Far North Queensland Pays Off

[Sheppo]

Well, I’ve just recently returned from my 6 week jaunt away. As it turns out, COVID put the stop to my plan on going to Western Australia, so I had to put a Plan B in place. Turns out it was probably one of the best things I could’ve done as I had an absolute blast. I got to catch up with family as well as spend 4 full weeks out in the bush detecting with mates.

The first 2 weeks away was a bit of a struggle for me in getting my head around new ground and only managing to find about 10 grams. Not to worry though as one mate had an absolute cracker of a trip and managed to snag himself a PB nugget and a PB day, and the other mate snagged a reef/leader next to a quite sizeable quartz blow. 

The intermission between time out bush was great as I used this to catch up with family and old friends in the tropics of FNQ. I only wish my boat was running as the weather for fishing was superb.

Next up, we spent another 2 weeks out in the bush this time on some different ground. With the guidance of a well revered prospector (thanks again mate, you know who you are) I managed to do much better though my mate struggled quite a bit getting his head around the new ground. I managed 37g (approx, there were a few specis in this lot), managed a PB piece and PB day.

All up for the trip I snagged 47g (approx, there are specis in the mix). Highly recommend anyone thinking about basing a trip away solely around prospecting, just do it. This one was an absolute blast and I can’t wait to get out again.

Our first camp set up.

 

And a cracker sunset on the hill we had phone reception.

 

Gold from the first trip (I thought it was about 10g, there may be a nugget missing in this photo)

 

Second camp and trip, not as nice spot as the first but still a great spot.

 

The first 3 that got the monkey off my back on the second trip and after receiving the much needed guidance.

 

My total all up for the trip away. Again, had an absolute blast.

[IdahoPeg]

Time out in the Bush, time with family & friends, and lots of beautiful gold! Well done!

[Sheppo]

9 minutes ago, IdahoPeg said:

Time out in the Bush, time with family & friends, and lots of beautiful gold! Well done!

It was a great time out and time away, and much needed. Just a shame I had to come back to reality 😅😂

[Gold Catcher]

3 hours ago, Sheppo said:

My total all up for the trip away. Again, had an absolute blast

Congrats, Sheppo. Awesome report, pictures and treasure! These kind of loads keep the dream alive for us poor US prospectors. Norvic, I might never leave when I come and visit you next year.....

[Sheppo]

10 hours ago, Gold Catcher said:

Congrats, Sheppo. Awesome report, pictures and treasure! These kind of loads keep the dream alive for us poor US prospectors. Norvic, I might never leave when I come and visit you next year.....

It’ll probably be the lifestyle more than the gold that’ll make you want to stay (though the gold is a huge help). I miss the FNQ lifestyle, it’s so much more laid back than anywhere I’ve been, but work has drawn me away unfortunately.

[beatup]

well done and congrats

 

[Valens Legacy]

Sheppo, Great hunt and some beautiful country that you are so lucky to be in.

Nice looking gold on your hunting trip, and it looks like you had some good company also.

That's the best way to have fun.

Good luck on your next outing!

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