Plan Your Visit
Book your fossicking experience.
Discover real sapphires and real fossicking in the heart of Queensland’s Sapphire Gemfields.
What to expect
When you arrive, the Pats Sapphire Central team will demonstrate how to fossick, explain how the washing process works and show you what to look for in your wash. Our friendly team will help you recognise sapphires, zircons and other interesting finds.
Booking information
- All fossicking equipment is provided.
- Beginners and families are welcome.
- Bookings are subject to availability.
- Payment is not required when submitting your booking request.
- The Pats team will contact you to confirm your booking.
Your fossicking experience
Learn how to wash your fossicking material, identify promising stones and discover your own Gemfields treasures.
Learn how to fossick with guidance from our friendly team. 
Wash and sort your material using the equipment provided. 
Examine your wash and discover what treasures you have found.
Request your booking
Choose your preferred demonstration time and tell us who is coming. The Pats team will contact you to confirm availability.