Coober Pedy: Fossicking in South Australia
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.
Map showing Coober Pedy in South Australia
Quick details
- Access
- Permission required
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Nearest road
- Paxton Road
- Postcode
- 5723
- Coordinates
- -29.01306, 134.75139
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.
Found at Coober Pedy
- OpalEncyclopedia →
- Precious OpalEncyclopedia →
- White OpalEncyclopedia →
- JasperEncyclopedia →
- QuartzEncyclopedia →
Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in South Australia within driving distance of Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy FAQ
Where is Coober Pedy?+
Coober Pedy is in South Australia, Australia, at -29.01306, 134.75139. Nearest road: Paxton Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Coober Pedy?+
Coober Pedy is reported to produce Opal, Precious Opal, White Opal, Jasper, Quartz.
Is fossicking allowed at Coober Pedy?+
Permission required before fossicking. Requires landholder, operator, or agency permission before any fossicking. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Fossicking rules in Australia are set by state or territory, so always confirm licences and land access before a trip.
More fossicking in South Australia
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