Please feel free to contribute to this tread,any information you would like to share on the public fossicking area (Aorere river area A) 15 km South West of Collingwood. Information may include-vehicle access and parking,track locations,hazards,camping facilities,toilets,accommodation,access and/or local info contact numbers,boundary locations,how bad the sand flies are and last but not least any general locations for finding a little gold.(Or a lot who knows!)
Dont forget to upload any good photos or Youtube links too!!
The more of us who contribute the better so don’t be shy.
This could be an excellent resource for us Paydirt gold seekers!!
This area includes the Sainbury Falls and Bridge,parking just after the bridge and a Bio toilet halfway between the road and the falls.Nearest official camping is either at Brown hut (end of …raod) or back 20 mins at Collingwood.
Nice picinic spot and swimming hole during summer however this river is prone to flash floods!!
Gold is mainly very fine and can be found amongst the black sand deposits in and around bedrock cracks,potholes and in between large rocks.Flood gravel bars generally contain very little gold.Good luck…check out my Youtube video on this area.
