Gold Prospecting Around Beechworth

Explore Victoria’s historic goldfields around Beechworth,
Eldorado and Yackandanda during your stay at Serena Cottages.

Guests can borrow our Minelab Pro Panning Kit
free of charge and enjoy a hands-on gold prospecting experience in
the surrounding high country.

Serena Cottages - Minelab Panning Kit — Minelab Pro Panning Kit – Available to Use During Your Stay

Beechworth-Historic-Park-prospecting-areas-map — Beechworth Historic Park Prospecting Area – Map

Chiltern-Mt-Pilot-National-Park-prospecting-areas-map — Chiltern – Mt Pilot National Park Prospecting Area – Map

Gold Panning Sites Yackandanda — Yackandanda Prospecting Area – Map

Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park Prospecting Area – Map – PDF
Beechworth Historic Park Prospecting Area – Map – PDF

A Victorian Miner’s Right is required for recreational fossicking.
Prospect only in approved areas, using permitted hand tools.

For current information, visit the
Resources Victoria recreational prospecting page

Prospect Responsibly

Fill in holes and leave creek banks, picnic areas and campsites tidy.
Avoid disturbing Aboriginal cultural places, historic relics and protected areas.
Use hand tools and only where permitted.
Take care around deep or fast-flowing water, slippery rocks, heat and changing weather.
Carry water, sun protection, sturdy footwear and a charged phone.
Respect other visitors and landholders.

Plan Your Stay

Stay at Serena Cottages and combine gold prospecting with historic towns,
local food, scenic drives and relaxed country accommodation.

Please ask Serena Cottages about the complimentary
panning kit when booking.