Old Timers Mine

Museum Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

What to expect

Old Timers Mine is an original opal mine, historical museum, and underground home that offers a unique underground experience. Visitors can take self-guided tours, explore the natural seams of opal and fossils, and walk through original underground homes. The mine also features opal noodling pits where kids can try their luck at finding opals. The site includes a historic museum, opal jewelry display, and a large range of souvenirs. The mine is welcoming to people with disabilities and offers facilities such as a gift shop, public toilets, and family-friendly activities

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Travel South Australia with Kids - Coober Pedy Old Timers Mine

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a self-guided tour of the mine and museum, and explored the underground tunnels and exhibits

Highlights: The kids had fun exploring the tunnels and seeing the real opal seams, and we enjoyed learning about the history of the mine and the region ✨