The Fossicker’s way
It’s a road, a life style, a beautiful part of NSW, an era worth reliving; so you’re very welcome to join us on a journey to discover the fossicker’s way.
From Nundle /Tamworth to Warialda, Glen Innes, to Inverell and Deepwater, in NSW there is a wealth of gems to be discovered. Not only those precious stones we associate as gems but the panoramic country side, and historical buildings to its people and even their pets. It is about character, stick ability, and dreams, another lifetime from the average urban existence.
A trip out west can be the most rewarding experience, and the crew of Gem seek productions is excited to be able open up this magical world to you.
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There’s nothing quiet like pulling off the road in the middle of no where to watch a meandering creek , spectacular scenery or awesome sun set while knowing your could be standing on a wealth of gems that could set you up for life for their simply every were but you got to know what to look for. |
While taking in the fresh air and the peace and quiet, you will be sure to pull out the camera or the fishing rod and take some memories home with you. But I can guarantee were ever you stop it won’t be long before your head down and rear up looking for shiny bits of rock.
You’vet heard it said that most 4 wheel drives never make it off the highway, well this is a break that you could do with or with out a four wheel drive, and have still have had an out back adventure all the family will enjoy.
There really is something for everyone in what could be the Golden triangle of NSW. Some people come for a holiday and never leave, others come back every opportunity they get, with such diversity to chose from the fossicker’s way is so much more than gemstones.
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During the course of our adventures we would like to share the many gems we discover with you, from the mining process and its effects, to cutting and trading those precious stones plus introduce you to all the great characters we meet and their stories of fame and fortune. |
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A great place to start our travels is Pool brook Sapphire mine, John Warburn owns and operates Pool brook. A unique story was shared, over a quality bottle of Red. Like many of today’s outback Australians fossicking & pioneering is in his blood, born on a rock at Tinga ( so he says) there was never any |
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disputing Johns future would be in mining. John has spread his wings as far south as Oberon in the Blue Mountains in search of Water diamonds. That adventure prematurely ended due to a change with mining rights. However, as one door closed another opened, to which John and his wife Louise embraced with passion. A remarkable find eventuated they discovered a wealth of good quality sapphires in the “Toof” layer under the gravel wash. Starting up the machinery John showed just what this Toof could produce, which with John’s wonderful assistance we filmed. Most of Johns produce is exported overseas; high quality gems like these are in great demand throughout Asia and parts of Europe.
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Louise Johns wife was another amazing find, being a miners wife breads all sorts of rough neck images from the wild west of America, yet nothing could be more from the truth in this remarkable woman. A petite, immaculately dressed artist & teacher she gave us a tour of her gallery. |
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Kottage Kiya Gallery located 8kms from the Inverell Post Office on the Nullamanna/ Emmaville Road, is open to the public weekends, public and school holiday’s contact 6722 2781 for further details.
Talent hidden away far from the maddening crowd, from silk painting to oils, pottery, antiques and wood work what an amazing display of creativity. Not to mention home made morning & afternoon teas over looking the rose gardens.
An awesome day, with an awesome couple, thank you for the experience which ended under a brilliant Aussie outback sky in the middle of now were.
Such serenity!
Gemseek.
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