Fossicking in Tasmania
7 mapped spots in Tasmania, Australia. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check licence rules before you head out.
Map showing 7 fossicking spots in Tasmania
Top minerals found in Tasmania
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Tasmania fossicking: what you need
Licence or permit
Tasmania allows fossicking in declared fossicking areas without a prospecting licence, subject to published limits and local restrictions.
Designated fossicking areas
Declared fossicking areas include several well-known gem and mineral localities managed by Mineral Resources Tasmania.
Before you dig
Stay inside declared fossicking areas unless you have the right mineral tenement authority, follow collection limits, and check seasonal or access restrictions.
Fossicking near Tasmania cities and towns
City guides listing every mapped spot within 200 km, sorted by distance.
Every fossicking spot in Tasmania
Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with geology and weather.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Hill Fossicking AreaCreekton Road | -43.3911, 146.8941 | Public | |
| DerbyMain Street | -41.1489, 147.8022 | Check locally | |
| GladstoneChaffey Street | -40.9616, 148.0109 | Public | |
| KilliecrankieKilliecrankie Road | -39.8361, 147.8372 | Public | |
| Lune River Fossicking AreaLeprena Track | -43.4782, 146.9037 | Public | |
| Mount Cameron | -40.9832, 147.9460 | Public | |
| Weld RiverFrome Road | -41.1329, 147.8761 | Public |
Tasmania fossicking FAQ
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