The Gem Den - Mt Surprise Gems

Easily found on the Savannah Way in Mt Surprise, The Gem Den is a true outback gem experience. Join a gemstone fossicking tour, watch the facetor cut stunning gems, or relax in the onsite cafe.

If you don't fancy joining a tour, you can buy or hire equipment and a fossicking licence and go it alone with a mud-map. There are 7 Fossicking areas within 250K of The Gem Den.

Mt Surprise is located in a great part of Northern Australia, with the Gulf Country to the north and north-west, Undara Lava Tubes to the east, and Cairns and Port Douglas a few hours north-east.