Tom's Working Opal Mine Tours

Watch a real-life mining operation at work at Toms Working Opal Mine. Join a guided tour and learn all about the varying excavation techniques as well as the everyday equipment used.

To visit this mining operation, you'll need to find your way to Coober Pedy. You'll find lots of other things to see and do in this area, like Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage, Faye's Underground Display Home, and Serbian Orthodox Church.

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Coober Pedy Experience Motel

Coober Pedy Experience Motel

3.5 out of 5
Price was $2,954, price is now $2,941 per person
$2,941
per person
Nov 22 - Nov 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Coober Pedy (CPD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
Great location and easy access

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Popular places to visit

Many people in Coober Pedy actually live underground to be sheltered from the hot temperatures. Even this church is underground.

St Peter & Paul Catholic Church

St Peter & Paul Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Coober Pedy, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's desert landscape and sunsets.

St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
In a town as hot and dry as Coober Pedy it makes sense to seek refuge underground. This little mining town north of Adelaide on the way to Alice Springs is a must see for anyone seeking opals and... flys. #stunningstructures

Serbian Orthodox Church

After visiting Serbian Orthodox Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Coober Pedy. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunsets.

Serbian Orthodox Church

Coober Pedy Park

Explore the great outdoors at Coober Pedy Park, a lovely green space in Coober Pedy. Discover the area's sunsets and desert landscape.

Coober Pedy Park

Community Library

Community Library is just one of the places to see in Coober Pedy, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's sunsets and desert landscape.

Community Library

TAFE SA Coober Pedy

Walk around the campus at TAFE SA Coober Pedy as part of your travels around Coober Pedy. Discover the area's sunsets and desert landscape.

TAFE SA Coober Pedy

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Umoona Opal Mine & Museum during your trip to Coober Pedy. Discover the area's desert landscape and sunsets.

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Tom's Working Opal Mine

JAM B&B Underground Accommodation

JAM B&B Underground Accommodation

2.5 out of 5
Lot 1574 Flats Drive, Coober Pedy, SA
JAM B&B Underground Accommodation
Opal Inn Hotel Motel

Opal Inn Hotel Motel

3 out of 5
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA
Opal Inn Hotel Motel
Desert Cave Hotel

Desert Cave Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA
Desert Cave Hotel
Mud Hut Motel

Mud Hut Motel

3.5 out of 5
St Nicholas Street, Lot 102, Coober Pedy, SA
Mud Hut Motel
BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort

BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort

4 out of 5
Lot 1603 Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA
BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort
Home away from home

Home away from home

Coober Pedy
Home away from home
Breakaway Views

Breakaway Views

3.5 out of 5
Lia Street, Coober Pedy, SA
Breakaway Views
Coober Pedy Experience Motel

Coober Pedy Experience Motel

3.5 out of 5
Crowders Gully Rd, Coober Pedy, SA
Coober Pedy Experience Motel
The Underground Motel

The Underground Motel

3 out of 5
Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA
The Underground Motel
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