Derby: Fossicking in Tasmania
Derby is a mapped fossicking spot in Tasmania, Australia. Reported finds include sapphire, zircon, spinel. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
Map showing Derby in Tasmania
Quick details
- Access
- Permission required
- State / territory
- Tasmania
- Nearest road
- Main Street
- Postcode
- 7264
- Coordinates
- -41.14893, 147.80216
Land & fossicking status
Permission required before fossicking
Requires landholder, operator, or agency permission before any fossicking. Do not enter without explicit authorization.
Stay inside declared fossicking areas unless you have the right mineral tenement authority, follow collection limits, and check seasonal or access restrictions.
Found at Derby
Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in Tasmania within driving distance of Derby.
- Weld River6 km awaySapphire, Topaz, Zircon
- Mount Cameron22 km awayTopaz, Smoky Quartz, Quartz
- Gladstone27 km awayGold, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz
- Killiecrankie146 km awayTopaz, Beryl, Smoky Quartz
- Coal Hill Fossicking Area260 km awayAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Lune River Fossicking Area269 km awayAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
Derby FAQ
Where is Derby?+
Derby is in Tasmania, Australia, at -41.14893, 147.80216. Nearest road: Main Street.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Derby?+
Derby is reported to produce Sapphire, Zircon, Spinel.
Is fossicking allowed at Derby?+
Permission required before fossicking. Requires landholder, operator, or agency permission before any fossicking. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Fossicking rules in Australia are set by state or territory, so always confirm licences and land access before a trip.
More fossicking in Tasmania
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