Sapphire Fossicking at Grabben Gullen Creek NSW

My first attempts at sapphire fossicking. I was lucky enough to meet Beau, an experienced fossicker, who was kind enough to give me a great introduction and many insights into the techniques of sapphire fossicking. Even though I wasn't successful in finding any sapphires, I learnt so much from him that I am confident that with more practise, I will find some. As Beau says, "the more rocks you put through, the more heavies you will find."
I am sure that viewers, particularly those new to fossicking, will find something of use here.
Grabben Gullen Creek is found about two hours south west of Sydney and a bit more than an hour from Canberra.
Special thanks to Beau and Dave for being so accomodating and helpful in letting me record this adventure.

[@pamelagaltelli1220]

What a fun adventure!!
Makes me want to explore the nearby river and do some digging….😊😊

[@YatpoolYowies]

Awesome video...I was in that area in the mid 80s looking for sapphire, onyx ,garnet.back when I was a young fella...best experience of my life.would love to do it again.

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

Glad you enjoyed it. There seem to be quite a few places in NSW that are accessible even for us older folk.

[@faerydragonanstachesadventures]

fun and informative

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

Thank you

[@stuartdavis9002]

I go a few times a month but cold freezing water this time of year
Gotta work the banks to get the good ones 😊

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

My fingers are cold just thinking about it.😎

[@warrenhoman3816]

Are you aloud to camp there

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

I think you can camp there. There are some nice flat spots right at the creek. You would have to check though.

[@stuartdavis9002]

Yes definitely no showers or toilets bloody cold this time of year
Hit me up if your heading there I live about 20 mins away

[@anthonykeato9574]

Ive done lots of rocking down the gg. Found diamonds pink and purple and alot of white. Lots of sapphires and zircon too. The biggest diamond was .75 of a crt and is a perfect octahedron. The purple is the best, though more of a cube shape. Still in the rough. Ill cut it one day when i get the balls

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

That’s fantastic, I’ll have to get back down there some time.

[@stuartdavis9002]

No way not diamond?? We have viles full of stuff that looks like diamond

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

It’s a sign! 🪧😊

[@keithdrower9120]

Not much spinel. ?

[@OnTheRoad...Again23]

Not a lot. Beau scored some small sapphires.