After ten years in the opal fields of Coober  Pedy, South Australia, Joe and Susan Clyde ventured
into a totally different kind of mine- the Outback Opal Mine.

Ideally situated 30 minutes north of Cairns in North Queensland, Australia, a visit to the Outback Opal Mine is a light-hearted educational experience .

An 8 minute documentary  (available in English,
German, and Japanese) provides an insight into
Australia's National Gemstone through aerial views of the opal fields and unique underground scenes of the miners prospecting.

After viewing the documentary, a tour through the
simulated opal  mine features an extensive range of
rough  opal embedded in the walls, offering visitors a greater  understanding  of the different types of opal. With their new found knowledge, customers can
confidently make suitable and satisfying selections.

Situated on two acres of landscaped grounds, the
Outback Opal Mine especially caters for large groups of up to 100 with the opal theatre comfortably seating up to fifty people.

The courtesy coach is available  for groups or
individuals of up to 14, free of charge.

Solid black, boulder and crystal opal is displayed in an
extensive range  of jewellery and loose stones, all at very competitive tax-free prices.
Coaches and all visitors are welcome.