Fossicking Spots in Australia
Browse 44 mapped fossicking locations across 7 Australian states and territories. Every state page lists named spots, rocks and minerals, coordinates, and what to check before you dig.
Licences and permits vary by state. Start with the Australia fossicking licences and permits guide.
- Mapped spots
- 44
- States and territories
- 7
- Minerals to search
- 31
Mapped spots
States and territories
Minerals to search
Browse by state or territory
Each card shows how many spots we have mapped and the minerals most often listed there.
Fossicking near a city or town
All cities →Mapped fossicking spots within 200 km of these cities and gemfields towns.
Fossicking licences and permits by state
Read guide →Australia is licence-heavy. Check the current state or territory rule before you dig, especially on Crown land, private land, forests, fossicking districts, and protected areas.
Interactive map
Open map →See every Australian spot on one map, filtered by mineral and access.
United States
U.S. spots →Thousands more collecting spots across the U.S., grouped by region and county.
Canada
Canada spots →Canadian collecting spots grouped by province, with minerals and access notes.
Australia fossicking FAQ
Is fossicking legal in Australia?+
Do I need a fossicking licence in Australia?+
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Plan fossicking trips in the app
The RockHoundR app turns this list into a map you can filter, save, and use offline. Geology, weather, and field notes are built in.
