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South African detectorist visiting ChCh

mamlambo		Posted : Tuesday, 1 October 2013 4:22:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 27/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: East London, South Africa		Hi Guys I'll be in ChCh for 3 weeks or so from 5 Oct 2013 and would really like to meet up with some local detector enthusiasts to maybe do a hunt or two. I'm bringing my Fisher CZ-21 across with me. I've heard good things of Hagley park, are there any other good areas to visit and do I need a permit to do some metal detecting? Thanks!

chrischch		Posted : Tuesday, 1 October 2013 12:41:20 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)		No permit needed and I'm sure you will get plenty of offers to detect with ppl on here. If you message me when you are ready, I'm free most days and can show you some good spots.
		Fisher Goldbug Pro, Fisher F2, Garrett Propointer.

JohnA		Posted : Tuesday, 1 October 2013 4:12:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 14/11/2012(UTC) Posts: 21 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Hi - i am ex South African, been here 16 years.. Can maybe get out for a hunt with you too - are you after gold / coins john

mamlambo		Posted : Wednesday, 9 October 2013 9:05:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 27/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: East London, South Africa		Thanks for the replies guys, I've sent you both PMs. Look forward to joining you guys for a hunt or two!