Bessie Fossicking Area
Bessie Fossicking Area
About this campsite
The Bessie Fossicking Area provides a unique opportunity for those interested in gem and gold prospecting, split into two distinct zones: Big Bessie and Little Bessie. Managed by the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy, it requires participants to pre-purchase camping and fossicking licenses. The area, which borders the typically dried-up Retreat Creek, boasts robust Optus mobile network coverage, ensuring visitors stay connected. For easy navigation, the site provides a numbered map correlating to markers around the reserves.
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