Holmz

I am still trying to find some like minded locals who can outline if the rocks here are hot so I can work out which detector I need. And then there's is all the access and permitting to get my head around,.. So I have some homework to sort out.

Thanks - I have been through most of those reviews. i guess I will need to find some local that will let me know whether there are "hot rocks", or other things here that would sway the choice of machine for gold detecting.

Back to detectors for gold... Should I be considering the White's Electronics Sierra at $289, or a Makro Racer, or just saving up for something else? I am still trying to get local knowledge of the rocks in the area and their mineralization.

Do you have any relevant advise to someone in central Australia? (admittedly I am well to the left of beingnovice , and I do not know if rocks here are hot or not... so trying to link with some locals... but appreciate any insights you may offer)

And also to you sir.

I grew up in HB, so I know the area pretty well.

I think I know, but which one specifically?

I know SoCal well. Which part are you in?

I got an old 4x4, and one of the follows with a similar 4wdr was prattling on (in a good way) about prospecting. it sounds intriguing, and I figured I should probably go slow and get the recommended book, which I ordered from Amazon and get my head around the various detectors, So the concept would be: 1) to do some local prospecting on the occasional free weekend, 2) do some on extended trips for a couple of hours/day. 3) maybe go on some trips with the others like the gentleman mentioned above. There are a few mining sites in the area, and I suspect that they have been picked over, so that might make choice of a detector and sensitivity more of an issue. And then there is the legendary "Lasseter's reef"... Until I have questions I'll just do a 'Chancy the Gardner' and watch.