Kilkivan Detecting
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Thanks, I did find this thread, its 2014 but the first post was helpful. I am having difficulty trying to figure out what is private property and mining leases, it would be nice to explore Mt Boo Boo but maybe its off limits.
It's a pretty tricky area for detecting, as noted in the following comments from a fellow mod with first-hand experience in the locality:
Personally, I think you may be better off finding somewhere that's simpler to legally access.
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Hi mate download Hipcamp then look for McSweeney Haven. You can camp on-site and has West Coast Creek running right through it and Italian Gully. Very trashy spot, last sesh there I pinged 2 nugs with the 6. Good luck.
Yes Neville McSweeneys place is on the famous Italian Gully which produced good gold in the 1800s. It is just down the road from the caravan park and right next to the old cemetery. The original Kilkivan township is also on the property but like Italian Gully, it is all just a flat paddock now .
There are a number of trash infested mullock heaps from 20th century works around the property. Playing in the creek will get you some colour. Just be aware that Neville has dug out some bits of the creek to make pools.
Thank you very much, I did see the HiCamp website but I was unsure of the extent of the area allowed to be fossicked on while staying there, sent them a message but hadn't received a reply as yet.
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About 200 acres you can detect, the creek area may be your best option but expect to be digging lots of trash that’s just how it is. Cheers
Mount boo boo is privately owned by a friend of our family, they won’t let anyone out there unfortunately.
