Victoria

Choose a place to explore the local background and prepare for your trip.

Official regional reference

Authority: Parks Victoria. Fossicking and prospecting.

Source checked: 5 November 2026. Miner’s Right, permitted areas and heritage limits; park and land conditions still vary.

Check the current land status, landowner permission, boundaries, permitted methods and local conditions before travelling. Historical notes and map pins do not establish permission. Access has not been reverified for this redesign.

Prepare for the day.

Start with the basic panning method, then choose gear for the place you plan to visit.

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