Nature and Wildlife
Chudleigh Park Gem Fields
Hughenden
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Gem quality peridot occurs on the property of Chudleigh Park, approximately 155 kilometres north of Hughenden. Gemstones were first worked in the area in the 1920s. In accordance with the Fossicking Act, the landowner of Chudleigh Park has given a 'general permission' for fossicking and camping to continue at the peridot locality by holders of Fossickers Licenses issued by the Department of Mines and Energy. Individual written permission is not required to visit this site but certain strict conditions apply.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4741 1021
Email: info@flinders.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.flinders.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome however adult supervision is required at all times.
Entity Restrictions
Permission for entry is only given to holders of a Fossickers License. All licensees must report to the Manager at Chudleigh Park homestead on entry to notify presence and intended length of stay (maximum four to five nights).
General Comments
Visitors need to be self-sufficient and adequate supplies including water need to be brought. Camping is restricted to the campsite adjacent to the Stawell River (east side).
How to get There
Chudleigh Park turnoff is about 155 kilometres north of Hughenden via the Kennedy Developmental Road. From the north, the turn off is about 106 kilometres from The Lynd. The gem site is located about six kilometres north-northwest of Chudleigh Park Homestead. From the turn off on the Kennedy Developmental Road, travel five and a half kilometres to where the main track forks. To go to the homestead, take the left branch for a further nine kilometres.
For the diggings, return to the fork and take the right branch for a further four kilometres to a second fork, take the left track and a gate will be met about a half a kilometre further on. Continue on through the gate and travel about five kilometres passing by the airstrip to the camping area adjacent to the Stawell River. The diggings are only about 700 metres in a westerly direction from where the track crosses the narrow river.
