I have looked at Sapphire Bend, Sewells causway, and Native Dog creek on the net but they all seem to be similar. 775887 What To Find : Sapphire [Confirmed] Zircon [Confirmed] Location Attributes : No Miner's Right / License Apr 4, 2021 · News: Please add your photos to the forum Gallery (instead of using links to external photos) - see Read More link at the very bottom right of page for details. Sapphire Bend is a public fossicking area located 24km south of Oberon (near Black Springs) where you can find sapphires & zircons. Large bare feet tracks found in the snow at Sapphire Bend, Oberon (Yowie Hotspot) New South Wales in July 2015 Credit - S. Oberon Town Attractions : Oberon Military Museum, Oberon District Museum, Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway and the Skoda Tatra Museums. Oberon sapphires « on: June 05, 2011, 12:43:11 PM » Hi a mate and i went out to porters retreat and sapphire bend this weekend didn't find much a couple of really cloudy small blue pieces and a couple a little bigger but cant get any light to shine through think its more likely black spinel. From Oberon head towards Black Springs, turn right onto Sewells Ck rd, follow this until Folleys Ck Rd turn left and follow this to Beaconsfield Rd. Feb 7, 2021 · Diggin the ‘gravel pits’ at Oberon. 0 - 1. The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $1,279/mo, which has decreased by $118/mo in the last 30 days. Turn right follow for about 1km to Chain of Ponds Rd, follow this down the hill cross Native Dog Ck and follow up the hill and over, turn left up Apanie The historic, stone Avoca Catholic Church and Shrine is in a lovely setting south of the village with historic cemeteries nearby, also St Aidan's Church (known as the tin church) north of the village along Abercrombie Road is a quaint historical church. It is located at the end of Apanie rd - Essington. 30-4pm Saturdays and Public Holidays 10am-4pm and by appointment Oberon District Museum, Scotia Avenue, Contact: 0418 671 754 Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10. Forestry Corporation has recently noticed increased disturbance by fossicking activities near Blue Hill Quarry and Sapphire Bend. Good luck. Thread starter Naynay; Start date May 5, 2013; Tags nsw There are nine caves to explore, and it’s tough deciding which one to go with. 0M Sample weight - 1 tonne Sapphires - Sapphire weight - 30. There are never any guarantees when fossicking, it all boils down to luck on the day and how keen you are to dig and process dirt. Fossicking: Start your search for gold, sapphire and zircon at Sapphire Bend (Black Springs), Liver River fossicking reserve (Porters Retreat) and Campbell’s River Crossing. Karl Oct 10, 2014 · Black Springs, Oberon. Nov 18, 2008 · Oberon (including O'Connell, Tarana, Gemalla, Black Springs and Burraga) Isolated township beyond the limits of the Blue Mountains Oberon is a settlement of some 2500 people located on a chilly Fossicking is a popular and rewarding activity in the Oberon District. Couple last trips I found none. Watch out for the tiger leeches. but it aint the size that matters a girl once told me « Last Edit: June 30, 2014, 05:52:35 PM by ZharV » Logged May 2, 2014 · Hi Karl, Spent a lot of time out at sapphire bend found a lot of terminated Oberon is the closest store/petrol . in the Oberon region, this widespread deposit is intersected by Feb 14, 2014 · Native Dog Creek has Sapphires, I've spoken to people who have found a few, though after looking at GE this morning it seems the only marked deposit is 13km back upstream towards Black Springs on NDC. Start date Mar 12, 2014; Tags nsw Search titles only By: Search Advanced search… Feb 2, 2022 · 275 Sapphire Bnd, Riverdale GA, is a Single Family home that contains 2452 sq ft and was built in 2016. They are generally small but good quality and colour. A well-known landmark is the Avoca Church, built in 1890 by local stone masons from local basalt stone. 3 marked deposits are along Campbells River which shows the State Forest boundary is the river, might be better hunting there, Black Springs or Porters Retreat. com Sep 24, 2023 · Porters Retreat Little River Fossicking Reserve: Situated roughly 15 kilometres to the south of Oberon, this reserve has long been a favourite among prospectors, particularly for gold panning. Reply. Good to see some decent size stuff still coming from the Forrest : ) Hello All, I'm new here having just been on my first fossicking trip with my 9yo to the Queensland Gemfields. Mushrooms can be found in season, in the forest and trout fishing is nearby. In the end I opt for the 1. Yes, there is in fact the AMSAG Car Rally on at Black Springs this Saturday 3rd (they will be arriving on Feb 7, 2016 · I have done a bit a sapphire bend you will find some blue there 100% you will see the wash layer in almost every hole out there just choose one and start digging there's heaps there a lot of small stuff but good enough to get excited to go back. The guys I go digging with are keen as also, so yeah maybe next weekend or 1 after Target - Sapphires Location - Sapphire Bend, Oberon Method - Dig dirt from gravel pit, then wash in sieves at dam, cross your fingers and hope for Apr 2, 2021 · Author Topic: Oberon- Sapphire Bend (Read 2372 times) Fishy. -33. Jun 13, 2018 · Sometimes sapphires can have bands of colour in them. Joined Oct 14, 2014 Messages 96 Dec 10, 2016 · A stream, creek or river will need a slightly different approach to somewhere like sapphire bend, at sapphire bend you have an ancient wash layer that was deposited over a large area and can be worked in different spots as it is close enough to the surface to dig down to by hand. Heatho. make sure you always dig all of the soil from around these rocks as gravel tends to collect there. Thread starter Conan; Start date May 20, 2019; Help Support Prospecting Australia: Prev. If you need a mud map, let me know Author Topic: Oberon Trip (Read 6505 times) Wwoofa. Fossicking, Gems, Oberon, Porters Retreat, Rubies, Sapphire Bend, Sapphires, Travel By Bruce Lyman April 4, 2018 Leave a comment The galahs chitter away in their high pitched voices and in the distance the cockatoos draw their screeches out as long as they can. 775887 What To Find : Sapphire [Confirmed] Zircon [Confirmed] Location Attributes : No Miner's Right / License May 5, 2013 · Finds from Sapphire bend, Oberon NSW. 5-hour Diamond Cave tour, which includes the easiest, most accessible cave, the Imperial Cave, and the Diamond branch. Yet, beneath the sparkling Sapphire Bend, Oberon NSW. Dec 30, 2012 · And further to this they're apparently assessing Sapphire Bend for the same reasons. May 20, 2019 · Sapphire Bend/ Blue Hills Quarry. Sapphire Bend, Oberon NSW. 9. Brrrr, would have been hard getting up in the morning in those temps. All the diggings were full to the brim with water and to top it off the ground water is quite high at the moment so bring a pump or be prepared to bucket! Mar 20, 2024 · Sapphire Bend/ Blue Hills Quarry, Oberon NSW. Oct 14, 2014 · Sat - the bend. The 85 carat (17g) Tomahawk Tiger, found at Tomahawk creek in Queensland is a yellow sapphire with blue bands. Mar 14, 2023 · Did you know Oberon is a designated fossicking region? a great activity for families!! We have fossicking kits available to hire out and we can give you advice on areas to explore. <br/>- Shipping container for secure storage<br/>- Formed gravel driveway leading to a cleared camping Hi All Just confirmed through e-mail from the Oberon Visitors Centre about this weekends car rally at Black Springs this weekend. The site is in Vulcan State Forest, about a 30 minute drive from Oberon. Blue Hills quarry and Sapphire bend access at Oberon « on: March 29, 2024, 09:46:26 AM » There has been some conjecture on forums and a landowners claim he had it shut down due to a campfire left burning. Fossicking can be enjoyed at Sapphire Bend, off Riverview Rd, in Vulcan Forest. This home last sold for $75,000 in June 2020. Target - Sapphires Location - Dam near Sapphire Bend, Oberon. 2,1 mil views, 29 likes, 0 loves, 4 comments, 7 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jaz and Boogs’ Fossicking Adventures: Target - Sapphires Location - Sapphire Bend, Oberon Method - Dig dirt from Fossicking, natural attractions attraction in Oberon. Method - Wash Sapphires REALLY STAND OUT in the seive when washed ☺️💎 | Target - Sapphires Location - Dam near Sapphire Bend, Oberon. Black Springs, on the Oberon Goulburn Road, is located within the Vulcan State Forest and has a lovely rest area. The most famous Australian sapphire is the Black Star of Queensland. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $138,500, which has increased by $5,300 in the last 30 days. Hi All, Was out at Sapphire bend last weekend just wanted to let everyone know if your heading out make sure your prepared for the Cold and the wet. Thread starter LD. Thread starter Conan; Start date May 20, 2019; Tags blue hill quarry nsw oberon sapphire bend Help Support Prospecting Feb 6, 2021 · Diggin the ‘gravel pits’ at Oberon. Ive been wanting to go hunting for sapphires for ages and as a newbie thought it might be wise to throw the hat in Fossicking, Gems, Oberon, Porters Retreat, Rubies, Sapphire Bend, Sapphires, Travel By Bruce Lyman April 4, 2018 Leave a comment The galahs chitter away in their high pitched voices and in the distance the cockatoos draw their screeches out as long as they can. Credit - K. Black Springs Rest Area is a picnicker’s paradise in the centre of a large pine plantation that was first established in the early 1900s. Bit of info there for you guys if you want to check Sapphire Bend/ Blue Hills Quarry, Oberon NSW Hi All Its been a bit quiet on this area for a while so was wondering how you all been going out there and do you have any stories to tell. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Feb 7, 2016 · Just a quick question about the Oberon area. Any ifo Jul 12, 2015 · Hey all, We're heading to Oberon for the first time on Wednesday and were wondering if anyone could tell us where to go to Fossick, I read on here something about Sapphire Bend?! Can you get gold from Oberon too? K :) If it rained and snowed then the bend should still be wet. People often also look for large rounded rocks as an indication that they are at a wash layer . So let's check this weekends forecast for Oberon - Friday - showers, temps 6-22 Saturday - showers, temps 2-11 Sunday - Mostly fine, temps 0-11 Crikey, bugger it, damn it, flamin hell, etc. Is the Nepean River sapphire-bearing? If so, should I be digging in the actual river or are there ancient river beds in the area that I need to locate to find some wash. ALF'er Bronze Member; Posts: 5; Oberon- Sapphire Bend « on: August 15, 2011, 07:17:31 PM Would you like your own private camping ground on the edge of a pine forest?Close to Sapphire Bend, a popular fossicking spot? - This unique block in the village of Black Springs is 1. Nov 6, 2008 · If you are looking for gold, you have to go to the west side of oberon. There are a number of great fossicking sites near Oberon where you can look for Sapphi Nov 20, 2014 · I recently caught sapphire fever after a couple of visits to Sapphire Bend near Oberon but I am looking for locations closer to home. For the dedicated fossicker, opportunities exist nearby at Sapphire Bend, an area set aside to allow fossicking for gems without a permit. ( 8. Apr 10, 2008 · Oberon (including O'Connell, Tarana, is the historic stone Avoca Catholic Church and Shrine. Known for our 291 Sapphire Bnd, Riverdale GA, is a Single Family home that contains 2844 sq ft and was built in 2016. Thread edit : also that sapphire in the photo is only 2mm x 3mm aprox. Target - Sapphires Location - Gravel pits at Sapphire Bend-ish, Oberon Method - Dig Gravel then take to the dam to wash sydneycrystals. Close to Sapphire Bend, a popular fossicking spot? If you are looking for gold, you have to go to the west side of oberon. 868286,149. The nearby streams are popular fishing sites that have been known to provide the foundation for many a fishing story! Feb 6, 2021 · Diggin the ‘gravel pits’ at Oberon. May 22, 2014 · Not always associated with Sapphire, but very common on most of the Australian sapphire fields. 5K views, 96 likes, 5 loves, 11 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jaz and Boogs’ Fossicking Adventures: Target - Sapphires Location - Dam near Sapphire Bend, Oberon. What's new. Nov 20, 2014 · Hi All As I mentioned in my previous post, I recently caught sapphire fever after a couple of visits to Sapphire Bend near Oberon. 8. This home last sold for $346,500 in February 2022. Sapphire Bend/ Blue Hills Quarry, Oberon NSW Hi All Its been a bit quiet on this area for a while so was wondering how you all been going out there and do you have any stories to tell. Feb 7, 2016 · oberon. View listing details #2017628525 on Domain. HARD WORK especially in the heat! Make sure you’ve got a labourer to carry your bucket down to the dam 藍 DAD. Some areas are happy just to give verbal permission, but for the maquarie region (bathurst and the surounding area) you can only dig in the designated fossicking areas like Sapphire Bend, Native Dog Creek and such, If you want to dig elsewhere in the state forest you will need a permission in the way of an official permit. Oberon Military Museum, Oberon Street, Contact: 0438 615 653 Open Wednesday and Friday 12. O'Brien A Gold Prospector found this strange print in bush land near Stanthorpe, Queensland, in March of 2014. ALF'er VIP; Posts: 2512; Oberon Trip « on: April 08, 2009, 01:01:01 PM Black Springs is on the Tablelands Way, 24 kilometres south of Oberon. Sapphire Bend: Located about 20 kilometres south of Oberon, Sapphire Bend is renowned for its sapphires and other gemstones. 883. The topsoil layer in the Sapphire Bend area can vary from a few inches to a couple of metres depending on exactly where you are digging. 01 hectares or 2. A sturdy shovel, a sieve and a drum of water to wash the clay off the sparklers, is all you need. Fossicking is a popular and rewarding activity in the Oberon District. Feb 24, 2014 · Sapphire Bend, Oberon NSW. Can hear Boogman talking his head off in the back ground 藍 He’s sitting in the Washing gravel at the dam with all these legends ☺️ ️ | Washing gravel at the dam, down the road from Sapphire Bend at Oberon. ( Oh well, raincoats and extra woolies Mar 24, 2024 · Search titles only By: Search Advanced search… Washing gravel at the dam, down the road from Sapphire Bend at Oberon. Start date Mar 12, 2014; Tags nsw oberon sapphire bend Help Support Prospecting Australia: This site may earn a Just a quick question regarding Black Springs (Sapphire Bends) near Oberon - is it still accessible to fossickers - I had a quick search on previous messages and noted that the last post re same was back in May 2010. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $364,200, which has increased by $2,797 in the last 30 days. Fossicking is a popular activity at Sapphire Bend, off Riverview Road in Vulcan State Forest. Gemstone hunting when Apr 25, 2024 · Two popular fossicking sites in Vulcan State Forest near Oberon are being assessed by Forestry Corporation to ensure the areas are safe for visitors. Can anyone please point me towards any fossicking areas around Crookwell that are accessible Mar 22, 2016 · Sapphire Bend, no guarantees on finding stones but most who go there seem to get a few. There are some perfect designated fossicking spots in the area, which include Porters Retreat Little River Fossicking Reserve, Sapphire Bend, and Campbell’s River Bridge Reserve. For the dedicated fossicker, opportunities exist nearby at Sapphire Bend, an area set aside to allow fossicking for gems without a 101 Sapphire Ln, Horseshoe Bend AR, is a Single Family home that contains 1800 sq ft and was built in 1977. 8… Listed by Ray White Emms Mooney Mar 25, 2024 · Two popular fossicking sites in Vulcan State Forest near Oberon are being assessed by Forestry Corporation to ensure the areas are safe for visitors. If you need a mud map, let me know Jul 21, 2015 · I can help with Native Dog Fossicking Area. 8 metre Colourbond shed with a concrete floor. There are some perfect designated fossicking spots in the area, which include Porters Retreat Little River Fossicking Reserve, Sapphire Bend, Campbell’s River Bridge Reserve. The surveyed village began as a forestry encampment for the pre-war plantings in Vulcan State Forest and remains today the main Forestry Corporation Depot for the Oberon Area. Oberon Area - I was thinking of going to Sapphire Bend or Duckmaloi in Oberon. It contains 4 bedrooms and 2. Oberon Visitor Information Centre Jul 10, 2014 · I haven't been to SB for while because I have been trying my new Whites SPP around Essington. GPX file Latitude : -33. I will be going there for around 3 nights at the end of this month. I'm looking to head out there after a 6 months break so quite keen to get into it again before it gets too cold. . Forums. Any specific spots worth exploring? Uralla Area - I'm planning on the Wooldridge Reserve. New posts Search forums. Any suggestions on specific spots? Oct 14, 2020 · I dropped into black springs on my way home from Hill End and Managed to snag a few sapphires on the way. It has a clay base. The nearby streams are popular fishing sites that have been known to provide the foundation for many a fishing story! Aug 11, 2013 · Vulcan State Forest covers an area of about around 31,000 hectares and is located south of Oberon. If you looking for sapphires, Sapphire bend is better digging, you have to cart your own water there though. 2211 Abercrombie Road, Oberon NSW 2787 a house sold for $265,000 on 2022-05-25T10:53:38. But interesting thing about SB is that I'm finding very few zircons there. Godfrey One of three prints found embedded in sandstone somewhere in remote Queensland. We have come home with a number of sapphires and zircons although most of them are small. I am trying to locate some areas to fossick that are closer to home. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $346,500, which has increased by $900 in the last 30 days. 5 bathrooms. 4 acres<br/>- Six metre x 10. Dec 30, 2014 #3 Yes, the whole area is covered with thick, high flowers so caution is a must, Only as deep as the ones around sapphire bend 16K views, 70 likes, 2 loves, 12 comments, 20 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jaz and Boogs’ Fossicking Adventures: Checkin out the “gravel pits” 藍 Location - Oberon, Sapphire Bend-ish Target - Fossicking is a popular and rewarding activity in the Oberon District. Fossicking Location: Sapphire Bend Download as . Designated public areas near Oberon, include Sapphire Bend in the Vulcan State Forest and Little River Fossicking Reserve at Porters Retreat. Just wondering if anyone had been there lately and is it worth going still to hunt for Sapphires (with kids in tow)? May 27, 2024 · Travel with me as I explore Sapphire Bend in NSW, not far from Oberon. Sun - the bend or Porters) Been planning this trip with my son for a couple of months now. This home last sold for $194,525 in January 2017. You can fossick at Sapphire Bend for gems without a permit. 857649 Longitude : 149. The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $2,244/mo, which has decreased by $60/mo in the last 30 days. 777553 Sample date - December 1991 Sample depth - 0. Conan. Start date Mar 12, 2014; Tags nsw oberon sapphire bend Help Support Prospecting Australia: This site may earn a Two popular fossicking sites in Vulcan State Forest near Oberon are being assessed by Forestry Corporation to ensure the areas are safe for visitors. I know I've certainly seen plenty of unfilled holes and rubbish out there . Location - Oberon, Sapphire bend-ish Target - Sapphires Method - Dig the gravel out of a hole then take to the dam The historic, stone Avoca Catholic Church and Shrine is in a lovely setting south of the village with historic cemeteries nearby. 30pm Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway and the Skoda Tatra Museums North Street, Apr 24, 2017 · This I believe to be the test pits. Along Native dog creek. The sapphire was sold for $1 million in 2010 to a collector from the USA. Location - Oberon, Sapphire bend-ish Target - Sapphires Method - Dig the gravel out of a hole then take to the dam Contact Newmans Bus Service (if travelling from Oberon to Bathurst to catch the Bathurst Train) on 6331 5767 or 0417 254 915 For train timetables from Tarana, visit here for the latest information. 0g Notes - Good blue, green and party colours up to 18cts Did I find anything on the day with my daughters? Only one sapphire chip specked on the road. Joined Apr 29, 2013 Messages 14,359 Reaction score 18,214 The site is in Vulcan State Forest, about a 30 minute drive from Oberon. I was at little river a few weeks ago and speakin to a guy who has dug in every area around oberon best area in vulcan state forest is left onto sapphire bend rd from riverview rd bout half a k up his son also found a diamond in that area little river has the biggest sapphires in the area his best was 26. . Never seen so many in one spot. You maybe lucky to find sapphires, zircons, industrial diamonds, and gold. Just wandering what is the best area to look at first. The Sapphire Bend fossicking area is a short distance away on Riverview Road. Oberon and Sapphire bend including Native dog Creek, certainly have Spinel and places like Campbells River and Little river in that area have Spinel in huge abundance with stones over a centimeter round very common in the Sapphire wash. It contains 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $2,475/mo, which has decreased by $20/mo in the last 30 days. Mar 17, 2013 · Hi everyone In a few months time Ill be heading off to Oberon for a fossicking camping trip looking for sapphires and the yella stuff and i was wondering if anyones had experience in fossicking around Sapphire bend the Oberon area. C. The area is popular for fishing, fossicking and 4WDing. Method - Wash and sieve gravel Washing the gravel at the dam, with all the legends that Sapphires REALLY STAND OUT in the seive when washed ☺️💎 | Target - Sapphires Location - Dam near Sapphire Bend, Oberon. Thread starter willo1; Would love to hear of others experience at sapphire bend . 770539 Notes : Dig at the location indicated on the map, and then take your buckets of wash to the dam located at LAT -33. Looks like its going to be busy and a place to keep clear. 4 acres - New approved 6 metre x 10. 8ct round the corner on the private property was a mine hard to get permission to go on Sapphire Bend, Oberon NSW. Exotic wood Target - Sapphires Location - Dam near Sapphire Bend, Oberon. Would you like your own private camping ground on the edge of a pine forest?<br/>Close to Sapphire Bend, a popular fossicking spot?<br/><br/>- This unique block in the village of Black Springs is 1. There are no shops in Black Springs but it supports a primary school and hosts a well maintained picnic and camping area for visitors and fossickers. 861249 LONG 149. 30am-12. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page Awesome, well I bet your glad you battled that concrete wash layer now :lol: great stones. I'm a first timer heading to Oberon on Thursday and Uralla early next week to have a go at some Fossicking. va ch nh lm nz ex lh in yx vb