Hello all, I'm new and researching gold detectors

[Nug]

Hello everyone,

I've recently become rather interested in prospecting for gold. I decided to dip my toe in the water (not just figuratively either, a snowy day in Daylesford is not the best time to fall into a creek) and try my hand at panning.

This was fun, but my dodgy knee was getting rather upset at all the squatting. The idea of walking around the bush, waving a detector is more appealing.
So I am doing a lot of research and getting a bit of info overload.

In the meantime, if anyone knows where to hire a detector around the Bendigo, Ballarat, GT region, that would be appreciated. I would be especially keen if there are different types available so I can see if I would be content with a VLF detector. Budget is definitely limited.

Any and all advice is welcome.

Cheers,

Tim.

 

[goody2shoes]

Welcome to the PA

Goody

 

[HarryHoudini]

Welcome Coiltek Maryborough have detectors for hire.

Cheers

HH

 

[Nug]

Thanks HH!
Seems they also sell second hand detectors and provide instruction/tours.

Could be an educational place to visit

 

[HarryHoudini]

yes they have maps and gear. research and boots on the ground will be your next challenge

cheers
hh

 

[Jaros]

Welcome Tim.