Tom's Working Opal Mine

Tom's Working Opal Mine is a well established modern day mine situated in the Precious Stone Field of Coober Pedy, South Australia, directly on the Stuart Highway, just 400m north of town.

We are open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM and welcome visitors of any age willing to experience the way Opal Mining is conducted today.

Our experienced Miners/Guides will provide all explanations. You can try your hands on the various mining features if you wish (not compulsory) and experience a ride in a "Bosun's Chair", divine for "Slips & Slides", shovel sandstone into the "Blower Pipe", jackpick on a "Level", learn about "Explosives", see and learn about the "Tunneling Machine".

The mine is safe, spacious, well-lit and easy to walk through, no crouching through narrow tunnels! (wheelchair friendly).

Fully guided, interactive tours depart at various times during each day - 10 AM - 2 PM - 4 PM.

Not much time? Available All Day - from 8 AM to 5 PM - Take a mini guided tour for $20 or walk-through by yourself for $12. Conditions apply for guided tours.

FREE Coffee & Tea, FREE WIFI, Free Noodling!

Large car/trailer parking, picnic area, public toilets.

Opal and Opal Jewellery for sale.
Our opal inventory is from our mine, and local mines.

Inquiries: (08) 8672 3966 or (04) 9701 0449

EFPOS Available.

http://www.tomsworkingopalmine.com

tomsworkingopalmine@gmail.com