Opal mining

Tom's Working Opal Mine

Guided tours of a genuine working opal mine, with a free noodling pit, scones and barista coffee.

AddressLot 1993 Stuart Hwy, Coober Pedy SA 5723
Phone+61 461 540 154
Websitetomsopalmine.com
HoursGuided tours (Apr–mid Oct) 10am & 1:30pm · self-guided 8:30–9:30am, 12–1pm & after 4pm
PriceGuided $40 adult / $15 child / $100 family · self-guided $15 / $8 / $40

Kid-friendly
Underground
Toilets
Card accepted

Highlights

Guided tour of a real working opal mine — helmet & black light supplied
Free noodling pit after any tour — keep any opal you find
Complimentary scones with cream & jam + barista coffee on the guided tour
Hidden-opal hunt for the kids

See how opal is really mined on a guided tour of a working mine, then try your luck in the free noodling pit. Bookings essential for guided tours — book online and arrive 10 minutes early.

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Tom's Working Opal Mine

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