Haunted Stream Goldfield Prospecting Map – Discover the Remote Riches of East Gippsland’s Wild Gold Country

 

Venture into the legendary wilderness of East Gippsland with the comprehensive Haunted Stream goldfield prospecting map—your gateway to one of Victoria’s most remote, gold-rich, and historically mysterious mining districts. Known for its nuggety alluvial gold, wild terrain, and long-abandoned workings, the Haunted Stream goldfield is a must-visit for adventurous fossickers and gold history enthusiasts.

 

🌲 Historical Overview: The Haunted Stream Goldfield

The Haunted Stream goldfield was discovered in 1863, nestled between Ensay, Swifts Creek, and Nowa Nowa in a rugged, mountainous corridor carved by the Haunted Stream watercourse. This field became famous for its coarse alluvial gold, steep terrain, and the ghost towns that rose and fell along its banks. The name "Haunted Stream" is said to come from eerie stories told by early miners, but the real lure was gold—lots of it.

By 1865, multiple rich leads had been opened up along the stream, with numerous gold nuggets recovered from shallow gravels and deeper drift layers. The remote nature of the area meant it remained relatively unexploited compared to more accessible goldfields, and even today, much of its gold-bearing ground remains untouched.

 

✨ Notable Discoveries & Features

Early miners reported nuggets up to 10 ounces, with many patches averaging an ounce per pan.

Gold was frequently found with heavy black sands, ironstone, and coarse gravel—ideal for panning and sluicing.

Several townships sprang up, including Store Point, Haunted Stream township, and Glen Wills, though little remains today except collapsed huts and overgrown workings.

Rich drifts and terraces along the stream and high benches are still clearly visible and potentially gold-bearing.

 

🥾 Perfect For:

Gold detectorists seeking coarse nugget gold in deep wilderness

Creek panners chasing rich alluvial gravels

History buffs exploring ghost towns and abandoned diggings

4WD and hiking adventurers searching for untapped gold country

 

⚠️ Important Notes:

While the Haunted Stream runs through a mix of state forest and national park, many fossicking-accessible zones exist outside the Alpine National Park boundary. Always check your Miner’s Right conditions and land status before prospecting. Due to the remote nature of the field, ensure you are well-prepared with gear, maps, and navigation tools.

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Unlock the Secrets of One of Victoria’s Last Wild Goldfields – The Haunted Stream Goldfield prospecting map is more than a guide—it's your invitation to explore lost trails, gold-laden creeks, and untold stories hidden in the rugged heart of Gippsland. If you crave adventure, history, and the thrill of real gold, Haunted Stream delivers.

Haunted Stream Gold Map 1887

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