Thundereggs & Spherulitic Rhyolite (Rainforest Jasper)
Fossicking – (9:00am – 4:30pm)
Visitors can fossick through piles of thunderegg – bearing material which is excavated from the nearby mine site, and transported to a safe area suitable for all ages. Visitors are given a bag for their stones, a tool to fossick, and shown what to look for. Any stones collected can be kept, and upon completion of their search, each person can have a couple of stones cut for free. Extra cutting is available at extra cost. Fees apply for fossicking, and enclosed footwear is required. No fixed starting times or bookings required but we suggest arriving by 2pm at the latest to enjoy the full fossicking experience. Our hours of operation are 7 days a week, 9am to 4:30pm. Pets allowed if kept under control.
Prices
Adults: $30
Seniors: $27
Kids (5-17): $15
Under 5s: $5
Family Rate (2+2 or more) – 10% off total price
We are open 7 days a week – 9am to 4:30pm
We also cater for Student Groups! Email us for more info. Bookings are required.
Closed in footwear MUST be worn when fossicking – no exceptions!
Gift Shop
Also on site is a gift shop with an extensive range of gemstone and pewter products, including souvenirs, gifts, gemstone jewellery, carvings etc. and “Aradon Fine Pewter” products, which are manufactured on site.
The kiosk sells cold drinks and ice creams. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Open 7 days a week, 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Camping
Powered Site: 2 adults/1night $25 – $5 each additional person
Unpowered Site: 2 adults/1night $20 – $5 each additional person
Amenities:
Pets allowed (must be controlled)
Camp Fires are allowed
Basic Hot showers
Septics
Coin-operated Washing Machine