Red Earth Opal Mine Tour

Overview

Since the 1890s, people have flocked to White Cliffs in the hope of finding their fortune. With Red Earth, you can go more than 13.5 metres beneath the ground into a working opal mine within the historic diggings. See how miners are still searching for these glittering gems using modern equipment. You'll even have a chance to dig at the mine face yourself and may be lucky enough to discover a piece of opal. Tours depart from the Red Earth Opal…

Since the 1890s, people have flocked to White Cliffs in the hope of finding their fortune. With Red Earth, you can go more than 13.5 metres beneath the ground into a working opal mine within the historic diggings. See how miners are still searching for these glittering gems using modern equipment. You'll even have a chance to dig at the mine face yourself and may be lucky enough to discover a piece of opal. Tours depart from the Red Earth Opal Gallery and Coffee House at 3pm.

Location

Physical Address 100 The Blocks White Cliffs NSW 2836 Australia

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Location - Physical Address               100 The Blocks White Cliffs NSW 2836 Australia

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Accessibility

Does not cater for people with access needs.