Bessie Fossicking Area
The Bessie Fossicking Area provides a unique opportunity for those interested in gem and gold prospecting, split into two distinct zones: Big Bessie and Little Bessie. Managed by the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy, it requires participants to pre-purchase camping and fossicking licenses. The area, which borders the typically dried-up Retreat Creek, boasts robust Optus mobile network coverage, ensuring visitors stay connected. For easy navigation, the site provides a numbered map correlating to markers around the reserves.
About this campsite
See Brochure tab for map. The numbers on the map correspond to markers around the reserves. Fossicking itself requires a separate licence. The Retreat Creek on the southern boundary is normally dry. Strong Optus signal (Telstra unknown)
