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Opal polishing workshops in beautiful Mudgee wine country

Location New South Wales, Australia
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Overview

This gives people the unique experience of polishing genuine Australian opal. There is nowhere else where you can polish opals and it is very likely that the opal you leave with will be worth more than the money you spent on this workshop. In fact, potentially you could polish an opal that is worth hundreds of dollars as it is impossible to see what an opal will look like before it's been polished, so it is truly the luck of the draw. But we give you the information to help you make an informed choice of the parcel of opals you choose. Opal is becoming increasingly valuable with all opal rough being snapped up and it's not going to get better in future as some opal fields are being closed down. This truly is the opportunity of a lifetime.

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.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
  • magnifying head gear, gloves, sleeve protectors, apron, hair bands
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
We are 40 minutes out of Mudgee, the last two or three kilometres are on a well-kept dirt road. Our driveway is approximately one kilometre and a little bumpy, suitable for most cars as long as they’re not too close to the ground
Return details
We are 40 minutes out of Mudgee, the last two or three kilometres are on a well-kept dirt road. Our driveway is approximately one kilometre and a little bumpy, suitable for most cars as long as they’re not too close to the ground

The workshop starts with a short talk about opals - where they're found, how they're created, how to see if a stone holds any precious opal - which will help when it comes time for you to choose your own parcel of opals. We have examples to look at and handle so that you are knowledgeable about which parcel of opals are valuable and have potential. Then you get to choose a parcel of three opals per person, ranging in size from 6 - 12ct. We then learn how to polish them to a high shine and release the gorgeous fire within the stones, which takes approximately two hours for all three stones. Once the stones are finished, the opals are placed in a small display case for you to take home or, alternatively, they can be set in a piece of jewellery either on site or by your own jeweller back home.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Opal polishing workshops in beautiful Mudgee wine country

    Location New South Wales, 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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    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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