Good days start with a little ground work.

Find a place to start.

Explore countries, regions and place notes. Use the maps to get your bearings, then follow the source links to check current access and local rules.

The directory includes historic goldfields and research locations as well as fossicking areas. A place appearing here does not mean you can dig there.

Learn before you load the car.

Our free guides cover panning, equipment and trip preparation. Start small, get to know your kit and leave room for a day when the weather has other plans.

Take the notes with you.

Our four paid PDF field packs bring regional research, trip notes and printable sheets together. You can see sample pages and the contents before buying.

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Help keep the notes useful.

Found a broken link or something that needs correcting? Send the page address and the relevant source to our support team. Access, weather and local conditions change; check with the land manager before each trip.