Australian Opal Mining Displays, Tourist and Visitor Centres, Opal Suppliers and Retail Outlets
Jump to Listings
Listed Below are the best Opal Mining Displays, Tourist and Visitor Centres, Opal Suppliers and Retail Outlets. Although there are many of opal mining towns in Australia there are 4 famous ones - Coober Pedy, White Cliffs, Andamooka and Lightning Ridge. White Cliffs offers visitors an insight into the rough early pioneering days of opal mining. You can tour through opal showrooms, dugout homes and the historic opal fields which resemble a lunar landscape the old mine shafts and workings. You can the art gallery, drink at the local pub and enjoy the unique environment of White Cliffs. The most famous and productive area is Coober Pedy where opal was first found in on the 1st of February 1915. Coober Pedy has supplied most of the world's best gem quality opal. Coober
Pedy is now one of the most unique places in Australia and perhaps the world with its unique style of underground living. Tourists can explore the underground houses museums, opal shops and opal mines.
Listed below are the best Australian Opal Mining Displays, Tourist and Visitor Centres, Opal Suppliers and Retail Outlets listed by location and type. Scroll through the list and click the operator`s link to get more information.
QLD>Sunshine Coast>Palmview
Opals Down Under
Opals Down Under is one of the Sunshine Coast`s premier tourist attractions. See one of the finest selections of opals anywhere in Australia, and enjoy the fun and educational activities for all the family to enjoy. Watch a fascinating opal cutting demonstration, hunt for gemstones in our `Scratch Patch` fossicking area, or simply take the time to learn about the world`s most fascinating and beautiful gemstone, opal. Tel: +61 (0) 7 5494 5400
NSW>Sydney>Lightning Ridge
Black Opal Tours
Join our small, friendly touring company in search of the world-famous, elusive Black Opal, and discover the colourful nature of `The Ridge` on this gem of a tour! With Black Opal Tours your visit will not only be informative, but also a lot of fun. Our friendly, knowledgeable tour guides, together with the vibrant flavour of the opal fields and their inhabitants, guarantee an unforgettable experience at Lightning Ridge. Tel: +61 (0) 2 6829 0368
NSW>Blue Mountains>Katoomba
Wollemi Gems
Wollemi Gems is an interesting gallery style retail shop with a wide range of gems, opals, opal jewellery and handcrafted gifts. Their opals are obtained directly from the outback mines, then cut and sold at the Wollemi Gems shop making prices are very competitive. The wide range of opal jewellery is set in solid 14ct and 18ct gold and sterling silver. Wollemi Gems also have a great assortment of spectacular and rare Australian stones.