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sjs179  
Posted : Thursday, 15 January 2015 8:43:37 PM(UTC)
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I'm looking at doing a trip up the Lyell (Buller) this weeknd. I'm planning on detecting/crevicing. Is there much exposed bedrock around that area as my plan wont work if there are massive boulders with lots of overburden? Any info would be much appreciated.

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goldhanded  
Posted : Saturday, 17 January 2015 12:40:21 PM(UTC)
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Hi,I don't wish to dampen your spirits,but the Lyell isn't the best place for detecting,lots of overburden and fine gold,depending on your detector I would at least take a sluice box along with you and plenty of insect repellant,good luck it's a beautiful place,cheers
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sjs179  
Posted : Tuesday, 20 January 2015 11:23:00 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the info, was already on the mission so too late to heed your advice. I found a few flakes panning but not enough to get keen. Great camping sight though, I walked right up Scotties and Irishman's creek running a gold bug pro with no luck. On sat I spent the afternoon panning a lot of fine gold out of the Buller below O'sullivans bridge. Highly recommended if you want to see a bit of colour in the pan.
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