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HeritageThe Opal Rush: How Coober Pedy Began
A boy's 1915 find did not create one rush but three. Follow Coober Pedy from camel-carted water and Tottie Bryant to migrant miners and the blower.
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Day tripsThe Eight Mile Opal Field
The rich historic opal field north of town where the world's most valuable opal was found - quirky sculptures, old diggings and a scattering of people still living out there.
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Opal miningUnearthing Opal Experience
Hands-on opal mining adventures with Dan Measey from TV's Outback Opal Hunters - day and night sessions.
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