Fossicking 

Renowned for its abundance, quality and variety of gems and minerals, Australia's Northern Territory is a vast land of hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered!

Fossickers have discovered an array of gems and minerals including agate, amethyst, apatite, epidote, beryl, garnet, gold, jasper, magnetite, mica, microcline, pyrite, quartz, ribbonstone, tourmaline and zircon.

To fossick in the Northern Territory you must hold a Fossicker's Permit issued under the Northern Territory Mining Act. There is no cost for a personal Fossicking Permit.

To apply online - Fill out the online Registration Form and print off and keep the permit in a safe place. Make yourself familiar with the fossicking information provided on this website.

For more information please phone (08) 89995322.