Old Timers Mine
Old Timers Mine & Museum
A historic mine dug by hand in 1916, where visitors can walk through narrow tunnels on their own and see opal seams still left in the rock.
Old Timers Mine was dug by hand by early Coober Pedy miners around 1916. It was later sealed and was accidentally rediscovered in 1968 while an underground room was being excavated. Today visitors can explore the narrow, low original tunnels at their own pace. Opal seams still remain in the rock walls. There are also miners’ 1920s underground living quarters and mining equipment on display, and outside, a blower (air-powered digging machine) demonstration is held daily. Admission includes a guide map, and a visit takes about 1 hour. Some passages require stooping, so those with claustrophobia should take care.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- The Big Winch Lookout
- Coober Pedy Drive-In
- Faye's Underground Home
- Josephine's Kangaroo Sanctuary & Art Gallery
- Public Noodling Area (Jeweller's Shop)
- Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
- Catacomb Church