Just Starting Out

Hi all,

Recently I just purchased a bounty hunter IV just to do some basic detecting around my area and some beach prospecting.
As a newcomer in this hobby. I'm curious if I'm require to purchase a miner rights license before venturing out detecting?

Many thanks,
Thien

hi thien you dont need a licence for beaches and parks cheers steve

Not for beaches & parks, but you may need permission. You do need a miners right for gold or if in an area that could be considered goldfield. No big deal they can be picked up in most major goldfield towns. You can get a 2 year or 10 year license. 10 year is about $80 in Victoria.
Hope that helps.

Thanks guys. Very much appreciated for your help!

what about NSW ??

G'day Mundeok and wellcome to the forum... As others have said relic or coin hunting no need for a licence or permits... You will need a Miners right for Prospecting for gold or gemstones...

Cheers.

Mike.

Thanks Mike54

After started out this new hobby last months. I was excited finding much coins $1, $2, and alot of junks metal.
Bounty Hunter IV was very limited in features. Therefore, I decided grab myself Minelab X-Terra 70 on eBay.
WOW...its so much BIG different and much more less digging of junks metal. haha
X-Terra 70 detector came with relic and gold coils
Jump and grab myself a Mining Permit (haven't try even prospect with it yet) hahaha
Below are some find I found with the X-Terra 70

Your welcome Mundeok, those items in the first pic look interesting... Looks like you are having fun... Keep up the good work... Good luck out there...

Cheers.

Mike.