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Overnight Premium Tour
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. Our 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. Andamooka opal is renowned as being the finest quality opal in the world. We can customise private tours to include delicious bush tucker banquets and beverages, searching for opal with LED Ultraviolet flashlights, opal mining, paleontology, opal cutting lessons, birding, sunsets, stargazing, and nocturnal tours. Most of our 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.
As seen on: ABC’s ‘Backroads’ with Heather Ewart, the Discovery Channel’s ‘Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip’, CNN New Edition, Channel 10’s ‘The Project’,Channel 7’s Sunrise, Channel 9, SKY, Channel 10, ABC News, 5AA Breakfast, ABC Breakfast, social media, and radio.
Call to book your Overnight Premium Tour experience: 0466265377
Premium Day Tour
The Andamooka Observatory is a family-owned tour business that can create personalised and private itineraries that take our guests into one of Australia’s last Outback frontiers: the Andamooka Opal Fields. Our 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. Andamooka opal is renowned as being the finest quality opal in the world. We can customise private tours to include delicious bush tucker banquets and beverages, searching for opal with LED Ultraviolet flashlights, opal mining, paleontology, opal cutting lessons, birding, sunsets, stargazing, and nocturnal tours. Most of our 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.
Call to book your Premium Day Tour experience: 0466265377
Opal Mining 101 Tour
Uncover the Thrill of Opal Mining!
Step into the fascinating world of Andamooka opal mining with a hands-on, adventure-packed tour designed for enthusiasts and first-time explorers alike!
What You’ll Experience:
- Learn the basics of opal mining, including how to get started, where to go, and how to secure your claim.
- Discover the best noodling spots and gain insider knowledge of opal prospecting rules.
- Dive into Andamooka’s prehistoric past with captivating stories of Karkaroo, the juvenile Andamooka Plesiosaur, ancient cephalopods, and the vast Eromanga Sea.
- Explore Cal the Stoner’s Outdoor Intricarved Stone Sculpture Studio and visit the One Tree Hill and German Gully opal fields.
Tour Times: Daily at 10 AM & 2 PM
Pricing:
- Adults: $65
- Kids (5-16 years): $35
- Kids under 5: Free
- Duration: 2-hour guided tour led by expert local guides
Bookings Essential! Call 0466 265 377 to secure your spot!
Stargazing & Opal Noodling Nocturnal Tour
Experience the Magic of Andamooka After Dark!
Join us for a breathtaking night adventure on our Stargazing & Opal Noodling Nocturnal Tour, where the outback sky meets the glow of precious opal.
What’s Included:
- Stargazing with telescopes & naked-eye astronomy – explore planets, nebulae, and constellations with expert guides.
- UV Opal Noodling – search for opal under UV black lighting using LED UV flashlights, torches, microscopes, and binoculars.
- An immersive outback night experience blending science, adventure, and discovery!
Tour Time: Daily at 7 PM (2-hour experience)
Pricing:
- Adults: $75
- Kids (5-16 years): $45
- Kids under 5: Free
Bookings Essential! Call 0466 265 377 to reserve your adventure.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothes (you don’t mind getting a little dusty!)
- Water, insect repellent & sturdy footwear for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Looking for something special? We offer private group tours, guided bus tours, and customized extended tours—just ask!
Don’t miss this extraordinary outback adventure! Book now and let the stars and opal guide your way!