Red Earth Opal

We had a little break from fossicking to enjoy some coffee, hot chocolates and fresh scones. All went down a treat, scones were absolutely delicious! Graeme’s tour was a highlight of our trip! Graeme was engaging from the start, exceptionally good with our kids, extremely knowledgeable and has a great story. If coming to White Cliffs for just a night, make sure you arrive early afternoon (by 245pm) so you can do this tour, it is an absolute must! Thanks for a brilliant afternoon, we had the best time. And a big special thanks from our youngest, for looking for and retrieving that damn precious camping stick of hers …. You truly went above and beyond! Don’t be surprised if you have some young kids reach out looking for work experience in a few years time, they seem to be hooked!

Great display room with an amazing array of opals and other stuff. Staff are friendly and engaging. Good coffee and mousse cheesecake a delight.

Red Star Open is a gem lover’s paradise! The highlight was seeing the rare pineapple opal—truly a breathtaking sight. The tour was informative and wasn’t rushed. The kids were offered a tour to actually do some mining with screwdrivers. Friendly staff and a great collection in store, coffee was great too. Highly recommend for any opal enthusiast!

We enjoyed a lovely coffee here before the tour. The showroom and cafe has a relaxing atmosphere and plenty to look at on display. Graham's tour is fantastic and we can wholeheartedly recommend you do it. You will learn alot, have a few laughs and get some great photos. We did the tour the afternoon we rolled into town and it helped put perspective on the way of life out there. One thing that can't be faked is the locals enthusiasm for where they live. 5 stars for a great tour experience!

Fantastic mine tour and opal fossicking education. Graeme not only shared his passion for opal mining and stories of his finds, but shared his knowledge to help us understand how to find opals. His working mine tour was fantastic. A must do in White Cliffs before you go fossicking if you don’t know what you are looking for or even if you aren’t fossicking it’s fantastic

What an incredible experience from start to finish. The tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating insights about opal mining, the history of the region, and the unique geology that makes this area so special. The landscapes around the mining sites were stunning, showcasing the raw beauty of the outback. What really stood out was the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, it felt like being part of a community that genuinely loves what they do. Whether you’re a gem enthusiast or just curious about opals, this tour offers a perfect mix of education, adventure, and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area looking for an authentic outback experience!

ChatGPT You said: We did the Underground Tour (I missed the owners name sorry). It was fabulous. We took our three children 10, 4 and 1. It was so engaging, funny, informative and hand on. The owner was so knowledgeable and witty. The tour was an easy walk underground after we drove following a long to his underground mine. He told so many stories of past finds as well as media that have been to film with him. His display shop was so beautiful with very reasonably priced real opals, jewellery, gems and stones. He had the most professional set up in all of whitecliffs ChatGPT said: Here’s a polished version of your review, if you’d like to share it publicly (e.g., Google, TripAdvisor, or Facebook): We did the Underground Tour (I missed the owner's name, unfortunately) and it was absolutely fabulous! We brought our three children—ages 10, 4, and 1—and the experience was so engaging, funny, informative, and hands-on. The owner was incredibly knowledgeable and witty, making the tour enjoyable for both kids and adults. The tour included an easy walk underground after a short drive to his underground mine. He shared countless fascinating stories about past opal finds and even spoke about media crews who have come to film with him. His display shop was stunning—by far the most professional setup in all of White Cliffs. It featured beautiful, real opals, jewellery, gems, and stones, all very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area! Want me to add anything about how your kids found it or how accessible it was for little ones? You said: The tour included an easy walk underground after a short drive to his underground mine. He shared countless fascinating stories about past opal finds and even spoke about media crews who have come to film with him. He let all the kids (there was maybe 10-15 kids as it was school holidays) have a turn to dig for opals inside his mine. He provided hard hats and torches for all guests. I had my 1yo in a carrier but you could probably get by with a small stroller if absolutely needed, though some bits were a bit steep. So I'd definitely recommend a carrier if you have a little one. Though, watch the little ones head on the walls as he wouldn't let me forget it when I accidentally donged Jaggers head on the wall ChatGPT said: Here’s your updated review with those great extra details woven in: We did the Underground Tour (I missed the owner's name, unfortunately) and it was absolutely fabulous! We brought our three children—ages 10, 4, and 1—and the experience was so engaging, funny, informative, and hands-on. The owner was incredibly knowledgeable and witty, making the tour enjoyable for both kids and adults. The tour included an easy walk underground after a short drive to his underground mine. He shared countless fascinating stories about past opal finds and even spoke about media crews who have come to film with him. As it was school holidays, there were around 10–15 kids on the tour, and he made sure every single one got a chance to dig for opals inside the mine! He provided hard hats and torches for all guests, which added to the excitement and adventure. I had my 1-year-old in a carrier, which worked really well. You could probably manage with a small stroller if absolutely necessary, though some areas are a bit steep—so I’d definitely recommend a carrier for little ones. Just be mindful of low walls and ceilings—I accidentally bumped Jagger’s head and he (very humorously) made sure I wouldn't forget it! His display shop was stunning—by far the most professional setup in all of White Cliffs. It featured beautiful, real opals, jewellery, gems, and stones, all very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this tour to families and anyone visiting the area! We paid only $102 for 2 amazing hours, 15 minutes. Priceless knowledge and entertainment.

Great coffee at the cafe. Amazing tour of the mine by Graeme, funny, informative, could have stayed longer to find that elusive pineapple. Will definitely be back….