Gemstone Beach: Fossicking in Southland District, Southland

Gemstone Beach is a mapped fossicking spot in Southland District, Southland, New Zealand. Reported finds include garnet, jasper, quartz, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
Area: Southland District
Region: Southland
Nearest road: Mullans Road
Coordinates: -46.28990, 167.73980

Land & fossicking status

Generally open to casual fossicking

Public-tagged New Zealand spots are usually designated public gold fossicking areas under the Crown Minerals Act or beaches where casual collecting of loose stones is accepted. Hand tools only, and check local conditions before you dig.

Stay inside public fossicking areas for gold panning, use hand tools only, and treat DOC reserves and national parks as closed to collecting. Pounamu (greenstone) in the South Island is owned by Ngai Tahu, and collecting it is prohibited apart from a limited beach find you can carry out by hand in one trip.

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Gemstone Beach FAQ

Where is Gemstone Beach?+

Gemstone Beach is in Southland District, Southland, New Zealand, at -46.28990, 167.73980. Nearest road: Mullans Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gemstone Beach?+

Gemstone Beach is reported to produce Garnet, Jasper, Quartz, Agate.

Is fossicking allowed at Gemstone Beach?+

Generally open to casual fossicking. Public-tagged New Zealand spots are usually designated public gold fossicking areas under the Crown Minerals Act or beaches where casual collecting of loose stones is accepted. Hand tools only, and check local conditions before you dig. Public gold fossicking areas allow hand-tool panning without a permit, but DOC reserves, national parks, and pounamu are off-limits, so always confirm land access before a trip.

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