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Discover your own gemstone in the Central Australian outback.

There aren't many places left where you can do that, and Gemtree is one of them.

No experience needed. Whether you've never picked up a sieve in your life or you're a seasoned fossicker, our local guides put everything in place to make finding your own garnet and zircon genuinely thrilling. The moment you wash the dirt away and that first stone catches the light is one our guests never forget.

Tagalong tours depart daily at 8.30am to the surrounding gemfields, running from April to September. Numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential, so secure your spot before you arrive. With the right equipment in hand and your guide's deep knowledge of where the gems hide, you'll head out with a real shot at striking it lucky.

Want a lasting memento of your outback adventure? Have your finds cut and polished, or set into a piece of jewellery you'll wear for years.

This is the kind of outback experience you came all this way for. Don't just drive past it.

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Gem Fossicking Tour

Discover your own gemstone in the Central Australian outback. There aren't many places left where you can do that, and Gemtree is one of them.
No experience needed. Whether you've never picked up a sieve in your life or you're a seasoned fossicker, our local guides put everything in place to make finding your own garnet and zircon genuinely thrilling. The moment you wash the dirt away and that first stone catches the light is one our guests never forget.
Tagalong tours depart daily at 8.30am to the surrounding gemfields, running April to September. Numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential, so secure your spot before you arrive. With the right equipment in hand and your guide's deep knowledge of where the gems hide, you'll head out with a real shot at striking it lucky.
Want a lasting memento of your outback adventure? Have your finds cut and polished, or set into a piece of jewellery you'll wear for years.
This is the kind of outback experience you came all this way for. Don't just drive past it.

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