Welcome to the Willows
The Willows is a small township located in the Central Queensland gemfields . We are 80km West of Emerald and halfway between Rockhampton and Longreach
The designated fossicking area covers around 2800 acres and surrounds the township so no matter where you go there is fossicking to be done
So,why a tour?
G'day I'm Dave
I moved to the willows in 2019 after discovering it on one of my many trips to the gemfields, my first time here was a very short daytrip from Sapphire,as I had no idea what I was looking at or where I should try my luck
My following trip lasted a week or so camped at one of the caravan parks and I liked the place so much I ended up buying a house here
I first explored the fields around Sapphire and Rubyvale about 15 years ago and like most people did the tourist spots, buckets of wash, underground mine tour etc.
It was all very interesting, but I really wanted someone to take me out to an area and explain what I was seeing and clues I could look for
There are an awful lot of holes in places where there is no wash!
So, once I had learned a bit more about the Willows fields I was asked by one of the caravan parks to help some of their guests and found that they and I both enjoyed the experience
The tours were born out of this, and It's been a pleasure to introduce people to the friendly little town that I call home
The tours are small group and although 4wd is not necessary, decent ground clearance is
You will need sturdy, enclosed footwear
Bring food & drink, sunscreen, hats etc
Tours run from 9am-approx 3pm
Adults $70 each, under 17's no charge
No fossicking licence is required whilst on the tour
Digging equipment is provided if required
Tours meet at Willows Gemfields Recreation Club which is on the left as you enter town
If you would like more information or have questions, please call 0499502172
Life in the Willows
