Umoona is an original opal mine on Coober Pedy’s main street that has been converted into the town’s largest single underground tourist attraction – a “must see” in Coober Pedy.
One of the biggest range of Coober Pedy Opal in rough and cut stones, opal curios such as opalised shells and opal pipes, as well as Boulder, Yowah and Black opalExquisite jewellery and opal items designed and handcrafted on our premises.
Authentic Aboriginal artifacts; paintings by local artists.
Refreshments available.
Tax free to overseas visitors.
International certificate of guarantee.
Friendly multilingual staff with working knowledge of opal mining. Guided tours through two underground homes and our mine at 10am, 2pm and 4pm. Use our Coober Pedy online itinerary builder to add Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and other attractions to your Coober Pedy vacation plans.
Umoona Opal Mine & Museum reviews
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Cooper Pedy is in the heart of opal mining country; a drive around the countryside is amazing for all the dug up areas. The Umoona Mine experience, however, was pretty mundane. There is a place you..... more
Cooper Pedy is in the heart of opal mining country; a drive around the countryside is amazing for all the dug up areas. The Umoona Mine experience, however, was pretty mundane. There is a place you..... more »
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I found this interesting while other underground mines focus on the mining side of things the focus here was more on the ancient history of the area. There was lots of information on the huge inland..... more
I found this interesting while other underground mines focus on the mining side of things the focus here was more on the ancient history of the area. There was lots of information on the huge inland..... more »
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Very informative and fun. Highly recommend a visit if you’re passing by. Opal available for purchase is fairly priced and high quality. You can walk to the top of the building which has a beautiful view perfect to catch a sunset.
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This is the most important you must attend when driving to Coober Pedy. Very informative, you will learn the history and origin of the town from the very professional and lovely staffs.
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