ABOUT

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Nothing beats the feeling of finding gold, minerals, gems and antiquities left behind by the old-timers. Trust us – we know!

 

Enjoy a gold prospecting experience like no other that offers you access to private land and experience real gold mining opportunities. We offer a range of different experiences no matter your age, skill level or knowledge!

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Our tours are safe, fun, friendly and can be addictive, giving you the chance to meet real gold prospectors following the footsteps of the past.

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PROSPECTOR PARK (PP) was first conceived in 2015 by founder Simon Atherton whom for several years prior to this date was fascinated by discoveries of meteorites via the tv show "Meteorite Men" produced in 2009-2012.

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With the demise of this series and the introduction of many gold prospecting tv shows of the likes of AGH, Bering Sea Gold and Gold Rush... Simon proceeded with the dream of Prospector Park for consideration one day, to be a prospecting training & education experience and introduction of Resource Tourism outside the Perth CBD.

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Simon has been a hospitality & tourism professional for over 30 years as a publican, tour guide, travel agent, ground operator and owner having Southern African Safaris this last 10 years as a high-end dedicated African safari specialist for Southern & Eastern Africa.. 

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With the arrival of the pandemic came opportunities to capitalise on local tourism due to state border travel restrictions, we all wanted to get out & about and Perth Amateur Prospectors (PAP) was born in December 2020 encouraging further development 

of Prospector Park Gold Safaris coming live in Coolgardie 24th January 2024.

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To date, PAP has hosted 328 amateur prospectors in the field with our 4 day safari musters over many long weekends (Next Muster July 2025) plus numerous private

 field adventures.

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Today, Prospector Park Gold Safaris is all about fun and making new

 friends & discoveries! Let Simon & Lesley show you how its done in 2025! 

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