GEM HUNTING

Family Fossicking fun!

Fossicking for gemstones is one of the most fun and exciting activities for families to do in Outback Queensland. Not only will you experience iconic towns and amazing scenery along the way, you’ll have great fun looking for a gemstone souvenir to take home too. Here are some top spots to fossick across the Outback.

The ideal time for fossicking is April to September to avoid high temperatures and potential rainfall. In most areas you’ll need to buy a Fossicking Licence and be sure to check the rules about tools and digging along with maps to make sure you aren’t on someone else’s claim.

Take In The Views

Top lookout spots to get the best view (and the best photos!) in Outback Queensland:

▶ Big Red (sand dune), Simpson Desert, via Birdsville

▶ Starlight’s Lookout, Longreach

▶ Boolimba Bluff, Carnarvon Creek

▶ Dinosaur Canyon, Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, Winton

▶ Baldy Top, Quilpie

▶ The Globe Tourist Lookout, Barcaldine

▶ Mount Slowcombe Lookout, Yaraka