Browse the items currently listed for the Laanecoorie Gold Bash auction. Select an image to take a closer look.
Items are shown in auction-number order. Further items and updated details may be added as the event approaches.
Donated by Minelab
The Minelab GPX 6000 is a premium, lightweight 2.1 kg pulse-induction gold detector that automatically tracks changing soil conditions. It uses GeoSense-PI™ technology to maximize depth and sensitivity, making it incredibly simple for both beginners and pros to find all sizes of gold right out of the box.
Donated by BK Gold Detecting
The Minelab Gold Monster 2000 is an ultra-lightweight, 1.25 kg multi-frequency gold detector built to find tiny, shallow flakes and nuggets. It uses automated ground tracking and a visual "Gold Chance" indicator to make small-gold hunting incredibly fast and simple for beginners.
Donated by BK Gold Detecting
A beautiful, unaltered 7.5-gram natural gold nugget freshly unearthed from the rich Australian goldfields. As shown in the high-resolution photo, this piece features a brilliant, deep-golden luster with a highly textured, character-filled surface and zero host rock or quartz inclusions. It boasts an estimated high natural purity of 92–95%. Perfect as a standout addition for a collector's showcase, a unique physical investment asset, or a premium centerpiece for custom jewelry crafting.
Donated by Portland Complete Angler
Features a reliable LG compressor with two fully independent zones that can each function as a fridge or freezer (-20°C to +20°C), running on 12V/24V DC and 240V AC power. Includes 3-stage battery protection, integrated Bluetooth app monitoring, internal LED lighting, and an integrated bottle opener, complete with a tailored black insulated transit cover.
Donated by AGRO Debbie Kay
Collectible LEGO-scale gold prospector minifigure set designed by the Brickman team. Features a historical Australian gold rush miner theme, complete with a detailed minifigure, custom baseplate, and gold panning tool accessories. Perfect for collectors of custom brick art and goldfields history.
Donated by Hilly’s Custom Picks
A premium, Australian-made heavy-duty prospecting digging tool carefully handcrafted by Hilly's Custom Picks. Engineered from tough, high-carbon boron steel disks and fitted with a high-quality Australian spotted gum hardwood handle. This highly sought-after, regional exclusive edition provides maximum leverage and superior digging power for breaking up hard ground and gravels across tough outback soil.
Donated by Donald Family Butcher
Handcrafted from premium virgin American White Oak and flamed to a medium toast, this authentic ageing cask accelerates spirit, port, or wine maturation to deliver smooth vanilla and caramel notes in just weeks. Features a pure, unlined wood interior—free of plastic bladders or foil wrappers—ensuring an authentic barrel-ageing process.
Donated by Paw Tribe
An authentic, solid Australian boulder opal pendant ethically sourced from the famous outback fields of Queensland. This unique freeform gemstone features a mesmerizing play-of-color, showcasing soft pastel pinks alongside shifting flashes of neon pink, violet, and electric green woven directly into its natural ironstone host matrix. Highly polished to a brilliant finish, it is a one-of-a-kind statement piece perfect for fine jewelry collectors or as a distinct physical asset.
Donated by Bendigo Gem Club Members
A curated surprise collection of mineral specimens, cut stones, lapidary materials, or hobbyist gear donated directly by the members of the Bendigo Gem Club. Because it is a genuine mystery assortment, it offers a fantastic, unvetted variety of items that could include anything from local Victorian goldfield quartz and fossils to polished cabochons and faceting rough. A perfect bargain lot for rockhounds, jewelry makers, and treasure hunters alike.
Donated by Hobos Gold
A compact, highly efficient gas-fired gold smelting furnace kit handmade in Victoria, Australia, designed to melt down fine gold concentrates, flour gold, and jewelry scraps without relying on grid power. Built with high-temperature resistant materials, it provides a comprehensive setup for clean, precise casting. Requires two standard MAPP gas or propane torch burners with yellow cylinders to achieve full operating temperature.
Donated by PMAV Melbourne
A custom-crafted timber display case produced by the Melbourne Metropolitan branch of the Prospectors and Miners Association of Victoria (PMAV). Hand-built from premium finished wood, it features built-in internal dividers ideal for neatly categorising, sorting, and showcasing gold nuggets, gemstone specimens, or historical prospecting artifacts.
Donated by Gold Rat Engineering
A portable, hand-powered mechanical rock crusher proudly 100% Australian-made from heavy-duty laser-cut steel. Released in a limited-edition exclusive colorway for the Laanecoorie Gold Bash event, this unit allows prospectors to easily sample hard rock ore outcrops, shatter quartz specimens, or process black sands completely off the grid without needing electrical power.
Donated by Gold Ballarat Prospecting Equipment
A compact, highly efficient 31.8cc petrol chainsaw supplied via Gold Ballarat / E.E. Day & Sons. Powered by a fuel-saving, economical 1.6 kW 2-MIX engine, it is optimized for landscaping, clearing outback tracks, and cutting camp firewood. Features an anti-vibration system to reduce operator fatigue, a single-lever master control, a tool-free fuel/oil cap, and a 40cm (16") guide bar.
Donated by Shirley
A beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind patchwork quilt meticulously handmade by local artisan Shirley. Featuring precision stitching, a thoughtfully selected color palette, and high-quality fabric layers, this durable textile piece provides excellent warmth and serves as a stunning decorative throw or bedding showcase.
Donated by Tyger Stainless Steel Picks
A premium, handmade heavy-duty digging tool built by Tyger Stainless Steel specifically for tackling hard, compacted ground and removing overburden. Forged from ultra-durable 5mm thick Hardox 450 abrasion-resistant steel, this edition features a distinct red finish, oversized folded edges for scooping large amounts of material, and a durable Australian hardwood handle.
Donated by Lucky Strike
A highly unique, limited-edition promotional piece generously donated by Lucky Strike Gold as a prominent event prize. This custom collectible features a miniature cast iron/metal classic "Swagman Miner" figure holding a gold pan, beautifully paired with an authentic, solid 5.2-gram natural gold nugget mounted directly to the display.
Donated by Aussie Prospecting and Mining
A beautiful, handcrafted sterling silver ring featuring a high-quality, vibrant natural Australian opal gemstone supplied by Aussie Prospecting & Mining. As shown in the photo, the stone features an intense play-of-color dominated by brilliant neon blues, purples, and green flashes. The oval opal is securely housed in a protective bezel setting, mounted on a polished sterling silver band decorated with distinctive textured hash-mark accents on the shoulders.
Donated by Natural Nugget Jewellery
A stylish, handcrafted 20 cm black braided leather bracelet featuring high-quality sterling silver findings and end caps. The focal point of this custom piece is an authentic, solid 1-gram natural gold nugget securely integrated via durable gold-toned link rings. It blends rugged outback heritage with sleek, modern design, making it an excellent statement piece for daily wear or a unique addition to any jewelry collection.
Donated by Matt’s Crevice Tools
A highly portable, premium outback gold sluicing unit handcrafted in Australia by Matt's Crevice Tools. Designed explicitly for ultra-lightweight portability, the hopper converts seamlessly into a rigid backpack structure. This limited-edition unit features a durable, weather-resistant powder-coated finish in an exclusive colorway released specifically for the Laanecoorie Gold Bash event.
Donated by Debbie Kay
A highly detailed, one-of-a-kind handcrafted diorama scene created and donated by artisan Debbie Kay for the Laanecoorie Gold Bash charity auction. Features a rustic old-timer figure panning for gold amidst a miniature landscape filled with mining tools, a tiny bucket, and gold nuggets. The display is illuminated by a clever remote-controlled overhead light representing the sun or moon, allowing the user to change both the color and brightness to alter the display's atmosphere.
Donated by (Anakie Hotel / Aussie Sapphires
A beautiful set of four premium, locally sourced loose gemstones unearthed from the renowned Central Queensland Sapphire Gemfields. As shown in the photos, these stones have been expertly faceted into classic oval cuts, displaying a rich, deep-green and teal color profile characteristic of high-quality Anakie specimens. Safely housed in a clear display jar with a white foam backing, these loose stones are perfectly prepared for custom fine jewelry settings or a gem collector's showcase.
Donated by Sue
A beautiful, large-format original landscape painting depicting the historic goldfields bushland of Tarnagulla, Victoria. Artist-signed with the initials "SDW" in the lower right corner, this atmospheric piece captures a classic Australian gum tree forest scene featuring natural diggings, clay-lined tracks, and muted outback earth tones. Perfect as a standout statement artwork for collectors of regional Victorian art or historical goldfield memorabilia.
Donated by Debbie Kay
A stunning, large-format custom timber wall panel measuring 70cm x 30cm, handcrafted by artisan Debbie Kay. As shown in the photo, the piece features a beautifully detailed, historic Australian gold rush scene etched into a natural wood panel with distinctively scorched, wavy-cut live edges. The intricate panoramic design depicts 19th-century miners gold panning in a creek, operating a wooden puddling machine, pushing wheelbarrows, and managing a pack horse alongside a canvas tent encampment set against a mountain backdrop.
Donated by Trev's Sluices
stunning, natural brown Boulder Opal pendant featuring intricate golden-brown patterns running through rich earthy tones. Its unique, elongated freeform shape showcases the natural beauty of the stone, complemented by a silver-coloured bail and black necklace cord.
A distinctive, one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery, perfect for opal lovers, collectors or anyone who appreciates Australia's natural treasures.
Donated by Gold Rat Engineering
Mystery Mini Bunnings Gold Buckets – Three mini Bunnings buckets, each containing either 1g, 1.1g or 1.5g of gold. One lucky bucket also contains a bonus 2.2g of gold! A fun mystery auction item with a golden surprise!
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