Join us as we hunt for the elusive opal in the famous opal fields of Coober Pedy.
Be an Opal Miner for a Night!
Our Promise
Unearthed Australian Opal is proud to be unearthing and selling superb precious opal stones direct from the opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy, South Australia.
Our vivid multi-coloured opals are quality controlled from the dig, through to processing and classing, to delivering the gems to buyers online with free shipping for orders over $300.
If you are not satisfied with your item please return it in its' original condition within 30 days of receiving it. When the returned goods have been received by us and deemed to be original condition, we will issue you a 100% item refund, not including any import/ export duties or return shipping costs that may have been incurred.
Shop Opal
Shop our range of brilliant opals. Rough, Cut and Polished, Fossils, Jewellery & merchandise
Opal Jewellery
We offer exceptional online opal gemstone and opal jewellery shopping experience, bringing the spectacular colour and beauty of this rare and precious gemstone direct from Australia’s opal capital to customers around the globe.
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Our jewellery collection comes with a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY included in the purchase.
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Rough Opal
Uncut and unshaped opal direct from our mine.
Unearthed Australia Opal Merchandsie
A range of stylish and high-quality t-shirts and caps for both men and women
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Acknowledgement of country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we know as Coober Pedy, the Antakirinja Matuntjara Yankunytjatjara people. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging and value the traditions, cultures and aspirations of the First Australians of this land.
Coober Pedy Opal Mining Tours
UPCOMING EXPERIENCE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE ON:
APRIL 3 - APRIL 19 2026
JUNE 27 - JULY 12 2026
Custom dates and exclusive tours such as large groups, special needs, and VIP are available upon request.
The Experience
Join us for a hands on real mining adventure in the heart of Coober Pedy.
Work alongside us under the cool night sky in a real working opal mine, where you will hunt for the elusive gem using our equipment and techniques. With two generations of experience, we show you what it truly takes to uncover opal in the Opal Capital of the World.​​
Duration:
Minimum 2.5 hours
plus travel and opal briefing
Rates:
Adult: $300
Child 8 to 16 years: $200​​​
Max group size:
10 persons
Opal Miner for a Night
Take your opal adventure to the next level with our most immersive experience yet. Become an opal miner for a night and you get a percentage of any opal we may find. Spend an evening in a real working opal mine in Coober Pedy, learning the tools, techniques and trade secrets that have been passed down through generations.
Duration:
Minimum 3 hours of on-site mining
plus travel and opal briefing
Rates:
Adult: $1000
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Max group size:
6 (unless travelling together or a family group)
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Discovery Channels Outback Opal Hunters
