Leaving the General Aviation terminal, the aeroplane travels to Coober Pedy (an Aboriginal word meaning 'White man in a hole'). This day is then spent on a guided tour through this intriguing mining town. The tour visits the famous underground dwellings as well as giving an insight into how opal is mined. The tour provides a fascinating insight into how people adapt lifestyles to fit in with a harsh environment.

The evening is spent at the famous 'Desert Cave' which features underground rooms and even an underground bar. There will be ample opportunity to sample the opal wares and maybe buy a special souvenir!

The next day, the Banksia aircraft departs Coober Pedy and will fly to Roxby Downs near the South Australia's second opal center, Andamooka where you will learn that 'opals ain't opals' - and the same applies to opal towns.
The day spent around Andamooka is barely enough to experience the contrasts between these frontier towns. The day at Andamooka includes an entertaining town tour and a chance to don a hat, take a pick and mine some opal.

From Andamooka, the flight returns to Adelaide to complete the circuit of the Opal Trail.

Departure: Every Saturday.

Inclusions: Air transfers (Adelaide - Coober Pedy - Roxby Downs - Adelaide);
Accommodation at the 'Desert Cave' (Bed & Breakfast) - one night; Escorted tour of Coober Pedy; Escorted tour of Andamooka region; Maximum group size - 10 persons.

Minimum: 4 passengers to operate this tour. 2 passengers - upon request.

Price: Prices: On a 4 passenger basis- Adult A$1445.00 p.p. Single Supplement- A$115.00 p.p.
On a 2 passenger basis - upon request.

Prices include GST and are valid to 31/3/2002.