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Quilpie opal country

Quilpie, Queensland

Opal-mining town in the south-west, with an opal-lined church and fossicking nearby.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

Quilpie has opal in its church and the town sits near opal fields. A relaxed stop on the Adventure Way. Fossicking areas are nearby.

Good to know

  • Ask locally about fossicking areas
Best time
Winter
Getting there
Sealed and gravel roads
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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