Weld River: Fossicking in Tasmania
- Minerals reported
- 5
Weld River is a mapped fossicking spot in Tasmania, Australia. Reported finds include sapphire, topaz, zircon, spinel, quartz. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
Plan your visit
Generally open to casual fossicking
- State / territory
- Tasmania
- Nearest road
- Frome Road
- Postcode
- 7264
- Coordinates
- -41.13290, 147.87615
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & fossicking status
Generally open to casual fossicking
Public-tagged Australian spots are usually designated fossicking areas, permitted Crown land, or managed sites where casual fossicking is allowed under state or territory rules. Check licence requirements and local conditions 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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Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in Tasmania within driving distance of Weld River.
- DerbyTasmania · 6 km awaySapphire, Zircon, Spinel
- Mount CameronTasmania · 18 km awayTopaz, Smoky Quartz, Quartz
- GladstoneTasmania · 22 km awayGold, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz
- KilliecrankieTasmania · 144 km awayTopaz, Beryl, Smoky Quartz
- Coal Hill Fossicking AreaTasmania · 264 km awayAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Lune River Fossicking AreaTasmania · 273 km awayAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
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