Opalton, QLD
Home of Queensland Boulder Opal, Opalton lies 124 kilometres from Winton. Opal was first discovered here by George Cragg in 1888 and the first mine was worked in 1894. By the end of the decade there was a bustling township of 600 and Opalton became known for the enormous volume and quality of its opal. In 1899 the largest piece of opal ever recorded was mined from Opalton, a pipe opal more than three metres long.
Now home to a much smaller community, Opalton boasts one shop where you are likely to meet all the locals when the mail is delivered every Thursday. Try your luck in the public fossicking area. There are camping facilities at the bush park and basic cabins are available.
Nearest Airport: Winton Airport
Where to stay?
Experiences
- 18-35's
- Caravan and Camping
- Rural/Country
- Remote
- Self-Drive
Popular Activities
- Off Road Driving
- Outback
- Fossicking
About Opalton
- Locality: Rural locality
- Opalton Postcode: 4735
- State: Queensland
- Region: Outback Queensland
- Latitude: -23.24748
- Longitude: 142.76146
- Elevation: 246m
- Population: 64
- Median Income: $24856
- Area (Sq/km): 16930.188
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
