Opal field (year discovered) | Permit required | Area | Location | Information for tourists |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andamooka (1930) | Proclaimed precious stones fields | 263 km2 | Surrounds the town of Andamooka, approximately 35 km east of Roxby Downs and approximately 250 km north of Port Augusta via Woomera | Accomodation available in Andamooka and Roxby Downs |
Coober Pedy (1915) | Proclaimed precious stones fields | 4,954 km2 | On the Stuart Highway 550 km north of Port Augusta | Coober Pedy is a modern town with all amenities and tourist facilities |
Mintabie (1929) | Mintabie endorsed proclaimed precious stones fields | 213 km2 | On the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankuntjatjara (APY) Lands 32 km west of Marla | Access to Mintabie is restricted What you need to know about mining in Mintabie |
Stuart Creek (1947) | Proclaimed precious stones fields | 13 km2 | Approximately 58 km north of Andamooka | Only recommended for experienced opal miners and bush travellers. It is located on native title land of the Arabana People and is subject to the native title requirements in Part 7 of the Opal Mining Act 1995. |
Lambina and Welbourn Hill pastoral stations | No opal mining is permitted without a valid Native Title Mining Agreement | - | Six negotiated diggings over the two pastoral stations | It is not recommended that tourists travel to Lambina and Welbourn Hill |
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