*NEW BRIGALOW GPA OPENED*
Located to the west of McMasters GPA, this new GPA adds 500ha to the exisiting 11 GPAs in State Forests and Council lands around Clermont, cementing the region as the recreational prospecting capital of Queensland!
DES Media Release: New Fossicking Area in Blair Athol State Forest
Location: Brigalow GPA Map and make sure to update the Trilobite app 'Fossicking Areas' data layer
| GPA | Status | Notices |
|---|---|---|
| Bathampton | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Birimgan (East) | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Birimgan (West) | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Black Ridge | OPEN |
Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Brigalow | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Bottom Apsley | CLOSED | Permanent closure from 1st of March 2018 |
| Flat Diggings Reserve | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Four Mile (East) | OPEN |
Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Four Mile (West) | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| McDonald Flat | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| McMasters | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Museum Reserve | OPEN | Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
| Town Reserve | OPEN |
Leave gates as found. Remove all rubbish. Refill all holes |
Last updated 17/08/2024
Opened 25th October 2019
NEW COUNCIL GPA FOR CLERMONT
FLAT DIGGINGS RESERVE
New GPAs proposed by The Outback Prospector and a concerted effort by Isaac Regional Council and local DNRME officers has resulted in the first Council managed GPA to be opened in 21 years!
Google Maps navigation:
https://goo.gl/maps/aCNKYLoB25S6g7T5A
New GPA Conditions here: https://bit.ly/2JiZcE4
To buy Qld Fossicking Licence, purchase online https://bit.ly/2sPtyox
*Respect livestock, property, the environment and your fellow prospectors at all times.*
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Two new GPAs in Blair Athol State Forest, Clermont
OPENED Friday 30th March 2018
Birimgan (West) 1827 ha
Access via Brigalow, Laglan or Western Creek Road
Four Mile (West) 2520 ha
Access via Laglan Road opposite Brigalow Road
*Note land excluded from GPA around infrastructure (shed and cattle yards) on Four Mile GPAs. At all times please respect landholders privacy, livestock and property when traversing GPAs.*
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For advice about the current status of Clermont GPAs in State Forests, please contact the following government offices:
Ranger in Charge – Clermont Base - Capricornia
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Department Environment and Sciences
Ph: 07 4983 1211
10 Jambina Street, Clermont, 4721 | PO Box 468, Clermont, QLD, 4721
Principal Mining Registrar - Small Scale Mining Hub
Mining and Petroleum Operations | Minerals & Energy Resources
Department of Resources
Ph: 07 4987 9372
99 Hospital Road, Emerald QLD 4720 | PO Box 245, Emerald, QLD 4720
Resources.Info@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Engagement and Compliance
Divisional Support | Georesources
Department of Natural Resources, Mines & Energy