We did the 10am tour with Jo in mid April 2012. While we didn't quite catch opal fever it was a lot of fun. Our son rode the bosuns chair, we were regaled with opal mining stories, the divining rods were amusing and really worked. Jo was a fantastic guide and her enthusiasm was catching!
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Tom's Working Opal Mine, Coober Pedy
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Tom's Working Opal Mine
1993 Stuart Highway, Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Coober Pedy
14 Reviews
Type: Mines
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We are a well-established modern day Working Opal Mine situated just 500m north of town along the Stuart Highway.OPEN 7 Days and All Public Holidays!!......
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We are a well-established modern day Working Opal Mine situated just 500m north of town along the Stuart Highway.OPEN 7 Days and All Public Holidays!! Tickets for your Tour are available DIRECTLY at TOM'S MINE in our large Reception Area.No need to pre-book, just come on down to the office a few minutes before the start of the tour.(Please note that we are not connected to or part of any town tours offered from other organisers in Coober Pedy). We offer two different ways to tour our mine, which is spacious and well-lit, no crouching through narrow tunnels at all! 1) The Guided Tour is interactive (if you want it to be) and visitors can try their hands on a variety of Mining Features. Our experienced Miners/Guides will provide all explanations & demonstrations of these features in a safe underground environment. Lots of fun guaranteed! 2) The Self-Guided Tour is a Walk-Through only and visitors can stroll through our mine by themselves and in their own time to just look at the various Mining Features. (Machinery will not be in working mode). These are some of our Mining Features to be experienced:Look at "Opal" in the wall, learn all about the Precious Stone, how a "Blower" and a "Tunneling Machine" works, why we drill "Holes" into the ground, experience a ride on the "Bosun Chair", try your hands on "Divining" and go "Noodling". After the tour, sit down and relax in the friendly atmosphere of our reception area, browse through the "Opal" and "Opal Jewellery" on display while having a FREE cuppa or use our FREE Internet. We accept VISA, Mastercard, EFTPOS and Paypal. WE ARE WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (access through the whole mine)EASY & SAFE WALKING, SPACIOUS, HIGH CEILINGS, WELL-LIT UNDERGROUND AREA, NO CROUCHING AT ALL!...WE WELCOME PETS (lockable, shaded facilities available)..."Guided Mine Tours" are available 7 days a week at: 8.00 AM, 10.00 AM, 2.00 PM, 4.00 PM... Allow 1 to 1 1/4 Hours per Tour... Admission Fees: Adults $25.00...Children $10.00...Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children Age 5-15 $55.00...Seniors' Concession available..."Self-Guided Mine Walk-Throughs" are available any time between 8.00 AM and 5.00 PM...(You will receive a Map of the Mine, allow 15 - 20 minutes per tour)... Admission Fees: Adults $10.00...Children Age 5-15 $5.00...(No Concession available)...We are happy to book special tours for larger groups outside the normal tour times by appointment, please contact us with your details...Large Car Park & Coach Parking...Shaded Picnic Area...Large Indoor Reception Area...Wheelchair friendly environment with access through the whole mine...Free Internet, Coffee & Noodling...Toilet Facilities at premises...
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Visted for the second time in April 2012. Wonderful tour with JImmy and insight into the workings of an opal mine. Intractive for the kids (5,9 & 10), plenty of room to wander in the tunnels, to have a go like picking and shovellig, the winch and the spotting the opal seams. Friendly and just a wonderful couple of hours...
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I visited on 12 April with my 16yr old grand daughter and we both thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Jimmy. We did the 4pm tour and there were only 4 people in total so all our questions were answered in only a way Jimmy could, very funny man. An easy walk thru the tunnels. I would highly recommend this tour...
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Adelaide, Australia
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A real insight into how opals are mined, nice display of opal souvenirs, friendly and interesting staff. Definately worth seeing.
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Tucson, Arizona
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We were able to catch the last tour of the day, and that was good, because it wasn't so hot anymore. We were only three people total, which made it even better. We had room to maneuver easily in the underground tunnels, and had the best tour guide - the owner. He was super friendly and always willing to answer...
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Mackay, Australia
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Interesting but a little overpriced. We did the $10 self guided tour, because the $25 per adult guided tour seemed a bit expensive, though it probably would have made the experience more interesting. Visitors can walk through a used mine shaft, mined more industrially than the Old Timers Mine, with examples of the various digging machines and a wall full...
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it is all in the title...........................................................................................................................................
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Zurich
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We choose to do the guided tour and it was lots of fun, as we where alone and the guide was really funny and good. You could here and see the way she was addicted to the job.
It was a interesting one hour tour that can be recommended all the time.
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Sydney, Australia
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We spend a great time in the mine to explore everything and understand by ourself how they work. The staff is friendly, especially the Scottish guy :o)
And you can enjoy to do some Noodling after the visit.
Thanks for everything, and an Happy New Year.
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La visite de la mine est très intéressante. Vous pouvez la faire accompagné...
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Winterswijk, The Netherlands
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A very interesting guided tour and lovely and nice hosting
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