Old Timers Mine & Museum

Step into South Australia’s opal boom era at the Old Timers Mine and Museum in Coober Pedy. This underground complex, a blend of a museum, mine, and cave home, offers a glimpse into the 1920s with its eerie waxworks of a family from that period. Visitors can explore the mining tunnels, where fossils and opals are on display, and even sift through rubble to find stray opals. The experience is rounded out by an underground gift store, where a variety of opalescent items can be purchased.