Paydirt.co.nz

New Zealand Gold Prospecting & Metal Detecting Forums Archive

 

The forum has moved to community.paydirt.co.nz, see you there!

This forum is now an archive to preserve the knowledge and finds posted here.

Tauranga guy planning a South Island Gold fossicking trip. - South Island Gold fossicking trip.
24cart  
Posted : Friday, 25 July 2014 3:21:35 PM(UTC)
24cart

Rank: Gold Flake

Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/07/2014(UTC)
Posts: 18
Man
New Zealand
Location: Tauranga

Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)
I am retired and in the early stages of planning a 4wd motorhome trip to the South Island later this year or early next year to do some Gold fossicking, I have been a few times before so do know a little about it. I would be interested in meting others and forming a group, you would need your own equipment, camping gear and transport, or a campervan or motorhome. Anyone interested just drop me an email. Thanks. Dennis.
Back to top
1864hatter  
Posted : Friday, 25 July 2014 7:56:36 PM(UTC)
1864hatter

Rank: Gold Ingot

Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC)
Posts: 1,007
Man
New Zealand
Location: Auckland....

Thanks: 49 times
Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)
Hey there, I wish you all the best on your travels! Hope you find plenty of gold! This sounds just like the sort of thing Id be keen on doing. Unfortunately I currently lack the main ingredients. Namely time and money haha.
And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!
Back to top
kiwikeith  
Posted : Friday, 25 July 2014 8:14:35 PM(UTC)
kiwikeith

Rank: Gold Ingot

Medals: Outstanding Contribution: Helped organise get together for Paydirt members and volunteered gold claim for the event (Oct 2013)

Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC)
Posts: 648
Location: hector

Thanks: 359 times
Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)
come on now hatter just go out to some of your secret spots and find some gold to sell LOL

feel free there 24cart to get in contact closer to the time theres room at my place for a camper with just 10min walk from home to a creek with gold in

cheers kiwikeith
Back to top
Guardian  
Posted : Friday, 25 July 2014 11:14:47 PM(UTC)
Guardian

Rank: Gold Ingot

Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC)
Posts: 716
Man
New Zealand
Location: Dunedin

Thanks: 42 times
Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)
You're a good bloke Kiwikeith!
Back to top
kiwikeith  
Posted : Saturday, 26 July 2014 12:02:50 AM(UTC)
kiwikeith

Rank: Gold Ingot

Medals: Outstanding Contribution: Helped organise get together for Paydirt members and volunteered gold claim for the event (Oct 2013)

Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC)
Posts: 648
Location: hector

Thanks: 359 times
Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)
yea right .... others tell the truth
Back to top
Guardian  
Posted : Saturday, 26 July 2014 8:44:41 AM(UTC)
Guardian

Rank: Gold Ingot

Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC)
Posts: 716
Man
New Zealand
Location: Dunedin

Thanks: 42 times
Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)
Hmmm ok maybe I went about that the wrong way

Geeze Keith what a selfish, rude, horrible thing to do! Open up your place to someone you don't know, no doubt give up some of your time to help them out, Geeze man what a nerve!

That better?

Sorry man, it seems no matter what way you spin it, it was a nice thing to offer. *8^)
Back to top
24cart  
Posted : Saturday, 26 July 2014 10:38:17 AM(UTC)
24cart

Rank: Gold Flake

Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/07/2014(UTC)
Posts: 18
Man
New Zealand
Location: Tauranga

Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)
Thanks Keith may just take you up on your offer, will contact you nearer the time, what part of the South Island are you in ?. Dennis.
Back to top
GoldPandemic  
Posted : Monday, 27 October 2014 10:00:07 PM(UTC)
GoldPandemic

Rank: Gold Ingot

Medals: Donation: Made a donation helping cover the running costs of the site - thank you :)

Groups: Registered
Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC)
Posts: 350
Man
New Zealand
Location: Auckland

Thanks: 266 times
Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)
I've got a bit of time & money, when are you thinking of heading off?

Edited by user Tuesday, 28 October 2014 11:57:35 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Treasure/coins: $1
Other artifacts: 1888 button
Lead: 914g
Copper: 46
Back to top
24cart  
Posted : Wednesday, 29 October 2014 2:39:27 PM(UTC)
24cart

Rank: Gold Flake

Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/07/2014(UTC)
Posts: 18
Man
New Zealand
Location: Tauranga

Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 5 post(s)
Hi GoldPandemic, Will be leaving early February 2015, first stop will be the Howard Valley where we can all meet up, depending where people are coming from, and we can also check out New Creek and Louis Creek, there is a camp site there with a toilet, then maybe on to Murchison, where there is a good camping ground with good facilities, then on to Lyle and check out Lyle Creek, then on down to Reefton and Slab Hut Creek and finally down to Nelson Creek and The Moonlight Creek. The time spent at each location will depend how things are going, some may find more than others. People will be free to take off to other places if they wish to do so, and maybe join up later. everyone is free to do there own thing. I have 3 interested people at the moment that want to go, one definite and two are looking at how much time they can get off work before deciding, all in Auckland at the moment. So would be good to have you along GoldPandemic.
Back to top