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Coober Pedy Opal Hunting Tour

Location South Australia, Australia
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Overview

Join your host Leon for an intimate walk, talk, and dig for opal in Coober Pedy’s safe public noodling area on Jeweller’s Shop Rd—once a working opal field! This private guided tour is perfect for individuals, couples, families, or small groups. You'll learn local history and fun facts about the area while exploring 50-year-old mullock heaps where guests have recently found opal worth up to ~$2,000. Each guest receives a full opal hunting kit (included from our Gear Hire activity) and a hands-on lesson in how to use it. The tour starts near the picnic tables and parking area, then heads into the field where Leon shares his tips and stories. After the dig, you’ll return to clean and inspect your finds, receive glass vials for your best chips, and a small kit to further clean rough pieces. You’ll also get advice on where in town to have your opals appraised or professionally cut—perfect if you want to turn your discoveries into jewellery!
Coober Pedy Opal Hunting Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Opal Hunting Gear Hire

Meeting point
We'll meet at the parking area on Jeweller's Shop Rd, near the sheltered picnic tables.
Return details
We'll meet at the parking area on Jeweller's Shop Rd, near the sheltered picnic tables.

  • Coober Pedy
    Meeting at the parking area on Jeweller's Shop Rd. Briefing about the area - the history and the opal to be found. Gear assignment and hands-on with blacklights. Walking tour around the noodling area, looking for opal as we go. Cleaning and inspecting our found opals back at the parking area. Wrap-up and tips for opal care, cutting and jewellery setting.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Coober Pedy Opal Hunting Tour

    Location South Australia, Australia
    Experience unavailable
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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