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.

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Every fossicking spot 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.

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Fossicking near Tasmania cities and towns

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

Tasmania fossicking FAQ

Do you need a licence to go fossicking in Tasmania?+

Tasmania allows fossicking in declared fossicking areas without a prospecting licence, subject to published limits and local restrictions.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Tasmania?+

Tasmania spots in this list most commonly produce Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Zircon, Agate. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many fossicking sites are in Tasmania?+

RockHoundR currently lists 7 fossicking spots in Tasmania. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

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