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Breakaways
The Breakaways
are a striking & unique example of arid scenery. From
the flat - topped mesas to the stony gibber desert,
remnants of millions of years provide a wealth of geological
interests and breathtaking views. Looking out over the
breakaways it is hard to believe that over 70 million
years ago, a vast inland sea covered the area. The region
is rich in Aboriginal and European history and is home
to an array of native fauna and flora, which have successfully
adapted to one of the world's harshest environments.
Definitely one of Outback South Australia's best-kept
secrets!
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Opening Hrs:
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None specified
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Pricing:
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None specified
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Contact:
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Phone: 08 8672 5298, Fax: 08 8672 5699, Email:
info@opalcapitaloftheworld.com.au
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Getting Here:
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Location: approximately 33km north of Coober
Pedy.
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Umoona Opal
Mine & Museum
Umoona Opal
Museum has Coober Pedy's largest range of opal gemstones
and jewellery.
Come and visit the Opal Mining Museum, the Aboriginal
Heritage
interpretive centre, a genuine heritage opal mine, dugout
homes, and display of fossils from SA Museum.
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Opening Hrs:
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Opens daily: 8.00am-7.00pm
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Pricing:
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Admission to Umoona's extensive museum is FREE.
Guided tour cost: AUD 10 adult, AUD 5 Child
(tour times: 10.00am, 12noon, 2.00pm, 4.00pm
daily).
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Contact:
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Phone: 08 8672 5288 , Fax: 08 8672 5731
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Getting Here:
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Address: PO Box 372 Coober Pedy, South Australia
5723
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Opal Cave
Lorraine
and Dieter Sternberg have owned and managed The Opal
Cave for over twenty years and offer a wealth of knowledge
to the tourism industry. They are both long time residents
of Coober Pedy and have a complete mastery of the requirements
of tourism service providers.
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Opening Hrs:
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Opens daily: 8.00am-8.00pm
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Pricing:
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Group tour: Minimum of 4 people AUD 15 per person
or AUD 20 per person min
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Contact:
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Phone: 08 8672 5028, Fax: 08 8672 5208
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Getting Here:
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Address: Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, South
Australia
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The Old Timers
Mine
The mine
is a living museum of the opal mining industry of South
Australia, depicting 85 years of opal mining history
in an interactive environment.
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Opening Hrs:
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Opens daily: 11.00am-4.00pm
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Pricing:
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None specified
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Contact:
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Phone: 08 8672 5555
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Getting Here:
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Address: Crowders Gully, Coober Pedy, South
Australia 5723
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