Woolridge Fossicking and Recreation Reserve

Bring binoculars for birdwatching or wildlife spotting, or try your luck panning for gold and precious gems - bring your own gold pans and metal detectors (no motor-powered prospecting equipment permitted). Download more information on how to fossick (search for gold and gemstones) here. The Woolridge Reserve has parking for campervans and caravans and offers free parking, public toilets, picnic tables, wood-fire barbecues (subject to fire bans) and potable water for drinking. Pets welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Shooting is obviously prohibited.

Address: Devoncourt Road
Getting there: 7 km north-east of Uralla via New England Highway southbound, turn right onto East Street/Kingston Road, turn right/north onto Devoncourt Road, at the junction turn right and remain on Devoncourt Road, take the first left and cross the cattle grid into the reserve
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