Gold Panning and Fossicking

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Gold panning or fossicking along the creek is a very popular and successful hobby and it’s a great way to experience the ‘Gold Rush’ of this once bustling mining area.

For gold panning, a miner’s right is needed and can be purchased online at the website.

Eldorado is the one place in the whole of Australia where you will have a virtual guarantee to find gemstones and crystals along the whole expanse of Reedy Creek, the richest of all Australian Creeks.

You can still find Smoky Quartz, Agates, Amethysts, Topaz, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Motion, Jasper, Corundum, Lydionite, Quartzites, Saphires, Zircon, Rubies, Tourmaline, Garnets, Diamonds, Alluvial Gold and Petrified Wood.

Pack a picnic lunch and spend a relaxing, peaceful day on the banks of the creek. A fun activity for all the family.

Wangaratta & Region Visitor Information Centre- Attractions
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  • Picnic Area
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
06/09/2025

Eldorado

Wangaratta & Region Visitor Information Centre- Attractions
Eldorado, Victoria

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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August 8th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
09 Aug, 06:00 am
August 10th
08:30 am

06:00 am – 07:45 am

08:30 am
10 Aug, 07:00 pm
August 11th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

August 9th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Aug, 06:00 am
August 10th
10:00 pm

07:30 pm – 09:15 pm

10:00 pm
11 Aug, 08:30 am
August 11th
06:45 pm

04:15 pm – 06:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Aug, 06:00 am