Get to know the place before you plan a visit.
View the world mapDunolly is the heart of the Golden Triangle, known for producing more large nuggets than anywhere else on earth. The "Welcome Stranger" was found nearby.
Founded during the 1856 rush, Dunolly quickly became a center for alluvial and lode mining.
Gold occurs in shallow alluvial leads and quartz reefs. Massive mineralization makes PI detectors essential.
General location only. The marker does not show a permitted boundary or a safe route.
Check the current land status, landowner permission, boundaries, permitted methods and local conditions before travelling. Historical notes and map pins do not establish permission. Source record last checked: January 2026.
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