Fossicking in Western Australia
5 mapped spots in Western Australia, Australia. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check licence rules before you head out.
Map showing 5 fossicking spots in Western Australia
Top minerals found in Western Australia
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Quartz3
- Jasper2
- Agate1
- Amethyst1
- Chalcedony1
- Chrysoprase1
- Corundum1
- Mookaite1
- Rose Quartz1
- Ruby1
Western Australia fossicking: what you need
Licence or permit
A Miner's Right is the usual starting point for fossicking or prospecting on Crown land in Western Australia. Tenements, reserves, and private land need the right consent.
Designated fossicking areas
WA fossicking is centred on goldfields, gemstone fields, Crown land access, and tenement areas where permission or a separate permit applies.
Before you dig
Carry a Miner's Right, check land and tenement status before digging, get written consent where required, and avoid protected areas unless clearly allowed.
Every fossicking spot in Western Australia
Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with geology and weather.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooka StationMooka Road |
| -24.9660, 114.8075 | Check locally |
| Mount MagnetNaughton Street | -28.0630, 117.8494 | Check locally | |
| Weerianna |
| -20.7747, 117.1109 | Check locally |
| Wyloo | -22.7144, 116.0903 | Check locally | |
| YinnietharraCobra-Dairy Creek Road | -24.6561, 116.1644 | Check locally |
Western Australia fossicking FAQ
Do you need a licence to go fossicking in Western Australia?+
What rocks and minerals can you find in Western Australia?+
How many fossicking sites are in Western Australia?+
Map every Western Australia spot in the app
Open the RockHoundR app to see Western Australia on a real map with geology, weather, and your saved finds.
