NZ SECTOR/West Coast/Shamrock Creek
Shamrock Creek INTEL
A dedicated fossicking area near Hokitika, Shamrock Creek offers a classic West Coast experience with well-maintained facilities.
Target GPS
-42.683, 171.045
Tenure Status
DOC Fossicking Area
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GPS Lock: Hokitika
Mission Profile
Discovery Metrics
Yield ProbabilityHigh (Alluvial)
Extraction difficultyBeginner
Best DeploymentFeb-Apr
Operational Gear
Panning
Stratigraphy & History
Part of the wider Kaniere goldfield, this area was worked extensively in the late 19th century.
Geological Context
Alluvial gold in terrace gravels. Typical West Coast fine gold associated with heavy black sand.
Field Note
Check near the shelters. Old-timers often overlooked smaller pockets of gold.
CONFIDENTIAL PRO-INTEL
Verified Sector Secret
"Explore the small feeder streams during light rain. Fresh gold often washes down from the upper terraces."
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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