weather, gear, gold prices, and live conditions for the goldfields.

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Guides

Fossicking, permits, techniques & more

Detailed guides to every declared fossicking area in Australia. State-by-state permits and rules, beginner tutorials, panning techniques, and how to read the Dig Here map.

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Gold Price

Live spot price & calculator

Live gold spot price in AUD, NZD, USD, GBP, EUR and CAD. Weigh your find, select the purity, and see what it is worth at today's price.

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Weather

Conditions at the goldfields

Check weather forecasts and conditions for goldfield regions before you head out. Rain, temperature, wind, and UV for the areas that matter.

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Gear and equipment for the field

Everything you need before heading out prospecting. Gold pans, classifiers, sluice boxes, detectors, picks, and all the gear for a day on the creek.

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Camping & accommodation near goldfields

Find camping spots, caravan parks, and accommodation close to fossicking areas. Free camps, powered sites, and nearby towns with facilities.

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Fossicking Clubs

Connect with local prospectors

State-by-state listing of fossicking and prospecting clubs across Australia. Group digs, meetups, workshops, and the collective knowledge of experienced prospectors.

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Water Reports

Creek and river flow levels

Check river gauging stations to see if there is water flowing in the creek before you drive three hours to find out. Current levels, recent rain, and flow trends.

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Fire Danger

Fire ratings & total fire bans

Current fire danger ratings and total fire ban days by region. Know before you go whether the area is safe to visit and whether campfires are permitted.

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Access Alerts

Road closures, park closures & restrictions

Road closures, park closures, seasonal access restrictions, and track conditions for goldfield areas. Check before you load up the car.

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