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The Queensland Government is in a caretaker period until after the state election. Minimal updates will be made to this site until after the election results are declared.

Fossicking in Queensland

Purchase a fossicking licence or fossicking camping permit

Fossicking licence types
Fossicking licence agents
Fossicking camping permits
Purchase a fossicking licence online

Fossicking rules and responsibilities

Personal protection and safety
Where you can fossick
Responsibilities of fossickers
Permitted activities and materials

Fossicking areas in Queensland

Central Queensland gemfields
Central gold district
South-eastern Queensland fossicking
Northern Queensland fossicking
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Creating new fossicking areas

Find out how we determine a new area for fossicking in Queensland.