- Old Timers Mine, Coober Pedy


Souvenirs :: Opals :: Mining and Industry :: Special Interest :: History/Heritage ::

Old Timers Mine, Coober Pedy

Crowders Gully Road
Coober Pedy SA 5723

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Phone: 08 8672 5555

Hours: All year 9am to 6pm
Old Timers Mine, Coober Pedy

  


Coober Pedy’s Premier tourist attraction

The Old Timers Mine, a Coober Pedy attraction, incorporates …
  • two underground hand dug homes 1918 to 1990
  • a 1916 hand dug opal mine
  • two sandstone sculptures
  • many mining and opal displays.

Attractions

The Old Timers Mine …
  • is the only place in the world where you see three large, good quality, rough opal seams and opalised sea shells in the roof
  • has SA Museum authenticated fossils
  • displays unique, rare opal pieces for sale
  • has an underground opal showroom, with opal jewellery and souvenirs available for purchase
  • has demonstrations of Opal Mining Tunneling Machinery, Blower and Opal cutting
  • has a self guided tour with written guides in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, and Hebrew (Staff assistance is available through establishment)
  • is an Accredited Tourism Business and an ATEC member
  • 2007 South Australian Tourism Silver and Bronze Medal recipient

Facilities

  • Coach parking, Car parking
  • Access with assistance for the Disabled and Disabled parking spaces
  • Interactive Centre
  • Japanese experienced interpreter available at $20 per hour
  • Lockers
  • Picnic Area and Sheltered Area
  • Pet Friendly Corner

  
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