Central Queensland gemfields
Five fossicking areas and six designated fossicking lands in the Central Queensland gemfields have been set aside for recreational and tourist fossicking. Word-class sapphires, rubies, and zircon have been found in these fossicking areas and designated fossicking lands.
Fossickers require a fossicking licence in all areas. Fossicking is not permitted on the numerous mining leases and claims in these areas without the permission of the holders.
Contact us if you have any questions about fossicking.
Central Queensland gemfields
In this guide:
- Willows designated fossicking land
- Glenalva fossicking area
- Middle Ridge fossicking area
- Big Bessie fossicking area
- Graves Hill fossicking area
- Tomahawk Creek fossicking area
- Sapphire/Rubyvale designated fossicking land
- Next ( https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/fossicking/fossicking-areas-in-queensland/central-qld/willows )