Fossicking in Victoria
6 mapped spots in Victoria, Australia. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check licence rules before you head out.
Every fossicking spot in Victoria
BeechworthVictoriaPermission required · Topaz, Agate, Amethyst +4
EldoradoVictoriaPermission required · Gold, Topaz, Sapphire +4
Reedy CreekVictoriaPermission required · Gold, Sapphire, Topaz +3
MaldonVictoriaPermission required · Gold, Quartz
WedderburnVictoriaPermission required · Gold, Quartz
MaryboroughVictoriaPermission required · Gold
Victoria fossicking: what you need
Licence or permit
A current Miner's Right is required for fossicking and prospecting in Victoria. Many state forests and some Crown land are open, while parks and private land need the right approval.
Designated fossicking areas
Victorian fossicking focuses on goldfields, gem localities, and public land where prospecting is allowed under the Miner's Right.
Before you dig
Carry a Miner's Right, check whether the land type allows fossicking, avoid parks unless specifically allowed, and get landholder permission on private land.
Fossicking near Victoria cities and towns
City guides listing every mapped spot within 200 km, sorted by distance.
Victoria fossicking FAQ
Do you need a licence to go fossicking in Victoria?+
A current Miner's Right is required for fossicking and prospecting in Victoria. Many state forests and some Crown land are open, while parks and private land need the right approval.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Victoria?+
Victoria spots in this list most commonly produce Gold, Quartz, Topaz, Zircon, Amethyst. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many fossicking sites are in Victoria?+
RockHoundR currently lists 6 fossicking spots in Victoria. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.
