Victorian Exploration Drilling Specialists

Built for the Bush: Reliable Exploration Without the Hassle

Diamond drilling rig setup for gold exploration project in the Bendigo Goldfields region
The Prestige Difference – Our Story

Agile, Accessible, and Self-Sufficient

Prestige Drilling Services was founded to solve a specific problem in the Victorian exploration sector: the lack of reliable, agile drilling contractors who can access “hard basket” sites without massive overheads.

Based in the Bendigo Goldfields and servicing all of Victoria and beyond
we specialise in track-mounted surface exploration. We operate where the big truck rigs can’t go—navigating tight forestry tracks, steep gullies, and environmentally sensitive bushland.

Unlike competitors who expect the Geologist to manage site logistics, we are fully self-sufficient. We bring our own pumps, manage our own water cartage, and handle the setup
We free you up to analyze the core, while we manage the drill pad.

Meet the Director – Brenton Smart

Driller & Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic
At the helm of Prestige Drilling is Brenton Smart, a director who brings more than just drilling experience to the site—he brings mechanical certainty.
With over 17 years as a qualified heavy diesel mechanic and 13+ years specifically working on mining equipment, Brenton understands that in remote exploration, equipment reliability is everything.

Brenton Smart - Prestige Drilling Services
Brenton Smart​

Director​

Need a tight access solution – Contact Brenton

0438 176 666
prestigedrillingservices@gmail.com
Our History

Victoria’s Tight Access Drilling Solution for Exploration

High-recovery diamond drill core samples from a mineral exploration site near Bendigo.
High-recovery diamond drill core samples from a mineral exploration site near Bendigo
2022 – 2026

Victorian Exploration Portfolio

Explore our recent campaigns across the Victorian Goldfields. From the deep leads of Fosterville to the steep forestry tracks of the Alpine region, see how our agile fleet delivers precision diamond core in the state’s most challenging terrain.​

Why Choose Us

Reasons For Choosing Us

Tight Access Rigs

Agile track-mounted Cortech rigs access remote forestry tracks and steep gullies with minimal clearance.

Logistics Handled

We provide water pumps and tanks, managing full site setup without client hassle.

Mechanic On-Site

Proactive on-pad maintenance ensures continuous rig uptime, meaning you never wait for external mechanics.

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