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Andamooka opal fields
Andamooka, South Australia
A dugout opal mining town near Roxby Downs, with a fossicking area.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Andamooka has opal mines, a small museum and dugout homes. A visit shows how opal mining works away from Coober Pedy. Camping is available in town.
Good to know
- Check fossicking rules locally
- Sealed road in from Roxby Downs
- Best time
- Winter
- Getting there
- Sealed road from Roxby Downs
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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