Mining and Industry, Natural Attractions, Scenic Drives and Walks
Wow! What it is to find a nugget! Clermont Detectors are three hours inland from Mackay and one hour from Emerald. Most people come to Clermont to stay through the winter in search of Gold with Metal Detectors.
This climate is great with consistent fine weather of warm days and cool nights. Clermont is
unique in the fact that the shallow gold bearing ground covers thousands of hectares. Nine general permission areas for the public have been created which allow fossickers to prospect without fear of trespassing onto private properties.
Fossicking Kits with Maps and Queensland Licences are available from Clermont Detectors, as well as the whole range of Minelab products and accessories. Professional Training is available daily to assist novices to learn and experience detecting - right on the Goldfields! This is followed by nightly discussions at their Tree of Knowledge. Clermont is known for it's friendly people and is well equipped with all the modern conveniences with great fishing, fossicking, site seeing, bird watching and memorable times. Visit the website for more information or upcoming events. See there you soon.
Attraction Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 0900 to 1100 and 1600 to 1800; Saturday: 0900 to 1100 and 1600 to 1800; Sunday: By appointment; Christmas Day: Closed.; Good Friday: Closed.; Note: 0900 to 1100 and 1600 to 1800 daily. Phone ahead also to make sure they are there for yo
Children Friendly
Children are allowed to participate in gold panning and sapphire sieving but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
* BBQ Facilities * Car park * Coach Parking * First aid equipment * Guide * Public Telephone * Public Toilet * Shaded Area * Sheltered Area * Visitor Information Centre
Attraction Activities
* Art and Craft * Birdwatching * Camping * Fossicking * Prospecting * Lessons/Tutorials * Self-Guided
Experiences
* Caravan and Camping * Educational Tourism * Health and Wellbeing * Historic/Heritage * Industry/Mining/Agriculture * Outback