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From the NSW Central Coast, we deliver professional water bore drilling and mineral exploration services across rural and regional eastern Australia — including country Sydney (Windsor, Richmond), the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands (Bowral and surrounds), the South Coast (Nowra and Shoalhaven) and Southern Queensland.

Two generations of bore and mineral drilling across NSW & South QLD.

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Licensed & Insured

Fully certified for water bore and exploration drilling. 

Regional Specialists

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Based on the Central Coast — serving remote and regional areas. 

Start-to-Finish Support

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From licensing and site selection to final bore commissioning. 

How We Help?

Whether you’re drilling for water or minerals, our experience ensures every project starts on solid ground.

A group of trucks are parked in a field next to a bore drilling rig.

I need a new water bore for my property

Reliable drilling for rural, residential, and agricultural needs

Stock & domestic water bores
Irrigation and town water supply
Deep artesian bores into the Great Artesian Basin
A truck is parked in the middle of a grassy field with a bore drill

I need to inspect or fix an existing bore

Get expert diagnostics and full-service restoration

Down-hole camera inspections
Irrigation and town water supply
Refurbishment of old or damaged bores
Mineral exploration equipment in the middle of a field.

I’m planning mineral exploration or a mine service project

Proven techniques and equipment for reliable geological results

Coal and hard rock mineral drilling
Diamond coring, chip & bulk sampling
Reverse circulation and dewatering bores

Our Work in the Field

From paddocks to the outback, here’s where we’ve delivered licensed drilling solutions across NSW and Southern QLD.

Water Bore Headworks, valve and pipe assembly at Artesian Outlet

Water Bore Headworks

Valve and Pipe Assembly at Artesian Outlet

Rural water bore drilling in regional NSWs

Rural Water Bore Drilling

Water Bore Installation, Onsite Casing Welding

Water Bore Installation

Onsite Casing Welding

Artesian Drilling

Mineral Exploration Drilling

Artesian Bore Installation

Remote Setup

Irrigation Bore Drilling

Tank and Mud System in Bushland Setup

Remote Water Bore Drilling

Irrigation Bore Drilling

Compressor Rig and Generator Units in Rural Pasture

Artesian Bore Flow Test

High-Pressure Water Discharge from Bore

Mineral Exploration Drilling

Mineral Exploration Drilling with Core Rig

Water Bore Drilling

Drillwell 1000 Rig Setup

Water Bore Headworks

Valve and Pipe Assembly at Artesian Outlet

Rural Water Bore Drilling

Servicing the East Coast with Trusted Water Bore Drilling

Slade Drilling has provided licensed water bore drilling services across the East Coast of Australia for over 50 years. Based on the Central Coast of NSW, we work with clients throughout regional and remote areas of New South Wales and Queensland.


We specialise in groundwater access for private landowners, agricultural producers, councils, and civil contractors. We have the equipment, licensing, and local knowledge to get the job done right.

Our Service Areas Include:

Central Coast & Hunter Valley

Southern Highlands & Illawarra

Blue Mountains & Hawkesbury

Darling Downs, Toowoomba & Southern QLD

Northern Rivers & Mid North Coast

New England, Tamworth & Gunnedah

Dubbo & the Central West

Outback NSW & remote Queensland communities

Wherever you are on the East Coast, we bring experience, precision, and reliability to your drilling project.

Why Choose Slade Drilling?

Based on the Central Coast, serving NSW & QLD

Over five decades of industry expertise

Assistance with bore licensing and siting

Assistance with bore licensing and siting

Committed to safety, training, and environmental care

Ready to get started?

Whether you’re planning a new bore, need repairs, or exploring mineral potential, we’re here to help.