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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Address: Crowders
Gully, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723 |
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