Compare the top 3 metal detectors in Australia 2026

The SUNPOW Metal Detector is our best overall pick: a digital screen, 4 modes and an IP68 waterproof coil, backed by a review base of more than 5,200 ratings. If you want the simplest analog start, the Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV is the choice. Sold through the Amazon US Global Store at the 14 October 2026 check, so delivery takes longer. It carries by far the biggest review base and keeps things simple: an analog detector with 3 modes and an 8 inch waterproof coil that finds coins and relics in the backyard, the park or on the beach. Be realistic, though: this is a modestly rated category overall and the beginner units are basic, so do not expect deep finds or fine discrimination. Choose the National Geographic kit if you are buying for kids or the whole family: it is a light, simple option with a trowel and a learning guide, sold through the Amazon US Global Store at the 14 October 2026 check, so delivery takes longer. Choose the DR.OTEK for its 9.8 inch coil and 5 modes if you want more reach than a starter unit, noting its rating sits a touch lower at 4.2 and it was sold through the Amazon Germany Global Store at the 14 October 2026 check, so delivery takes longer. The full kit pick is the RipTic: a full kit with a 10 inch IP68 coil, 5 modes, an included pinpointer, headphones and a digger.