Fossicking in Northern Territory

5 mapped spots in Northern Territory, Australia. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check licence rules before you head out.

Top minerals found in Northern Territory

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Northern Territory fossicking: what you need

Licence or permit

No fossicking permit is required in the Northern Territory. Some land types need a fossicking notice or written consent first, and Aboriginal land needs a land council permit.

Designated fossicking areas

The NT lists fossicking areas and land-access conditions, with extra care needed around pastoral leases, Aboriginal land, parks, and mineral titles.

Before you dig

Check land access before travelling, give notice or get consent where the land status requires it, and follow hand-tool and quantity limits.

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Fossicking near Northern Territory cities and towns

City guides listing every mapped spot within 200 km, sorted by distance.

Fossicking near Alice Springs →

Every fossicking spot in Northern Territory

Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with geology and weather.

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Entia Valley	Amethyst Almandine Garnet Group Corundum Smoky Quartz Quartz	-23.3051, 135.2738	Permission
Harts Range	Sapphire Ruby Beryl Tourmaline Quartz Garnet Group	-22.9867, 134.9208	Public
Mud Tank Zircon Field	Zircon Garnet Group Almandine Jasper Chalcedony Quartz Moonstone	-23.0125, 134.2697	Public
Paddy's Rockhole Fossicking Area	Gold	-23.4642, 134.7115	Permission
Warrego Fossicking Area	Gold Quartz	-19.3291, 133.8648	Public

Northern Territory fossicking FAQ

Do you need a licence to go fossicking in Northern Territory?+

No fossicking permit is required in the Northern Territory. Some land types need a fossicking notice or written consent first, and Aboriginal land needs a land council permit.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Northern Territory?+

Northern Territory spots in this list most commonly produce Quartz, Garnet Group, Almandine, Gold, Amethyst. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many fossicking sites are in Northern Territory?+

RockHoundR currently lists 5 fossicking spots in Northern Territory. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Map every Northern Territory spot in the app

Open the RockHoundR app to see Northern Territory on a real map with geology, weather, and your saved finds.