Glen Innes area

[Nuggetunter]

We like free camping and are wondering if there is a good place to camp and fossick in the Glen Innes area and surrounds. It seems from my initial investigation that there only areas where you pay to camp and fossick. $30 plus per day. Have only just started fossicking for gems and am currently in sapphire area Qld. where we paid for a camping permit and a fossicking licence which is great. Found my first piece of broken green glass and am finding it very interesting.

[Graciani]

I want to learn more about these information, tell me about the resources?

[MrSydney]

You can camp out at Kookabookra for free - search the threads here for directions but about 30km SE of Glen Innes.  Public fossicking area on a nice creek - no amenities as such.  It is a nice spot having been there myself.

Further away is Blatherarm camping area in Torrington.

Others may be able to suggest more area's.

[vic]

You can not camp at kookabookra

[colza]

Have seen people camping out at Wellingrove about 20 mins out on the Emmaville road. Has basic amenities.
Cheers,
colza

[Jimnyjerry]

What people do at Wellingrove and what the sign says can be totally different.
Click on picture for a clearer view.

Not even supposed to drive in which is a pain.

[Jimnyjerry]

See Post in Fossicking Location of the month
A good place to find info on fossicking sites as well as Gem of the Month

http://aussielapidaryforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=5044.0

 

[colza]

Yes, people I've seen camping at Wellingrove over several days don't drive in but camp on the side of the dirt road before the now refurbished signage.
Cheers,
colza

[Jimnyjerry]

Yes, people I've seen camping at Wellingrove over several days don't drive in but camp on the side of the dirt road before the now refurbished signage.
Cheers,
colza