From $10 per person
The Old Timers Mine is an Accredited Tourism Business and Coober Pedy's Premier tourist attraction.
2008 Hertiage and Cultural award winner, Silver Medal tourist attraction, South Australian Tourism awards, SA Great winner
Only place in the world where you see three large good quality rough opal seams and opalised sea shells in the roof. The Mine was first mined in 1916 with a pick and shovel and scooped into a cowhide bucket. A visit to the mine is your opportunity to learn, and to see, how the miners of yesteryear worked and lived in candlelight conditions to find a trace of opal
See SA Museum authenticate Fossils, Unique rare opal pieces for sale. Walk through a 1918 underground home and see our more modern dugout home. This is your chance to purchase your own piece of opal jewellery, souvenirs from our underground opal shop. Demonstrations of opal Mining Tunnelling Machine and Blower.
Facilities
Coach Parking, Car park
The Tour is self guided with written guides in a number of different Languages. (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Dutch)
Events Education Program, Exhibition Talks
Site Description Art Gallery, Heritage Site, Heritage Trail, Historic House, Historic Village, Historical Site, Interpretive Centre, Museum, Photographic Gallery, Historical Building
Site Facilities Airconditioned, Carpark, Facilities for Disabled, Fire Protection Equipment, Information Centre, Off-street Parking, Picnic Area, Public Toilets, Caravan Parking, Coach Parking, Gallery, Lockers, Rest Rooms, Souvenir Shop
Suitable for Events & Functions, Individuals, School Groups
Disabled Facilities Access, Dedicated Parking, Toilets, Assistance
Tour Types Tours by Arrangement, Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours
Education Program "Hands on Experiences", Education Worksheets, Special Interest Programs
Accreditation National Tourism Accreditation Program
Displays Aboriginal Art, Antique, Books, Bottle, Craft, Dinosaurs, Furniture, Gemstone, Interactive Displays, Jewellery, Local History, Machinery, Mining & Industry, Photography, Sculpture, Shell, Vintage Cars, Military, Paintings
Operating Times 9 am to 6 pm, Closed Boxing Day, Closed Christmas Day, Open Public Holidays, Open Weekends, Closed New Years Day, Open School Holidays
Admission Entry Fee
General Child Friendly, Disabled Facilities, Groups, Non-smoking, Pet Friendly
Nearby Restaurants/Cafes, Shops
Payment Method Bank Cheque, Cash, Cash Payments Accepted, EFTPOS, MasterCard, Travellers Cheques, Visa, Visa, Mastercard
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