CLERMONT GPAs
Clermont is the most accessible goldfield in Queensland. With designated "General Permission Areas" (GPAs), you simply buy a kit, grab a map, and start detecting.
Fossicking License
You need a Queensland Fossicking License. You can buy it online or at the Clermont Outback Centre.
GPA Kit: While the license is state-wide, you should buy the local **GPA Map Kit** from the council. It shows exactly where the fences are. Do not stray onto private grazing land.
Miclere
Famous for deep leads. Gold here is often found in the "wash" layer down to 20-30 feet. However, shallow surfacing nuggets are still found around the old workings.
Flat Diggings
Another popular GPA. The ground here is shallower. Good for beginners with a VLF detector like a Gold Monster 1000.
Billys
"Billy boulders" (silcrete) cover the ground. The gold is hidden under and between these heavy rocks. Move the rocks, find the gold.
Tactical Intel: Stick to the Mullock
The old timers dug shafts to get to the wash. They dumped the "waste" dirt (mullock) on the surface. They missed plenty of small nuggets. **Detect the heaps.** Run your coil over every inch of the white/grey dirt piles next to old shafts.
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The Digger's Code
- Backfill all holes before you leave.
- Pack out all your trash.
- Respect fence lines and gates.
Legal Disclaimer
Land access rights, safety conditions, and public fossicking zones change. You are solely responsible for verifying regulations with local authorities (DOC/Council/BLM) and assessing river safety before visiting. Paystreak.io accepts no liability for injury, fines, or trespassing. Never dig on private land without explicit permission.
✓ Information last verified: January 2026