This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2025 season. This season is now over.

2 images - one of Dan and Renee drilling in to a mine and the other of Dan and Renee standing, smiling with tools in their hands and hard hats on!
A group on a mining experience in the evening, standing next to an excavator
2 minors in the dark with flash lights sorting through a bowl of their loot!
Adelaide Fringe 2025

Opal Mining Experience

Join forces with Dan and Renee from Outback Opal Hunters as we hunt for elusive gem opal in the famous Opal Capital of the world, Coober Pedy. You will work with us in our open cut Opal mine under the amazing starlight desert night sky. Get your hands dirty swinging a pick, wrangling a jack pick and wielding a UV black light after the 50 Tonne Excavator reveals never seen before opal bearing ground.

Experience an actual working mine located within the Opal Capital of the world, with 2 generations of experience, Dan and Renee have developed an efficient mining technique in an easy to access open cut mine. No ladders or winches as you drive right down into the open sky mine. 
Machinery can be a little noisy, conditions can be dusty, surfaces can be rough - but Dan and Renee do their best to make this experience as safe as possible.  

Please note a minimum of 5 participants is required for the session to go ahead. If a session is cancelled due to low participation, you will be contacted by our Ticketing team to discuss your options (possibility of a free exchange into another date).

 

Important information:  You will need to complete a waiver prior to the event. Completing this waiver is a requirement to participate in the event. One waiver per attendee must be filled out before the event. Once you've booked tickets, you will find the waiver in your order confirmation, along with your tickets.

Presented by: Unearthed Australian Opal

Please visit our website below for more information on this Opal Mining Experience!
Interactive • Workshop
South Australia • SA Premiere
Reviews
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    Had the most amazing time opal mining with my family and the guys from Unearthed ! - Google Reviews

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | 18+

Please note

Dark spaces

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Unearthed Australian Opal

Please visit our website below for more information on this Opal Mining Experience!

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