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Post by firey01 on Oct 8, 2016 13:37:34 GMT 10
hi all,
I'm new to this and will be planning some camping trips to the golden triangle for some family trips to learn about prospecting so I can do it right. its a little dream of mine and my wife as well and now we have 4 kids we want to take them with us as they love to come for things like this. so any tips, advice or catchups would be great I live in Portland in vic so I hope to see you on the gold fields soon.
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Post by Ric on Oct 8, 2016 20:40:03 GMT 10
Welcome to the group firey01.
There is plenty to read in old posts going back over ten years and lots of maps and other information in the appropriate sections of the forum.
We also have many Victorians in the group so I'm sure you will be able to learn from it all.
Starting with a couple of pans or a small river sluice is all that is needed equipment wise but mostly reading and research will help you find where to look and how to get at that beautiful gold stuff.
There is no such thing as a silly question so please don't be shy.
Cheers and Enjoy
Ric
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Post by shivan on Oct 9, 2016 8:41:48 GMT 10
Welcome to the forum firey01.
My kids love going out camping and fossicking, so iam sure your family will love it.
Iam from NSW, so cant help to much with your area, but plenty of research and planning go a long way. Depending on the age of your kids it can be handy to have a back up plan for them (fishing, swimming, etc) as they can get easily distracted.
Good luck with your adventures, look forward to hearing how you go.
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nuggethill
God of the Goldfields
A 4 1/2 oz find at Kingower by a friend
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Post by nuggethill on Oct 9, 2016 13:55:30 GMT 10
G'day and welcome Firey01 you will find some streams running around the Ballarat area (which I think is about an hours drive NNE of you) most of them hold fine to nuggetty gold research the areas there to find the most suitable for you and your family with camping don't forget to carry your miners right. Good luck hope you find heaps Cheers Harry |
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Post by firey01 on Oct 13, 2016 21:28:26 GMT 10
hi all,
thanks for the best wishes. I have the trip planned to go to slatey campsite. I hear great things about that place. I have the miners rights already and 3 pans and a sluice that my wife and I built. so I hope we all have a fun time if the weather holds up nicely. if anyone is around there after school don't be shy to pop in for a coffee, cuppa or a beer.
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Post by shivan on Oct 13, 2016 21:32:36 GMT 10
Good luck with your trip, hope the weather hold for you.
Would love to hear how you go.
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