Mintabie Opal Field: Fossicking in South Australia
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.
Map showing Mintabie Opal Field in South Australia
Quick details
- Access
- Permission required
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Postcode
- 0872
- Coordinates
- -27.31918, 133.29334
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 Mintabie Opal Field
- OpalEncyclopedia →
- Precious OpalEncyclopedia →
- Crystal OpalEncyclopedia →
- JasperEncyclopedia →
- QuartzEncyclopedia →
Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in South Australia within driving distance of Mintabie Opal Field.
Mintabie Opal Field FAQ
Where is Mintabie Opal Field?+
Mintabie Opal Field is in South Australia, Australia, at -27.31918, 133.29334.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Mintabie Opal Field?+
Mintabie Opal Field is reported to produce Opal, Precious Opal, Crystal Opal, Jasper, Quartz.
Is fossicking allowed at Mintabie Opal Field?+
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.
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