I’m Darren and I have been prospecting for the past 40 years. I started prospecting for coins and relics when I was a teenager and came across my first gold nugget quite by accident. From then on I was hooked! I have found a lot of gold over the years including 6 oz, 8oz, 10oz, 16 oz and 24oz gold nuggets. There’s nothing more I like than getting out into the  great Aussie bush, feeling the freedom and hunting down that elusive gold nugget. When I’m not detecting I enjoy attending swap meets and auctions searching for mining memorabilia for the shop. 

From my earliest days, I was knee-deep in gold prospecting, learning alongside Dad in the outback. Picture a little munchkin, barely walking, carrying his pick and soaking in every adventure. My gold finds are "blink and you'll miss it," but my passion for the hunt is unwavering.
After studying Design and Technology and working at Cotton On Group, I've returned to my passion at Lucky Strike Gold / Gold & Relics. As a Business Development Strategist, I seamlessly blend my creative background with prospecting, introducing innovative ideas, maintaining smooth operations, and faithfully supporting my dedicated parents.
Their commitment to the business and prospecting community is truly inspiring. Working alongside them to shape Lucky Strike Gold's future is a privilege!

My name is Paul and I work at Lucky Strike Gold as a Customer Experience Consultant, part time. You might be telling yourself, I know Paul at Lucky Strike but you may be confusing me with Paul D I’m Paul Z – two Paul’s are better than one. I am a semi-retired Victoria Police Officer who has had a passion for Gold and Relics for as long as I can remember. Being semi-retired allows me the time to sharpen my prospecting skills as often as I can. This includes detecting for gold in the bush, detecting the beach for relics and panning and sluicing (when the creeks are running) so when you’re next in the store say hi, I’m the Paul on the left. I look forward to helping you with all your detecting needs.