NZ Mining Claims Registry
View active mining permits, access private claims, or list your own ground. Know where you can and can't fossick.
Do Not Trespass on Active Claims
The red zones on our map show permitted areas. Entering without permission is trespassing. Always check before fossicking.
Private Claims Available
Access proven gold ground beyond public areas
Upper Shotover Claim
AvailableReefton Terrace Claims
Under NegotiationOwn a Claim? List It Free
Join our growing community of active NZ prospectors looking for productive ground.
Understanding the Map
Green = Public Fossicking
Free access for recreational prospecting. No permit needed.
Red = Permit Required
Active mining or prospecting permit. Stay out unless you have permission.
Private Land
Requires landowner permission AND mineral rights.
Search Official Registry
NZPAM maintains the official permit database with holder details, expiry dates, and exact boundaries.
No Claim? No Problem.
Use public areas, official registers and field guides before spending money on private access.
Learn Gold Panning →Maps and claims pages are planning tools only. Verify access and rules locally.