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Post by jarrahrules on Sept 21, 2011 9:59:18 GMT 10
Hi guys. Going to castlemaine for the second week of the school holidays with another family. was wondering if anyone could tell me a reasonable spot to go to pan with the families and kids. Never been there before.
Yes i know people don't tell of spots and to go and research. I have no idea on this one.
Your help would be appreciated. ;D
Jamie
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Post by chimpy on Sept 22, 2011 17:25:39 GMT 10
G'day I did a fair bit of panning around Fryerstown (not far from Castlemaine) as a youngster in the 70's. Most of the creeks in that area hold some sort of gold and there are miles of old workings. Castlemaine was a sort of hub or gateway to the local goldfields. Wish I could be of more help and good luck  Cheers Chimpy |
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Post by chimpy on Sept 22, 2011 17:28:40 GMT 10
If you don't find anything make sure you at least get some Castlemaine Rock to sooth the pain ;D
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Post by jarrahrules on Sept 22, 2011 20:04:03 GMT 10
G'day I did a fair bit of panning around Fryerstown (not far from Castlemaine) as a youngster in the 70's. Most of the creeks in that area hold some sort of gold and there are miles of old workings. Castlemaine was a sort of hub or gateway to the local goldfields. Wish I could be of more help and good luck Cheers Chimpy Thanks Chimpy. Will try and get families there. Sounds like fun. I will tell them there is gold there and they will go. I will deal with the results later. four kids, a river, water, they will have fun. Whats castlemaine rock. Is it related to VB. Jamie |
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Post by chimpy on Sept 22, 2011 21:55:21 GMT 10
Jamie
Castlemaine rock is a type of hard candy they are famous for. As kids we used to hike from Fryerstown to a mineral water spring that I can't for the life of me recall the name of, all the creeks in between were worth a pan. hope this helps
Cheers
Chimpy
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Post by jarrahrules on Sept 24, 2011 7:19:34 GMT 10
Jamie Castlemaine rock is a type of hard candy they are famous for. As kids we used to hike from Fryerstown to a mineral water spring that I can't for the life of me recall the name of, all the creeks in between were worth a pan. hope this helps Cheers Chimpy Thanks again Chimpy. |
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Post by jarrahrules on Sept 26, 2011 20:40:27 GMT 10
Thanks for all your help. I have had a member send me a pm with a spot to try. I am so impressed with this. I would like to thank him especially. ;D ;D
I have never used a high banker but have a second hand one that i have fitted water sprayers. I May take this and have a go with my son and another families kids. Can't wait.
Jamie
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Post by nugget893 on Sept 27, 2011 7:27:09 GMT 10
Jarrahrules try Chewton along Golden Point Road, there is a creek on your left hand side of the road, up about 2.5 km. Chewton is an outer suburb of Castlemaine and Golder Point Road is about 5. km from Castlemaine on the Pyrenees Hwy. If you go to Google maps and look at Golden Point Rd Chewton you will see the creek and how far it is from Castlemaine. I hope this will help and have fun with the family. Remember to watch out for snakes they are out right now up that way and being up near a creek they will be close by.  cheers nugget893 |
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Post by jarrahrules on Sept 27, 2011 18:39:05 GMT 10
Thanks nugget I will try and get there too. You guys areso good to help out. ;D Isn't it funny how life is so short. So many places to go.  Jamie |
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