NZ SECTOR/Nelson/Aorere River (Area B)
Aorere River (Area B) INTEL
The upper reaches of the Aorere River. Remote, rugged country offering a true wilderness fossicking experience.
Target GPS
-40.718, 172.568
Tenure Status
DOC Conservation Land
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GPS Lock: Bainham
Mission Profile
Discovery Metrics
Yield ProbabilityHigh (Alluvial)
Extraction difficultyExpert
Best DeploymentNov-Apr
Operational Gear
PanningSniping
Stratigraphy & History
The discovery here in 1856 sparked the first major rush in New Zealand.
Geological Context
Similar to Area A but with steeper terrain and more bedrock traps.
Field Note
Remote: bring all supplies. The final access is near Salisbury Bridge.
CONFIDENTIAL PRO-INTEL
Verified Sector Secret
"Test the smaller bedrock crevices near Salisbury Bridge after a heavy flood."
Economic Potential
Historical yield data suggests unrecovered fines at depth. Optimal for small-scale suction or high-banking if permitted.
Recovery Probability72%
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