Fossicking Licence

Fossicking Licences in Queensland

Home

Metal Detectors

Accessories

GPS

Gold Pans Sieves

Books

Contact

Links

Gallery

Licences

Specials

Nuggets

Gallery Photos

Palmer River

Fossicking Licences

About Us

Site Map

Licence Fees July 23/2012 to July 30/2013

1 Month

Individual $ 6.85 Family $ 9.80

6 Months

Individual $ 25.75 Family $ 33.10

1 Year

Individual $ 43.25 Family $ 57.90 Club $ 72.45

Fossicking Licence

In the state of Queensland, you need a Fossicking Licence to search for minerals such as gemstones or gold. You are only allowed to use hand tools such as picks, shovels, sieves etc. The use of metal detectors is also covered by the licence.

Check out the rules Department of Natural Resources and Mines

In order to conduct your hobby of fossicking legally, you will need a fossicking licence. Also you will require the permission of the property owner (grazing lease holder).

He should endorse the licence and can impose conditions. He is within his rights to refuse entry to his grazing lease. The signing of the fossicking licence is actually a good thing for both parties as it covers the grazing leaseholder for public liability. You will need a separate licence for each state in Australia.

Coins and relics are not minerals so you don't need a fossicking licence to detect for them (public lands such as beaches etc.). Make sure you have permission if detecting on private land. Local council may also have some by laws covering parks. Get yourself a fossicking licence anyway. Do not detect historic heritage listed sites.

Nth Qld Miners Den issue fossicking licences over the counter. On-line application is not available at present. You can download and print the Fossicking Licence Application Form

Print Fossicking Licence Application Application Form PDF 32kb

Mail or fax it with payment to us and we will mail you your licence.

Please make payment to Nth Qld Miner's Den, PO Box 7429, Cairns Qld 4870 Fax 07 4031 2056

Please include self addressed and stamped envelope.