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The Classic Black Opal Tour

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Like the Lightning Ridge Discovery Tour, the Opal Miners' Trail is a full-day tour perfect for groups.

On the Opal Miners' Trail you'll enjoy a half day of Lightning Ridge highlights, with the full wealth of activities and features of the classic Black Opal Tour. You'll also hit the road and head west for half a day in another world of opal ­ at Grawin, Glengarry and Sheepyard Opal Fields, said to be like the Lightning Ridge of half a century ago.

ArrowStop at Grawin's "Club in the Scrub" for refreshments with the locals and check out the wildlife on the Golf Course!
ArrowFossick for opal at the famous Mulga Rush site
ArrowVisit the Glengarry Hilton and the Sheepyard Inn
ArrowEnjoy lunch at one of the rustic bush pubs
ArrowVisit Sweeney's Art & Craft Cottage
ArrowLocal war memorial, revered by the community
ArrowSee beautiful flora and fauna
ArrowGreat opportunities to see opal mining operations and miners' camps
Pricing:
Contact us for prices, as we adjust them according to group size and tour detail in order to give you the best value possible.

A booking of 10 passengers is required, so if you're in a smaller party, why not join up with others staying at your accommodation house to make up a group of 10 or more?

Please note that departure times may be subject to change due to weather or other conditions beyond our control. We can also adjust times to suit your convenience ­let us know your needs when you make your booking.

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