Escape to rural Australia to create the memories of a lifetime!
Each of our sites is carefully selected not just for its gold potential, but for its ability to transport you deep into the heart of the Australian bush. They offer a distinct sensory experience that goes far beyond the beep of a detector. Not only that our exclusive access means you’ll be detecting on "fresh" patches where the soil hasn't been turned over a thousand times, significantly increasing your chances of feeling the adrenaline surge when your detector signals a target. There is a primal excitement in being the first human to touch a piece of gold that has been buried for millions of years.
Location + Land Size
Our Pretty Gully Tours are set on 100 acres of private property in the Northern Tablelands/New England region of New South Wales. Approximately a 2 hour drive inland from Ballina or just under 4 hours from Brisbane.
Geological Features
In Pretty Gully you will primarily find native gold occurring in two main forms: alluvial gold (secondary deposits) and reef gold (primary deposits).
Climate
Pretty Gully has a temperate oceanic climate, characterized by mild summers and cool winters. Warm with average highs around 27°C and lows near 17°C in summer and cool to cold, with daytime averages of 16°C to 18°C in winter.
Tours Offered
We offer Training Days, Training Weekends, 3 Day Mid Week, 3 Day Weekend and Custom Tours at this location. Please fill out our booking enquiry form and we'll get back to you with availability.
