Northern Territory Government

Fossicking in the Northern Territory

Proposed fossicking areas

Proposed fossicking areas in the Northern Territory include:

Margaret Diggings

On 12 December 2012 an area of approximately 18 square kilometres in the Margaret Diggings region was gazetted by the Northern Territory Government. This area has significant interest and is well known for alluvial deposits of gold. 

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Spring Hill South

In February 2013 an area of approximately 13 square kilometres in the Spring Hill South region was gazetted by the Northern Territory Government. This area has significant interest and is well known for alluvial deposits of gold. The area also holds the historical McKinlay silver mine.

Find out more information on Spring Hill South.

Wave Hill Extension

On 30 May 2012 an area of approximately 341 square kilometres surrounding existing Fossicking Area 8 was gazetted by the Northern Territory Government.

Find out more information on Wave Hill Extension.