Gold Prospecting: 6 Days in the North Queensland Goldfields: Garrett AT Gold.

[@realcozyrainstormvideos4935]

Awesome Video! So relaxing yet exciting (it is possible lol) to watch. Keep up the great narrations and videography. Thank you!

[@Ful-OGold]

Thanks for the video my friend. Caleb 🍻👍

[@JoeDiggzInPA]

A little bit of gold is better than no gold. But just imagine what size nuggets those first prospectors must have been finding. Looked like a great trip Warren. Thanks for taking us along with you and Mrs NQ. Looking forward to your next video.

[@esmehenderson6003]

hi Warren the trees that you mention around 8 minutes in are called Hakea suberea and we call them 'the gold trees' as they are often found growing near where gold is found.

[@jensterjem7162]

I love how the comments are just the creator of the video thanking the viewers

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to watch our video and comment - hope you are making some great finds! All the best and HH! Warren.

[@carolmatthews5459]

Are you at chillagoe

[@maverick50616]

great video once again

[@telkirton]

Excellent video :)

[@esmehenderson6003]

Hi Warren that tree with the skinny leaves is a Hakea suberia- we find them where gold is. I always called them gold trees lol. Hakeas are a similar family to grevilleas.

[@SpinifexLeftHand]

Mrs NQ, what a hunting partner! No matter where you take her, no matter what the conditions, she always comes up with the goods. And yet, she remains a mystery. Modest and elusive, just like your little piece of gold. Lucky fella NQ.

[@ChrisE1129]

AWESOME Video Warren & Colleen! The Royal Navy Button and Saddler's Needle are fantastic! Congrats on the gold find. HH and Best of Luck on your next Trip! Chris

[@GoldDiggerGermany]

Nice vid again! Those trees looked like something out of a Dr. Seuss book! :-) Loved the button!! The saddler's needle was really cool, too. Interesting that the gold was ringing so low. Looking forward to the next! GL&HH! Martin

[@yell70]

Hi Warren, great video to watch as usual. Even though that is some great country to play in, from your finds it seems like it has been well worked over. It highlights the fun of this hobby, you just never know what will be found where. Thanks for sharing and can't wait for your next video. Cheers, Vic.

[@robsue]

Warren, what a trip. I hope you listened to that intro music loud. I'm sure it was the Godzilla cd version. I like that you follow the dry creek bed and small runs into the creek. I've followed an old tailings race but to no avail. At least the strategy was sound. I'm caravanless at the moment but will be buying a new one next year, complete with the womanly trimmings; i.e inside toilet and shower. Then I'll go bush inspired by your video. HH. Rob..

[@harrysollmer1644]

Looks Nice

[@davidcurlee9061]

Nice needle , good one , aye

[@deebaxter7520]

Great video mate, you guys are living the dream.

[@Ashhhhtube]

Nice one guys, enjoyed it a lot. Looks like hard going in that town, you gotta love sheet metal! I'm about to build a highbanker and try for some gold, it's all fine alluvial around here - should be fun though. Good luck in your next. Ash & Danni.

[@darwinkewitsch928]

great vid. But i just can`t get used to you driving on the wrong side of the road it just bothers me!!! HAHAHAHAAHAAHA carry on with the great finds and history of the areas love it!!!! Big D here seeya`ll soon.!!!.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks again - there is a very large agate deposit upstream of that spot, which feeds into the river. Some really large agates and 'thunder eggs' up in that country - hope we can get a video made on our next trip out there. HH in Minnesota Big D. Warren.

[@darwinkewitsch928]

those agates look alot like the ones we pick up here in Minnesota!

[@Yulelah]

Excellent video ! Congrats on the nugget and all your finds ! Good luck on your next hunt !

[@DelawareDigger]

What a nice adventure you two had brother. Great finds and company at its best. Always looking forward to your next one, Terry.

[@adrianjos04]

That stitching needle is a vetinary stitching needle......used to sew up the hide of a cow after being speyed.

[@johnoliver6566]

Another great video. Keep it up you guys.

[@GoldDiggerGirls]

Looks like you had a great time out there! Enjoyed watching your nice finds! Well done :)

[@rollofnickles]

Great video as always. The needle was an interesting find.

[@Supradrew]

Great Expedition Warren. I just love watching your videos. So educational. Keep up the good work. Dre

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks Tel - appreciate your comment as always mate. HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment Trev. We cracked open that quartz rock that was giving a signal on the detector - no gold - but a mysterious silver metal - we think it may be Antimony - but are going to have a geologist check it for us. We spent a couple of days at Birimgan GPA at Clermont back in April - no gold, lots of grass! But a great area that we hope to revisit soon. You are making some great finds mate - keep posting them! All the best and HH! Warren

[@TrevsOutbackandGoldAdventures]

Very,very good, Warren.I thoroughly enjoyed your video.What happened with the big 'noisy' rock?Any gold in it? Didn't make it to The Etheridge myself this time,unfortunately.Did spend 4 days in Clermont for a couple of pieces however.Am working on a couple of videos from up there at the moment.There are a number of old ghost gold towns over that way which I'm sure you'd find interesting. Cheers,Trev.

[@Oldvet1946]

Wonderful video. I always like the history behind your videos that you give. HH from Louisiana. Mike

[@californiadigger4170]

beautiful country . just do you ever do any panning when you go to the gold fields or is all the in nuggets ? thanks for sharing GL HH ;-)

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting - and your question is not unrelated - we do need remote power solutions in the places we travel. The off-road caravan has a 100aH battery - as yet we don't have a solar panel but we are researching getting a folding panel arrangement of around 100W. The van has a gas fridge, but the Engel car fridge is 12v so requires solar to keep the battery topped up for any lengthy stays. All the best mate and HH! Warren.

[@HoschtonBoy]

I like the way you spelled Worcestershire sauce.

[@carolmatthews5459]

I have a garrett infinam how did you put the battery to the stem??

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your great comment Gavin - we appreciate your input! We had a great week in the goldfields - weather was perfect - although it usually is out there - the finds were a bonus. All the best mate and HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment PTM. We cracked open that quartz rock that was giving a signal on the detector - no gold - but a mysterious silver metal - we think it may be Antimony - but are going to have a geologist check it for us. All the best mate and HH! Warren

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your multiple comments Iroc - this was one of those trips - and I know you have been on similar expeditions - where the journey, and the experience - are reward enough. Finding any relics or even gold is just cream on the cake. Nothing like the Aussie bush at any time of the day or night - a great experience. All the best mate and HH! Warren and Colleen.

[@realcozyrainstormvideos4935]

Does anyone know a good spot on the atherton tablelands?? I sure would like to help my parents find a piece! Any help is truly appreciated.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Ash and Danni - and would love to see your highbanker in action when you knock it together. We have an aluminium one but have never made a video of it in use - no water in the creeks up here now so will have to wait until after the 'wet'. HH to you both! Warren and Colleen.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment Paul. We cracked open that quartz rock that was giving a signal on the detector - no gold - but a mysterious silver metal - we think it may be Antimony - but are going to have a geologist check it for us. Really enjoyed your latest upload - 1080p full screen was great! All the best mate and HH! Warren

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your great comment Big D - hope we didn't give you too much of a scare on the 'wrong' side of the road LOL. HH mate! Warren.

[@jeremyevenflow]

Hey there Warren . what was the outcome of that large quartz rock,, have you crushed it ??? Cheers

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Mike - and a bit thanks for the kind gesture of supplying Yulelah that car so he can get back out hunting. Great camaraderie in this hobby all over the world. HH mate! Warren.

[@dapappacn]

I am sorry to ask this unrelated question, but do you guys have a solar system on your camper? If you do, could you possibly show us how it is set up?

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Terry - we always appreciate your input mate. All the best and HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Kashmir LZ - HH! Warren.

[@MrDannyr2000]

bag needle for sowing grain or chaff bags

[@TrevsOutbackandGoldAdventures]

Nice one Warren.Thoroughly enjoyed it.I' myself have been torn between going to FNQ or WA ,but this year have opted for WA.Will be leaving in a couple of weeks.First time for WA for me so let's see what happens.Cheers,Trev.

[@NQExplorers]

Trev's Bush and Gold Adventures Thanks for watching Trev, best of luck in WA mate, hope to hear of your finds when you get back. I will be over there myself in July so leave a few little nuggets for me mate! Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Chris. We use the AT Gold up here in some 'red hot' ground and have no trouble ground balancing it out. You also have that great 'ground balance window' feature that allows for variation in balance conditions in even the toughest conditions. 'Hot rocks' are easily checked and GB'd out. The AT Gold is very sensitive to small gold - ideal for worked areas/mullock heaps and 'old timer's' diggings with lot of iron rubbish. Hope this helps mate. Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Yulelah - hope you get out and make a video soon mate now that you have that car thanks to OldVet1946. HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment John - yes this is what our holidays are like LOL. Already planning the next one! All the best mate and HH! Warren.

[@poolguycoolguy1597]

Nice video !

[@carolmatthews5459]

Looks like maytime

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

ahh excellent, not sure what antimony is so will have to research it. Pleased you liked the latest video, think I'll film in 1080p in future, the next video I'm making should be really good as it'll be a history about my city of Lincoln including the dambuster's RAF base, roman, cathedral, falklands war, first jet UK flight etc...loads of history. all the best mate, GL&HH to you and colleen Paul

[@docelliott7229]

The needle you found, I know as a bagging needle. We used it on my parents farm when I was a kid (I'm now 64). We sewed up hessian bags of corn and potatoes. Have seen it elsewhere being used for the same purpose.

[@rickseifert5139]

Doc Elliott, my dad had one for sewing up / together heavy duty canvas. At my work we use that size and styles of needle for sewing up holes in ventilation ducting tube underground. All in all he found a great item. Regards Rick, underground miner and detectorist in western Australia.

[@doylemontgomery3944]

I am 68, saw men sewing up burlap bags with all kinds of animal feed in them. The needle great find🤗....😊Texas

[@shanelocke237]

Only if he could find the needle in the haystack​@@doylemontgomery3944

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Wraithchild - hope you get to Australia one day for a look around! All the best mate and HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment Willo - that ground has seen plenty of detectors over the years - particularly those creek lines - all the more pleasing to pick up a small piece others had missed! Happy Prospecting mate! Warren.

[@allaboutdetecting]

Warren and Colleen, Great Video. Always challenging finding Gold in any location. Thanks to the old timers who discovered these remote locations. They have made it easier for us to gain knowledge of the hard work and extreme conditions that they had to work in. Keep the vids coming as they are always enjoyable and very interesting. G.L.& H.H. Chris and Joel

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your great comment Rob - those creek lines have been pretty heavily 'hit' over the years, but careful and slow on the bedrock came up with that little piece. Look forward to seeing you go bush in the new van when you get it - we are a bit soft on the 'camping' these days too - hence the 'luxury' of a comfortable bed LOL. HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching Crampo - looking forward to meeting you in person at the Garrett Conference along with the ATX! All the best mate and Happy Prospecting! Warren.

[@thegoldrushguy]

Warren, Nice little nug mate, looking rather hot even in the shade. Must be almost getting time to head for the beaches.

[@CrampoR]

Great video warren, good to see the AT picking up nice small gold. Thanks for sharing, will see you at the conference. Cheers Crampo

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting - yes we do plenty of panning, and also use the rocker/cradle that I knocked up from scrap plywood. Our local goldfields have a lot of fine gold in the creeks so a few hours panning or shovelling is always worth it! Happy Prospecting in California! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks very much for watching and commenting Fco Matador - we appreciate it mate! Happy Hunting! Warren.

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

I love Led zeppelin

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your great comment Vic - yes that country has seen plenty of detectors over the years - it is just low and slow if you are to pick up any 'keepers'. But there is always the chance of a 'patch' in new ground - so we did a bit of exploring too! All the best mate and HH! Warren.

[@corbencollard5123]

hey nq we have spoken before I just wanted to know what sites do you use to find these places what do you type in and how do you know what to look for. cheers corben

[@ChrisBrown-du7ur]

Hi Warren, loved your last video. This brings me to ask a question, I was thinking of buying a AT pro would this be a good detector for around the gold fields of Bendigo Vic, the ground is very red mineralized soil with hot rocks, would it ground balance clear, what is your opinion thanking you Chris from Bendigo

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment ED, look forward to you 'emigrating'. Plenty of 2c pieces up here for us all! GL and HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Shawn - much appreciated mate. All the very best and HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Corben - if you are looking for old 'ghost towns' - your local library is the best place where there are 'limited run' local history books. These often have maps and all sorts of helpful details as they are usually written by former residents of the places. Also if you scan an old area online in Google Maps - the old street plans of towns are often still shown on the maps. Hope this helps mate. HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Dave - yes I am lucky that Colleen is just as keen as I am to get out there! Best wishes mate and HH! Warren.

[@harrysollmer1644]

Why Not Minelab

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks Hugh - we hope to get another trip in out there before the full head of summer and the 'wet' season makes the tracks impassable. All the best mate and HH! Colleen and Warren.

[@midnightminers1854]

Cheers from Sweden! Great video!

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching Stuart - this is our idea of the perfect holiday LOL. Would be fabulous just after the wet with the creeks and rivers running - only trouble is you can't get there then! HH mate! Warren.

[@PullTabMiner1122]

Did you ever find out what was in the quartz.........

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching - we appreciate your comment Jibhorse! HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting - usually have no problem spelling 'Worcestershire' sauce - just had trouble saying it LOL. HH mate! Warren.

[@Britbikerss]

W&C Only one thing missing ~ a nice fishing hole and a rod ~ Would love to get a few days in the bush ~ Well done !

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Seeradog - glad you enjoyed out trip - HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment Erle. We cracked open that quartz rock that was giving a signal on the detector - no gold - but a mysterious silver metal - we think it may be Antimony - but are going to have a geologist check it for us. All the best mate and HH! Warren.

[@cointector]

Nothing wrong with a long john bonham intro lol great video warren awesome 👏

[@ErlefromVa]

Love your trips to gold fields! Thanks for sharing and looks like you guys had a blast! Curious if you ground the quartz rock yet?

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment Chris - that saddler's needle was the first of those we have found and was a surprise - and that RN button is a long way from home LOL. Always nice to get a small piece of gold for all the effort! HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your great comment - we love the Infinium as a good 'all round', go anywhere detector. For access to our sites we use the Land Rover and walk the rest - we often take the caravan to remote spots (it is a 15' 'Outback' model with raised and strengthened suspension). Most places we have to 'walk in' - tracks are often washed out and a quad bike would be handy! HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your great comment Chris and Joel - absolutely right - tough going out there in 2013 with a metal detector - imagine what those 'old timers' suffered in 1860! That little piece of gold was a thrill on the last day - always nice to go home with something! All the best and HH! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Arwon '61. Actually the shed is getting a bit of a spruce up to 'man cave' standard and our best finds will be set up there - will do a video once it is complete. More to follow with the new Garrett ATX soon! Happy Hunting mate. Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting DetectingNTexas - much appreciated mate! Happy Hunting! Warren.

[@narcolord]

Have to tape the wire..so you don't get false signals? ,.....ok?

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching Kevin - yes there are many hazards in the leaf litter include broken glass etc. Colleen always wears gloves but I don't normally do so - good point - pack some gloves! HH mate! Warren.

[@oldgold1100]

So is this like a holiday for you and your wife?. The needle was well big, never seen one like that before. you must have a lot of knowledge about where to look for the gold as you did find some. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack, I bet. Thanks for showing Warren, I enjoyed watching matey!!. John.

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

Fabulous video as always you two, so pleased you got some gold even though it was a small speck, what was in that large quartz rock? happy hunting Paul

[@EchucaDigger]

Great video mate & looks like you had a ball! Still my dream to move to QLD one day! E.D

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your characteristically eloquent comment Spinifiex - Mrs NQ is determined to maintain the mystique. I have asked her to do an intro for a video but she has predictably declined LOL. HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Matthew - 7 hour journey in real time would have been pretty tedious viewing! LOL. HH mate! Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Yes we broke the rock open Glen - no gold but a strange, bright silver metal - possibly Antimony. We are having a geologist look at it for us and confirm. Thanks for watching and HH mate! Warren.

[@farenheit1100]

I wish you had found the "retirement" nugget. GL and HH Hugh