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Good to know
Before heading out, familiarise yourself with the rules and responsibilities for recreational prospecting.
There is no rubbish collection at this site, please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
This site is suitable for 2WD vehicles in dry weather and 4WD in wet weather.
About this site
The Mooralla Gemstone Reserve, also known as Beaar Fossicking Reserve, is located 30 minutes north of the township of Cavendish and close to the southern bank of Rocklands Reservoir.
The renowned location is famous for the Mooralla 'smoky quartz' crystals found here. The quartz specimens typically range between 1 cm and 4 cm in length. Don't forget to bring along your pick and shovel for a rewarding fossicking adventure.
The reserve boasts diverse flora and fauna, with wallabies often spotted among the eucalypt forest and native orchids that bloom during the spring season.
Explore within the permitted fossicking area of 300 m x 300 m, where there are basic toilet facilities for day-trippers and campers.
After a day of fossicking, refresh yourself at the picturesque Rocklands Reservoir. Spend a night under the stars at one of the several campgrounds along the shoreline, such as Fergusons, Henry’s and Glendinning.
Prospecting in Victoria
For fossicking in Victoria, ensure you possess a valid Miner's Right, obtainable for $27 as a 10-year permit from Services Victoria. Familiarise yourself with the essential rules and responsibilities for recreational prospecting before setting out on your adventure.
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- This is a permitted fossicking area
- Try your luck searching for the Mooralla 'smoky quartz'
- The reserve is surrounded by eucalypt trees
- Toilet facilities are available at the reserve
- The reserve is suitable for day trips and overnight stays
This is a permitted fossicking area
Try your luck searching for the Mooralla 'smoky quartz'
The reserve is surrounded by eucalypt trees
Toilet facilities are available at the reserve
The reserve is suitable for day trips and overnight stays
How to get there
Investing in nature
Mooralla Gemstone Reserve has been upgraded in 2023 thanks to Victoria’s Great Outdoors.
Victoria’s Great Outdoors is boosting regional tourism and making it easier to enjoy nature by investing $106.6 million in better walking trails, campgrounds, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities.
Page last updated: 04/04/24