[meteorite-list] meteorite hunting in Western Australia

[Göran Axelsson]

Hi and thanks for the answer!

I was aware of the export laws and had no intention of bringing any 
meteorite back home without permit. But that it belongs to the 
government in WA was a surprise.
How could there be so many Millbillillies around with that law? Is it a 
new interpretation or a new law?

If (big if) I would find a meteorite where should I leave it?

I just want to test my luck and finally find a meteorite myself, if it 
ends up in a museum that is fine with me.

I still have a few days before I go out in the wild... well, I decided 
to not stray too far out from the main roads, it should be enough round 
to cover for this vacation anyhow.

/Goran

Norbert & Heike Kammel wrote:

> Hi Goeran/List,

>

> just a quick note to remind you that Federal laws protect meteorites 

> found in Australia and it is an offence to export one without a 

> permit. *In Western Australia and South Australia legislation means 

> that meteorites are the property of the Government and must be lodged 

> with an appropriate Museum.* In other States, the finder is able to 

> keep a meteorite.

> Also please keep in mind that the areas are VERY remote and not so 

> easy accessable.

> It is advisable to travel at least with two relyable 4WD's, one driver 

> experienced in Outback travelling.

> Even though it is now winter time and often rainy carry enough water 

> and food in case you get bogged. Also a SatPhone or HF Radio would be 

> adviseable to carry.

> The better fields are more east from Kalgoolie, like the Camel Donga 

> strewnfield, in the Nullarbor Plain.

>

> Anyway, Welcome to Australia, and have a great time.

>

> Best regards from Down-Under,

>

> Norbert Kammel

> IMCA # 3420

>

> Göran Axelsson wrote:

>> Hi list!

>>

>> I'm currently sitting 50 meters from the Indian Ocean and planning my 

>> vacation in Australia. In about a week I will have a lot of free time 

>> and I wanted to spend one week hunting for meteorites here in western 

>> Australia.

>> I know that I probably can't bring any stones back home but I still 

>> want to hunt.

>>

>> Is there any good places to hunt between Perth and Kalgoorlie or in 

>> that area?

>> Any other places in Western Australia that I should visit?

>>

>> Is there any description of the meteorite field in Camel Donga? That 

>> is an area I would like to spend a couple of days in.

>>

>> Any other tips for me?

>>

>> Apart from meteorite hunting, I'm invited to a wedding and I'm going 

>> to hunt for gold so I have my metal detector with me.

>>

>> /Göran

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