Fossicking and rockhounding near Emerald
6 mapped fossicking spots within 200 km of Emerald. The local draw is sapphire and zircon on the Central Queensland gemfields at Sapphire, Rubyvale, and The Willows. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Every spot within 200 km of Emerald
AnakieQueensland · 42 km awayPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon, Ruby +4- Sapphire Central Fossicking AreaQueensland · 46 km awayPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon, Topaz +2
- Scrub Lead Fossicking AreaQueensland · 47 km awayPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
- Rubyvale Fossicking AreaQueensland · 51 km awayPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
- The Willows GemfieldsQueensland · 68 km awayPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
- Tomahawk CreekQueensland · 75 km awayPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
Licences and permits for fossicking near Emerald
Queensland
A fossicking licence is required in Queensland for individuals, families, clubs, educational groups, and commercial tour operators. Queensland fossicking licences and permits →
Full state-by-state details are in the Australia fossicking licences and permits guide.
Most-reported finds near Emerald
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
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