G'day! Welcome to the West Coast Metal Detector Club.
The WCMDC is based in Perth, Western Australia. We are a family-friendly club open to anyone with an interest in metal detecting, treasure hunting or prospecting. We hold monthly meetings in Rivervale, WA, and run regular events including treasure hunts, detector clinics and prospecting trips into the gold fields. For more information about joining, please see the Club Info page. |
Upcoming Events;
February 16th - Tuesday Club Meeting - 8pm start Lapidary Club
March 16th - Tuesday Club Meeting - 8pm start Lapidary Club
March 17th - LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR EASTER PROSPECTING CAMP
April 2nd to 11th - Easter Prospecting Camp - Location to be confirmed
May 18th - Tuesday Club meeting -8pm start Lapidary Club
March 16th - Tuesday Club Meeting - 8pm start Lapidary Club
March 17th - LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR EASTER PROSPECTING CAMP
April 2nd to 11th - Easter Prospecting Camp - Location to be confirmed
May 18th - Tuesday Club meeting -8pm start Lapidary Club
Information about Easter Prospecting Camp -
It is compulsory for all attendees of the camp to be fully paid up club members for insurance purposes and to complete an expenditure form when leaving the site.
The last day to sign up and confirm paperwork will the the 17th of MARCH which is the day after the final meeting before leaving. The start date of the camp is Friday the 2nd of April, we are still confirming the date we are able to stay onsite until.
All attendees must have a Miners Right, CB Radio as well as a Personal Locator Beacon between couples. There will be a briefing on the first evening or the next morning to go over the paperwork, maps and answer any questions.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Easter Camp, and wish you luck on your hunt for gold!
It is compulsory for all attendees of the camp to be fully paid up club members for insurance purposes and to complete an expenditure form when leaving the site.
The last day to sign up and confirm paperwork will the the 17th of MARCH which is the day after the final meeting before leaving. The start date of the camp is Friday the 2nd of April, we are still confirming the date we are able to stay onsite until.
All attendees must have a Miners Right, CB Radio as well as a Personal Locator Beacon between couples. There will be a briefing on the first evening or the next morning to go over the paperwork, maps and answer any questions.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Easter Camp, and wish you luck on your hunt for gold!
Trevor Gains interviewed by Curtin FM
Last week Trevor Gaines was interviewed by Curtin FM , he spoke about metal detecting around Perth, the Goldfields and our local detecting club. To listen to the ten minute interview please click on the file below.

gaines1311_interview.mp3 | |
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File Type: | mp3 |