Mintabie Opal Field: Fossicking in South Australia
- Minerals reported
- 5
Mintabie Opal Field is a mapped fossicking spot in South Australia, Australia. Reported finds include opal, precious opal, crystal opal, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
Plan your visit
Permission required before fossicking
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Postcode
- 0872
- Coordinates
- -27.31918, 133.29334
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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