Coober Pedy: Fossicking in South Australia
- Minerals reported
- 5
Coober Pedy is a mapped fossicking spot in South Australia, Australia. Reported finds include opal, precious opal, white opal, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
Plan your visit
Permission required before fossicking
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Nearest road
- Paxton Road
- Postcode
- 5723
- Coordinates
- -29.01306, 134.75139
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & fossicking status
Permission required before fossicking
Requires landholder, operator, or agency permission before any fossicking. Do not enter without explicit authorization.
Check the site manager before visiting, get any local forest or reserve permit, and do not assume Crown land, parks, or mining tenements are open.
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OpalEncyclopedia →
Precious OpalEncyclopedia →
White OpalEncyclopedia →
JasperEncyclopedia →
QuartzEncyclopedia →
Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in South Australia within driving distance of Coober Pedy.
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