Facebook YouTube Share Tiktok Linktree by Goldminingtips Admin Where to Find Gold in New Zealand Best Spots & Tips for Striking Gold Looking to pan for gold in New Zealand? New Zealand is a country with a rich history of gold prospecting and mining activity dating back to the 1860s. From the historic rivers of Otago to the untamed West Coast, there are plenty of locations where gold prospectors can search for gold. If you are considering prospecting for gold in New Zealand, this guide unpacks the richest regions, legal requirements, and insider strategies to help both hobbyists and seasoned prospectors uncover the country's hidden treasures. Top Gold Prospecting Locations in New Zealand New Zealand’s gold-rich regions cluster in the South Island, with designated public fossicking areas (GFAs) where permits aren’t required. Here’s where to focus: ...
In March 2023, an amateur gold prospector found large gold nuggets while searching with a low budget metal detector. The 'once-in-a-life-time' find was made in the Victoria's 'Golden Triangle' in Australia. The nugget, which weighed 4.6kg of rock and gold, and contained 2.6kg of gold, would be worth around $224,395 with current gold prices. It is no surprise that a large gold nugget was found in this location as it was a popular goldfield during the 1850s gold rush in the country, and has produced many large gold nugget finds. What was surprising, however, is that the gold nugget was found using a basic metal detector. The Metal Detector Used The unique feature about this find is that the amateur gold prospector was only using a cheap, low budget metal detector known as the Minelab Equinox 800 Getting the Nuggets Valued The man, who did not want to give his name, took the nugget to a local gold mining store to have the nugget valued. The store owne...