Fossicking in Queensland
10 mapped spots in Queensland, Australia. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check licence rules before you head out.
Every fossicking spot in Queensland
AnakieQueenslandPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon, Ruby +4- O'Briens Creek Fossicking AreaQueenslandPermission required · Topaz, Beryl, Aquamarine +3
- Agate Creek Fossicking AreaQueenslandPermission required · Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony +2
- Mount Hay Thunderegg FieldQueenslandFee dig · Thunderegg, Agate, Chalcedony +2
- Sapphire Central Fossicking AreaQueenslandPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon, Topaz +2
- Thunderbird ParkQueenslandFee dig · Thunderegg, Agate, Chalcedony +2
- Rubyvale Fossicking AreaQueenslandPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
- Scrub Lead Fossicking AreaQueenslandPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
- The Willows GemfieldsQueenslandPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
- Tomahawk CreekQueenslandPermission required · Sapphire, Zircon
Top minerals found in Queensland
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Queensland fossicking: what you need
Licence or permit
A fossicking licence is required in Queensland for individuals, families, clubs, educational groups, and commercial tour operators.
Designated fossicking areas
Queensland has designated fossicking areas, general permission areas, and private sites where landholder consent or operator rules apply.
Before you dig
Buy the correct fossicking licence, stay inside designated or permitted areas, follow hand-tool limits, and check any site-specific conditions.
Fossicking near Queensland cities and towns
City guides listing every mapped spot within 200 km, sorted by distance.
Queensland fossicking FAQ
Do you need a licence to go fossicking in Queensland?+
What rocks and minerals can you find in Queensland?+
How many fossicking sites are in Queensland?+
Map every Queensland spot in the app
Open the RockHoundR app to see Queensland on a real map with geology, weather, and your saved finds.
