Reddestone Creek: Fossicking in New South Wales
- Minerals reported
- 2
Reddestone Creek is a mapped fossicking spot in New South Wales, Australia. Reported finds include sapphire, zircon. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
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.
Plan your visit
Permission required before fossicking
- State / territory
- New South Wales
- Postcode
- 2370
- Coordinates
- -29.70083, 151.63556
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & fossicking status
Permission required before fossicking
Requires landholder, operator, or agency permission before any fossicking. Do not enter without explicit authorization.
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.
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Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in New South Wales within driving distance of Reddestone Creek.
- Wellingrove Fossicking AreaNew South Wales · 7 km awaySapphire, Zircon
- Glen InnesNew South Wales · 12 km awaySapphire, Zircon, Topaz
- Chandlers CreekNew South Wales · 26 km awaySapphire
- InverellNew South Wales · 49 km awaySapphire, Zircon
- Ruby Hill Fossicking ReserveNew South Wales · 107 km awayGarnet Group, Almandine, Pyrope
- Lightning RidgeNew South Wales · 355 km awayBlack Opal, Opal, Precious Opal
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