Outback Opal Tours

Outback Opal Tours will take you on a real deal outback mining adventure where you get to see and experience the best Lightning Ridge has to offer. They provide a range of daily tours, led by enthusiastic guides who are deeply passionate about the opal industry and all possess a background in opal mining. The Full-Day Tour to Glengarry, Grawin, Sheepyard Opal fields, and all bush pubs are available daily. Get an insight into the life of an opal miner and see how the locals live. It's a must for everyone wanting to experience something quite different, who loves fossicking, and who wants to learn about the area including farming and wildlife. As part of the Town Tour, you go on a guided underground tour at the Walk-In Mine, enjoy morning tea, learn about Amigo's Castle, see old miners’ camps like Gemseekers Paradise, watch an opal cutting demonstration, and explore the Ridge and surrounding opal fields. Their fully air-conditioned buses are the perfect option to give your car a break from driving on unsealed roads. Sit back and relax as they share stories and historical information about the opal mining industry and their famous Black Opal. Large Group Tours, Coach Tours, and Tag Along can also be organized....

Product Types

• Adventure and Outdoors Tours
• Cultural and Theme Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Nature and wildlife
• Half Day or Less
• Customised
• Extended
• Full Day

Accreditation

• COVID Clean Practicing Business
• COVID Safe
• State/Territory Bus Operators Accreditation

Tours

• Daily Town Tour

  

  Experience the best of Lightning Ridge with Outback Opal Tours' daily Town Tours. The friendly local guides, take you on an immersive journey. Explore the surrounding opal fields, delve into miners' lives, and enjoy a guided tour of the Walk-In Mine. Discover the story behind Amigo's famous Castle, and witness an opal-cutting demonstration. Join us for a relaxing exploration of the Ridge and its opal-rich surroundings.

  Facilities found here

  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

• Full Day Tour to the Opal Fields and three bush pubs

  

  Embark on a captivating journey to the opal fields, located about 70 kilometers from Lightning Ridge, with our unique tour. You'll visit three iconic bush pubs: the Club in the Scrub, Glengarry Hilton, and Sheepyard Inn, each offering a taste of local charm. The tour also includes a stop at the Sheepyard community war memorial and museum at Lake Beard. Experience the thrill of fossicking (locally known as 'specking') for opals, and perhaps find your own precious souvenir. Our knowledgeable guide will reveal insights into the efforts of miners in uncovering these gemstones. This tour is like a journey back in time, unveiling a world unlike any other. Enjoy a Devonshire morning tea and lunch during the tour (note that drinks at pubs are not included). This experience is essential for anyone seeking an authentic opal mining adventure and comes highly recommended by fellow travelers. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of the real outback opal mining lifestyle.

  Facilities found here

  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet