Metal Detecting 1870s Mining Camp: Garrett AT Max.

In this video we explore and detect the remnants of an ephemeral 1870s mining camp, occupied by both Chinese and Western miners. They were a hardy bunch living and working in these extremely remote conditions in an unforgiving climate. We pick up a few nice relics such as Chinese Cash Coins, and personal items left behind by the miners. We hope you enjoy this remote bush adventure - thanks for watching and subscribing and Happy Fossicking! Warren and Colleen.
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[@hardyakka6200]

I had a creek handy to my house that had a lot of gold in it. After a while of digging it got far to hot and humid, so I had a waterhole under a tea tree that I just used to lay in, Great way to cool down. Only one day an eastern brown wanted to share with me. It was amazing how I went from a prone position to a vertical one quite a distance away from where I had been.

[@hardyakka6200]

mining camps, love them. Opium tins were plentiful and crumbly. Those cash coins were all over and sometimes thrown in the gardens of the Chinese if the soil lacked copper. Poor metal was used in them hence the disintegration. Chinese were not settlers they came to rip the gold out of the country and go home rich. Very few settled here or had a desire to do so.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting - the Chinese market gardeners used to hang coins in the crops too - for good luck and fortune I assume - always a good find in the old camps - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@LukeClatworthy]

It certainly was a great spot to do some detecting Warren. Some terrific Chinese coins and relics found. Thank you for another highly enjoyable video. Cheers!

[@NQExplorers]

Appreciate you watching and commenting Luke - all the best mate and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@richardjefferson8781]

Did not catch where in QLD you were detecting very informative video on the early Chinese miners very helpful video cheers Rich

[@dougmoody4092]

Thanks Warren for an interesting session in the bush

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Doug - Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.

[@finnfilms]

Thanks Warren, great to see the Chinese relics.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment - we always enjoy finding that Gold Rush history - particularly the Chinese relics. All the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@danielflinn3571]

Thanks for sharing

[@Paisly17]

All up a 7 hour drive Warren 😊 you love your detecting for sure.

[@NQExplorers]

The journey is part of the experience for sure - we love discovering Australian history in remote spots - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@oceanmariner]

Your narration along with the history makes your videos more interesting than many others.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on the video - all the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@terrystewart2070]

Thanks Warren for enduring 7 hours of rough roads, and 31 degree heat to show us a beauty of a spot, not to mention some interesting relics. Good day!

[@Ryleysrelics]

31? Baaah that’s nothing! I went detecting once in 48 degree heat. Which was pretty stupid because I got heat stroke and was Ill for a number of weeks but it was fun lol 😂 😂😂. And yes thanks Warren for sharing the vid. Love you’re content. 👍👌

[@NQExplorers]

Ha. Nothing like a bit of heat stroke and sunburn to top off a great day out - All the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@waynegiles2873]

Another great video. Nice finds too and for sharing the history too which always makes your videos great to watch

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel Wayne - Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.

[@dailydiggercoinchaserprosp4959]

Looks like a nice spot to do some gold panning

[@onpointmetaldetecting2158]

Great hunt Warren love the old Chinese coins…definitely on my bucket list, thank you for the video….happy hunting 😊👍

[@benpalmer1722]

Nice 👍 love the cash coins 🪙

[@cathybenson5119]

Never heard of pakapoo before. Very interesting.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Cathy - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@archeodigger]

Beautiful spot for detecting and loaded with history! Thanks for sharing Warren.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Doug - all the best mate and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@richardbeee]

Nice.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Richard - all the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@davidgoodman6924]

Great finds Warren! Enjoyed the video! Thanks!

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Awesome spot and finds!

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@MichaelaC531]

What a beautiful spot. You should camp out there one night so you can explore more. Loved the finds and the learning about the bullets and pakapoo.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for you comment Michaela - always appreciated - all the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@jimmymalone3494]

Awesome video and some really nice finds.I enjoyed your hunt Warren' Good day to you.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting Jimmy - much appreciated. Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@jimmymalone3494]

@@NQExplorers Your welcome.Good day.

[@QuestForDetails]

I learned two new fun words today, 🤣, Thanks Warren !

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting - always appreciated - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@1955chriss]

very educational video

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@martinjeans97]

Awesome mate welldone great job

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@hahaha9076]

The algorithm can be driven. Great presentation, very interesting. I'm subbing on a rainy day.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and subbing - all the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@whitewaterjack3332]

GREAT Job on your video , very interesting my friend,

[@paulpeople9178]

Good one mate

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - Happy fossicking! Warren.

[@gold-denprospecting8066]

Thanks Warren for the trip mate. My dad used that Pakapoo saying on a regular basis about things us kids had done. Thanks for reminding me.

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for commenting - yes a lot of my old RAAF instructors used the term too - although you never hear it now, sadly. All the best mate and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@bl4de1977]

Some nice old history with the coins Warren

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@cosmicsand7]

Great video Warren showing early Australian history. Really enjoyed it!

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@ChrisE1129]

Fantastic video Warren! Congrats on your finds!

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for your comment Chris - all the best mate and Happy Fossicking! Warren.

[@MsAliceinwonderland]

Hello New to your channel, this hunt is wonderful!

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching - appreciate your comment - Happy Fossicking! Warren and Colleen.

[@farenheit1100]

Did they find any Gold there?

[@NQExplorers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Hugh - yes there was a lot of gold, and alluvial tin from that area in the 1870s and 1880s. All the best to you and your family mate - Happy Fossicking! Warren and Colleen.