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