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Detecting queenstwn

chchfossiker		Posted : Thursday, 19 July 2012 7:13:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 5/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: christchurch Thanks: 9 times Was thanked: 15 time(s) in 12 post(s)		Hi all.im down in queenstown .taking the missus for a holiday.chucked my detector in just in case i got some spare time.turns out i did :) just wondering if some would have any tips to any places worth a swing.im stayin by the shotover jet but dont mind traveling around Any help would b apreciated

mintcar		Posted : Thursday, 19 July 2012 7:32:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 30/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 32 Location: nelson Thanks: 102 times Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Hi Chchfossiker I would try the new cycle and walking track sides q to arrowtown it may have uncoverd something for you easy going for you

kiwijw		Posted : Thursday, 19 July 2012 7:46:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 92 times Was thanked: 658 time(s) in 324 post(s)		Originally Posted by: mintcar Hi Chchfossiker I would try the new cycle and walking track sides q to arrowtown it may have uncoverd something for you easy going for you Been gone over a few times already.....but you never know your luck. Happy hunting JW :)

kiwijw		Posted : Thursday, 19 July 2012 7:50:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 92 times Was thanked: 658 time(s) in 324 post(s)		Originally Posted by: chchfossiker Hi all.im down in queenstown .taking the missus for a holiday.chucked my detector in just in case i got some spare time.turns out i did :) just wondering if some would have any tips to any places worth a swing.im stayin by the shotover jet but dont mind traveling around Any help would b apreciated/quote] Hi there Chch fossicker, What detector are you using & what are you hoping to target, gold or whatever?? JW :)

chchfossiker		Posted : Thursday, 19 July 2012 11:46:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 5/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: christchurch Thanks: 9 times Was thanked: 15 time(s) in 12 post(s)		Am targeting gold and am using a gb.thanks for the tip wil hav a look.any other tips be much apreciated

jafa		Posted : Friday, 20 July 2012 12:00:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 22/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 134 Location: auckland Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 23 time(s) in 19 post(s)		Go check out some beech,s inside bends you would be surprised what is lurking even a couple of inches down well away from bedrock. Good luck .
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simon		Posted : Friday, 20 July 2012 11:15:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 789 Location: Central Otago Thanks: 33 times Was thanked: 239 time(s) in 150 post(s)		local detecting lessons: while not always true (gold is where you find it): 1. most spots have been hit hard. 2. you need to think outside the square. 3. try for the most awkward spots where fewer people dare to venture. 4. the big rivers close to town have flood gold on the surface but it is usually a long way down thru tailing to bedrock. 5. nearly all rivers / streams are claimed. do your research before heading out. 6. gold was even found under queenstown itself, and nuggets on queenstown hill (again - private property). 7. talk to some locals once here - they may help out with some insider info not to be posted here. 8. some rivers / areas are a nightmare to detect because of hot rocks - you need a good detector for these areas especially. 9. don't go waving your detector about. bag it and assemble once you are out of sight. this keeps your profile down as too many detectors will get tongues wagging. i'm sure much more could be added, and much of this would apply to elsewhere too.
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chrischch		Posted : Friday, 20 July 2012 1:53:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 811 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 192 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 104 post(s)		Originally Posted by: simon local detecting lessons: while not always true (gold is where you find it): 1. most spots have been hit hard. 2. you need to think outside the square. 3. try for the most awkward spots where fewer people dare to venture. 4. the big rivers close to town have flood gold on the surface but it is usually a long way down thru tailing to bedrock. 5. nearly all rivers / streams are claimed. do your research before heading out. 6. gold was even found under queenstown itself, and nuggets on queenstown hill (again - private property). 7. talk to some locals once here - they may help out with some insider info not to be posted here. 8. some rivers / areas are a nightmare to detect because of hot rocks - you need a good detector for these areas especially. 9. don't go waving your detector about. bag it and assemble once you are out of sight. this keeps your profile down as too many detectors will get tongues wagging. i'm sure much more could be added, and much of this would apply to elsewhere too. Thats some DAMN good advice!
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