Andamooka Observatory
Leila and Conan, owners of the Andamooka Observatory, operate this family-owned tour business, offering personalised and private itineraries that take guests into one of Australia’s last true Outback frontiers: the Andamooka Opal Fields. Leila, Conan and the Andamooka Observatory have been featured on:
- ABC’s Backroads with Heather Ewart
- Discovery Channel’s Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip
- CNN New Edition
- Channel 10’s The Project
- Channel 7’s Sunrise
The AO has also featured on Channel 9, SKY, Channel 10, ABC News, 5AA Breakfast, ABC Breakfast, social media, and radio!
Outback tourism award
The Andamooka Observatory was ranked second with the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the South Australian Tourism Commission’s ‘Best Places to Stargaze in South Australia’.
Our Andamooka Observatory tours are proudly featured in the South Australian Tourism Commission’s 2025 Simple Pleasures Winter Campaign.
Vogue magazine review
Vogue Magazine said “For a real taste of the outback, Andamooka has what you need. The town’s observatory has your star-gazing needs taken care of, but you can also go ‘opal noodling’, essentially fossicking for the gems in a town that was once a hub for the opal mining industry”
Outback Tours
Andamooka Observatory bespoke premium tours are ideal for guests who want a pristine desert experience, sensational starry nights, fine food and wine, vast open spaces, abundant wildlife, and marvel at Australia’s national gemstone: Opal.
Call 0466 265 377 to book your Andamooka experience.
Getting to Andamooka
Most guests choose to fly to Andamooka via Olympic Dam Airport for convenience or due to time constraints. The flight between Adelaide and Olympic Dam takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Andamooka Overnight Premium Tour
Owners Leila and Conan will personally craft a premium tour to create a one-of-a-kind desert experience—designed around your interests, pace, and schedule.
Andamooka Premium Day Tour
A fully customised immersion into the Andamooka Opal Fields—tailored to your interests and needs. We can include a half-day fossil and opal expedition, a cultural art walk, or a scenic adventure combined with gourmet dining.
Opal Mining 101 Tours
2-hour tour with local guides. Step into the fascinating world of Andamooka opal mining with a hands-on, adventure-packed tour designed for enthusiasts and first-time explorers alike! Daily 10am & 2pm
Adults $65
Kids: $35
Kids under 5 are free.
Stargazing & Opal Noodling Nocturnal Tour
Daily 7pm. 2-hour tour with local guides. A breathtaking night adventure on our Stargazing & Opal Noodling Nocturnal Tour, where the outback sky meets the glow of precious opal.
Adults $75
Kids: $45
Kids under 5 are free.
Call to book your Andamooka experience on 0466 265 377.
Opal Evolution: Project High Frequency
Join us at midday for a sonic and visual test flight of what's to come at this year’s Opal Evolution Festival at Cal the
South Australian Tourism Commission’s Simple Pleasures Winter Campaign – Andamooka Observatory
Recently, we were thrilled to welcome the talented team from Frame Creative to the Andamooka Observatory as part of the South Australian Tourism
Opal Hour on RoxFM with Leila and Conan Recap – Episode 3: Deep Time Part 2
Join Leila and Conan for Opal Hour on RoxFM—your weekly mix of outback opal tales, stargazing updates, and local news. Expect awesome music, cosmic