2nd Day of Rockhounding in 2020
I have been told that the Kauaeranga River at Thames is the place to go looking for rocks. An extra 30km out of my way from where we were staying after exploring the tailings of the old gold mine the day before, with a bit of gravel road driving we continue to explore paradise that New Zealand is.
Boy oh boy did it live up to its reputation and more.
I got so excited at the potential find that in the bright sun I couldn't see the screen of the phone and assumed that I was recording the epic find, but instead of turning the phone on I was turning it off. Got heaps of footage from the inside of my back pocket lol. I won't bore you with that but there is hope as I somehow managed to get a few glimpses of the find in between filming nothing much important.
Hope that you enjoy this excursion as much as we did.
#THEFINDERS #rockhounding
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Next time im in thames im going to have a look
I LOVE jasper!😍 Big and small. With the looks of how big the rocks were there you were only bound to find a big beauty haha! It is absolutely spectacular. And what a beautiful spot you found there. Thanks for sharing😎🐾
What a beautiful place to go rock hunting ! I really like the Jasper it is just amazing looking ! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow that Jasper is beautiful. Such big pieces.
Agreed, I love this place. You should show us what some of that jasper looks like polished up.
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
3 жыл бұрын
There is a vid showing what it looks like in mid cycle tumble. Has to be one of my favourite types of Jasper kzread.info/dash/bejne/ma12vMewZaeoZtI.html
Nice video!! Beautiful Jasper!!
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
3 жыл бұрын
It was pretty exciting to find that especially since it was so big. Appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.
Lovely find also love jasper
That's a beautiful poppy jasper you found. Reminds me of the jasper we have here in Oregon. Thanks for sharing. We subscribed as well.
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
4 жыл бұрын
From what I've seen your poppy Jasper looks like little poppies. I've started tumbling this and it is looking amazing.
Wicked I want to get into mineral gathering have always found it interesting but lockdown has made this difficult lol.
Yay a fellow kiwi, good to see what. You find, we are lucky. Thanks for sharing, my channel as some from the same area
@trippingonrocks1165
4 жыл бұрын
Are you still in the area? I can show you where the Chalcedony is hiding 😊👍🏼 #thefinders
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
4 жыл бұрын
@@trippingonrocks1165 we are back home in Kawerau. Trying to plan another trip away when business allows
Great beard bro
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
3 жыл бұрын
I've had since I put in a request to grow at 16yrs old as a young sailor in the RNZNavy
the green rock you showed.... could it be slate?
I recently found a large Green and red jasper in the Tairua River any recommendations on how to polish it? Or will it be better to cut it in half to expose the nice colours.Its about the size of a rugby ball lol
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
2 ай бұрын
If you don't have tools like a variable speed polisher and diamond pads then it's the long slow process of hand sanding with wet and dry sandpaper. Cutting something that size can be a mission if one doesn't have the gear to do the job.
@patchnl2699
2 ай бұрын
@@NewZealandRocksDownunder thanks mate
how well is the jasper tumbling?
@NewZealandRocksDownunder
4 жыл бұрын
I've got a load going at the moment on the 1st tumble grit. I've been a bit busy with work but need to get onto the next grit lol