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"I took my grandchildren to all the attractions .. all of them. Last night I asked them which they liked best. They said the Scratch Patch, no question. That's why we're back!" Local grandmother
"We came here with the children two years ago. I want to tell you there hasn't been a week since, when one of them hasn't asked when we were going back. We've come straight from the ferry!
"I can vouch for what an awesome time (we had) there. I had the honour of being a field trip driver, and found your specialist very interesting, the Scratch Patch a lot of fun for the kids, and your seclection of precious stones, and the jewellery made from it,
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Entrance is free, but if you'd like to collect any of the amazing variety of minerals, you must buy a collector's bag for $6.00, $8.00 or $10.00. Whatever you fit in the bag, you get to keep! So many to see and learn about. It's a lot of fun, and appeals to the whole family, from 6-year olds to grandparents. (A lot of grannies come back later without the grandchildren, and buy a bag for themselves!) You can take as little as 20 minutes to fill a bag, or you can take the whole day. We don't mind. Come and go as often as you like, and you'll be amazed what turns up in those gemstone mounds --- visitors have found fire agates, malachite, tourmaline, aquamarine and something we think was a star sapphire!
Panning for gold There are lots of pans, and handy instructions on how to do it 'right'. Plus, Doc Rock or one of the other sourdoughs is often out there, showing folks how to find that glitter at the bottom of the pan.
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