Camping is allowed but regulated. The following is a list of 'General Permission' Area as at December 1998. Before visiting any 'general permission' areas, detailed information about what conditions apply to each area should be sought from the Mining Registrar at the District Office of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines for the Mining District in which the area is located. The gems topaz and smoky quartz have been found in this area. Chinchilla There are several locations around the township of Chinchilla which is about 250km west northwest of Brisbane in South East Queensland.
Petrified wood is abundant in the area.
Chudleigh Park is situated about 155km north of Hughenden and 280km west of Townsville in central North Queensland. Gem quality peridot is found in this location. The old gold mining district surrounding Clermont attracts interest from fossickers and metal detector enthusiasts. There are six separate areas available. They are all in State Forests and special conditions apply.