| Andamooka |
| Andamooka
is South Australia's youngest outback opal mining town. It is 120
kilometres north of Woomera, west of Lake
Torrens and noted for the quality of its investments and heirloom quality
opals. Andamooka was opened up with the discovery of opal in 1930. The
main fields are close to the town, where semi dug-out homes are common.
The historical cottages, now on the national heritage register were the
first semi dug-out permanent homes of the early miners and opal buyers.
Local tours can include inspections of working mines and the historical
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| Attractions |
- ANDAMOOKA
STATION This 2,590 square kilometres property borders
Lake Torrens and provides interested visitors an opportunity to
learn and observe daily station life, such as raising sheep and
cattle. Inspect the original outbuildings and blacksmiths workshop,
now the Station museum.
Events |
- ANDAMOOKA
OPAL FESTIVAL (October) Annual event includes BBQ, music,
talent quest, dance, opal hunt, displays, refreshments and
entertainment.
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