Having read a post on geology.com regarding starting a meteorite collect, I've deiced that hunting meteorites might make and enjoyable date activity. Not only can this be done anywhere (some places are better than others), there are also many different types to collect!
A couple of the researchers at Monash University go out to the Nullibore to hunt meteorites. This location has some distinct advantages. Due to the limited erosion and weathering, meteorites are preserved in-situ for a long long time. This increases the chances of finding them. Other locations that would be productive are known strewnfields. Areas where meteorite fragments have already been found where more might be discovered. Recently, 10th July 2014, a meteorite was seen from Melbourne and Sydney (as reported in The Age newspaper). It was recorded by a number of people. A meteorite this recent would be amazing to find.
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