PROSPECTING TASSIE
Tasmania's gold is as rugged as its landscape. From the deep quartz mines of Beaconsfield to the rich alluvial gravels of the Corinna and Lisle districts.
The License
TAS Prospecting Licence is required. Valid for 5 years. Stay legal.
Beaconsfield District
Main FieldThe site of the massive reef system. Explore the history and modern prospecting potential.
The Lisle Goldfield
Located northeast of Launceston, the Lisle Goldfield was famous for exceptionally high-purity gold found in shallow clay deposits. The gold here is often "flour" fine, requiring expert panning technique to recover. Focus on the areas where the granite contact zone meets the sedimentary rocks.
What Your Gold Is Worth
Rough spot-price estimate of your find. Real payout depends on purity, weight, and who you sell to — but this gives you a ballpark before you head home.
This is a rough calculator — purity, refinery fees, and market spread all affect what you actually get. Check current spot prices before selling.
Gold Knowledge Resources
Optional gold-culture references for readers curious about bars, coins, purity and storage language after prospecting. These are third-party resources, not financial advice.
BullionVault
Third-party resource for learning how vaulted physical gold services describe storage, fees and custody.
Retailer reference. No commission tracking is confirmed.BullionStar
Useful for comparing bars, coins, premiums and purity language after learning field testing basics.
Affiliate link. Paystreak may earn a commission; check the provider’s terms.APMEX
Browse mainstream bullion product formats and premiums as gold-culture background, not prospecting advice.
Retailer reference. No commission tracking is confirmed.JM Bullion
Reference catalogue for seeing common retail names, weights and purity markings used on coins and bars.
Retailer reference. No commission tracking is confirmed.The Digger's Code
- Backfill all holes before you leave.
- Pack out all your trash.
- Respect fence lines and gates.
Legal Disclaimer
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