Reddestone Creek: Fossicking in New South Wales
Reddestone Creek is a mapped fossicking spot in New South Wales, Australia. Reported finds include sapphire, zircon. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
Map showing Reddestone Creek in New South Wales
About Reddestone Creek
Reddestone Creek, north-west of Glen Innes, is one of the main sapphire-bearing streams of the New England gemfields, carrying alluvial sapphire and zircon in its gravels. The most straightforward access is through Three Waters High Country Holidays off Bullock Mountain Road, which offers fossicking in Reddestone Creek by prior booking, with fees applying and picnic, camping and toilet facilities on site; the last 9 km of the road is unsealed. No licence is needed to fossick in New South Wales, but private property along the creek must not be entered without permission.
Quick details
- Access
- Check locally
- State / territory
- New South Wales
- Postcode
- 2370
- Coordinates
- -29.70083, 151.63556
Land & fossicking status
Confirm rules before fossicking
Land status here is not confirmed. Fossicking rules are set by state or territory, and national parks are usually off-limits. Verify licences, land access, and local rules before you collect.
Get the State forest fossicking permit before visiting State forest land, carry it with you, use hand tools only, and confirm local closures before a trip.
Found at Reddestone Creek
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