Outback Opal Tours

Name: Outback Opal Tours
Address: 48b Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834, AU
Rating: 4.9

4.9

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Tour

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The Outback Opal Tours team out on the Opal Fields

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Fossicking, noodling, specking...means looking for opals

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Grawin, Glengarry and Sheepyards Opal Fields

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Outback Opal Tours takes you on a real outback mining adventure, showing you the very best of Lightning Ridge. They offer a range of daily tours led by enthusiastic guides with deep roots in the opal industry, all with hands-on mining experience and a passion for sharing local stories.

The Full-Day Tour to Glengarry, Grawin, and Sheepyard Opal Fields includes stops at iconic bush pubs and offers a glimpse into opal mining life and how locals live. It is perfect for those wanting a unique experience, who enjoy fossicking, and who want to learn about the area's farming and wildlife.

The Town Tour includes a guided underground tour at the Walk-In Mine, morning tea, old miners' camps like Gemseekers Paradise, an opal cutting demonstration, and highlights of the Ridge and surrounding opal fields.

Their fully air-conditioned buses are ideal for giving your car a break on the unsealed roads. Sit back, relax, and enjoy fascinating stories and local history about opal mining and Lightning Ridge's world-famous Black Opal.

Large group tours, coach tours, and tag-along options can also be arranged.

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Available Tours

Daily Town Tour

Experience the best of Lightning Ridge with Outback Opal Tours' daily Town Tours. The friendly local guides, take you on an immersive journey. Explore the surrounding opal fields, delve into miners' lives, and enjoy a guided tour of the Walk-In Mine. Discover the story behind Amigo's famous Castle, and witness an opal-cutting demonstration. Join us for a relaxing exploration of the Ridge and its opal-rich surroundings.

From $60 to $70 per person

Outback Opal Tours lunch at Full Day Tour

Full Day Tour to the Opal Fields and three bush pubs

Embark on a captivating journey to the opal fields, located about 70 kilometers from Lightning Ridge, with our unique tour. You'll visit three iconic bush pubs: the Club in the Scrub, Glengarry Hilton, and Sheepyard Inn, each offering a taste of local charm. The tour also includes a stop at the Sheepyard community war memorial and museum at Lake Beard. Experience the thrill of fossicking (locally known as 'specking') for opals, and perhaps find your own precious souvenir. Our knowledgeable guide will reveal insights into the efforts of miners in uncovering these gemstones. This tour is like a journey back in time, unveiling a world unlike any other. Enjoy a Devonshire morning tea and lunch during the tour (note that drinks at pubs are not included). This experience is essential for anyone seeking an authentic opal mining adventure and comes highly recommended by fellow travelers. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of the real outback opal mining lifestyle.

From $130 to $140 per person