The Willows Gemfields: Fossicking in Queensland

The Willows Gemfields is a mapped fossicking spot in Queensland, Australia. Reported finds include sapphire, zircon. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.

About The Willows Gemfields

Willows Gemfields is a small township on designated fossicking land south of the Capricorn Highway, about 69 km west of Emerald at the western edge of the Central Queensland gemfields. Sapphires here are predominantly greens and yellows, with blues rare, and zircon and the occasional diamond have also been recorded. Wash depths range from under 500 mm in shallow ground near the township to about 2 m in the northern part of the Duffer area, and blackbutt trees growing on the wash serve as a local marker. The township has a shop, post office, fuel, water and two caravan and camping areas. A Queensland fossicking licence is required.

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Quick details

Access: Check locally
State / territory: Queensland
Nearest road: Willows Access Road
Postcode: 4702
Coordinates: -23.74109, 147.53618

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.

Buy the correct fossicking licence, stay inside designated or permitted areas, follow hand-tool limits, and check any site-specific conditions.

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The Willows Gemfields FAQ

Where is The Willows Gemfields?+

The Willows Gemfields is in Queensland, Australia, at -23.74109, 147.53618. Nearest road: Willows Access Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at The Willows Gemfields?+

The Willows Gemfields is reported to produce Sapphire, Zircon.

Is fossicking allowed at The Willows Gemfields?+

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. Fossicking rules in Australia are set by state or territory, so always confirm licences and land access before a trip.

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