The heart of the Golden Triangle. Home to the Welcome Stranger (world's largest alluvial gold nugget). Dunolly's forests—Waanyarra, Bealiba, and Jones Creek—are hallowed ground for serious electronic prospectors.

"In Dunolly, gold rides the ironstone. Look for patches of 'quartz and iron' wash. The ground is noisy (hot), requiring Pulse Induction (PI) technology. Slow down on the ironstone ridges; masking is common."
Famous for large, chunky nuggets. High purity (96%+). Depths range from surface sun-bakers to 1m+ monsters.
Vast areas of State Forest surround the town. A simple Miner's Right ($27 AUD) allows access. Ground is open ironbark forest.
GPZ 7000 or GPX 6000 recommended. VLF machines struggle here due to intense soil mineralization.
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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