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’.
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.
ABC TV Back Roads: Andamooka and Roxby Downs Trailer
Andamooka and Roxby Downs will be featured on ABC TV's Back Roads—Season 11 Episode 1 on Thursday at 8:00 pm EST, January 9th, 2025! Heather Ewart heads
Leila Day Opal Art Exhibition in Roxby Downs EXTENDED
Step into the mesmerising world of opals with "Birthstone," our captivating October exhibition held during October Opal Month and the Opal Evolution Festival. Known
Heather Ewart and ABC Back Roads Visit to Leila’s Art Studio
During her visit to Andamooka for ABC’s Back Roads, Heather Ewart explored the thriving artistic scene, making a special stop at the studio of