Fossil Hunting Permit (per vehicle)

Unlock your inner-palaeontologist and explore Australia’s ancient marine past at Richmond’s Fossil Hunting Sites. The ancient treasures of the Fossil Hunting Sites were deposited around 100 million years ago when Richmond was covered by a shallow inland sea.

By turning a few stones over you may uncover a fossilised fish, squid, shark tooth, bivalve or giant marine reptile.

Who knows, your discoveries may change how palaeontologist interpret Australia’s ancient past. 

The Fossil Hunting Sites are located 12 kilometres North of Richmond, Outback Queensland and are accessible to all vehicles via fully sealed roads.

The easiest route from Kronosaurus Korner to the Fossil Hunting Sites, follow Goldring Street (the main street of Richmond) to the North. Outside of the township, the route continues as Goldring Street, becomes the Richmond Woolgar Road. The signed entrances of both sites are present on the Richmond Woolgar Road.

Site 1 is positioned on the right side of the Richmond Woolgar Road. It contains a large area that is easily accessible for vehicles. A toilet, shelter and picnic table are located on a ridge between two large pits. Quarrying activity regularly uncovers new fossils.

Site 2 is positioned on the left side of Richmond Woolgar Road. In contrast to Site 1, it lacks multiple tracks for vehicles but offers more shade from small trees. While quarrying activity is infrequent at Site 2, fossils can still be discovered between layers of shale.

PLEASE NOTE: A fossil hunting permit is required to access these sites.