Metal detector and locations close to Alex

Hi Gold Diggers - I am Coming down to Central Otago- Alex for a short tripWith my son (from
The BOP) - I am keen to have a little
Detect and pan above water (due to
Winter) - I am Keen toHire a detector for a day - if anyone’s could help out we would Appreciate it - also
Any spots or advise to have a wee detect and pan would be appreciated - we are staying in Alex for
4 days
Thanks
Mark -School Teacher - Deputy Principal and Quinn -student

There’s no fossicking area or any legal spot to detect in Alex. Best to go to the goldfields in Cromwell for a panning session, you won’t want to be in the hills with the snow this low at the moment anyway plus the ground is frozen solid.
At least at the goldfields it’s set up ready to go.