1. Andamooka: About
Located: 612kms North by road from Adelaide on the boundary of the SW & SE Pastoral Districts. Andamooka is an quirky outback town with a rather colourful ...
Andamooka is a unique outback town with a big heart and a rich and colourful history. It has a story that is set around the quest of people to make their fortunes mining Australia’s unique precious stone, opal, some of them post-war migrants from countries around the globe and others Australian nationals, many of whom had found themselves in desperate times during the depression years.
2. Andamooka, SA - Aussie Towns
Andamooka lies in the middle of the desert 15 km west of Lake Torrens and 76 m above sea level. All around are cones of white soil where miners, like gophers, ...
With the prosperous mining town of Roxby Downs (famous as a uranium mining site) only 34 km away, Andamooka has changed over the past 25 years. A quarter of a century ago it was one of the wildest of all Australia's opal mining towns. Today some of the streets are paved, although there is no curbing or guttering, and nearly all of the community lives in houses which are above ground and built with some care for symmetry and tidiness. And there is even a hint of a suburb. Twenty five years ago nearly every house was built out of corrugated iron. It is still, however, a town driven solely by opal mining and, as such, everything else plays a secondary role. Andamooka lies in the middle of the desert 15 km west of Lake Torrens and 76 m above sea level. All around are cones of white soil where miners, like gophers, have been burrowing for gems. Given that the annual rainfall is only 203 mm it is hardly surprising that residents wanting a bit of garden are almost certainly doomed to failure.
3. About Andamooka - Flinders Ranges and Outback
The Andamooka opal fields are the most accessible in Australia, just a short drive from Roxby Downs and a quick flight from Adelaide to Olympic Dam, but their ...
This quirky desert hub is a wonderland of discovery. Experience opal mining, astrophotography, astronomy, wildlife, wildflowers, birding, or fossicking for fossils, gems and gold.
4. Visit Andamooka on a trip to Australia | Audley Travel UK
On the edge of Lake Torrens National Park the small town of Andamooka was originally the hub of a thriving opal mining industry, a sparse white gravel ...
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5. Andamooka, South Australia: Travel guide and things to do
12 dec 2014 · There it is in the middle of the desert only a few kilometres from Lake Torrens and 30 km along what was once a very ordinary dirt road (it is ...
Of all the opal mining towns in Australia there can few that are wilder or more disorganised than Andamooka.
6. Locality - Andamooka
Andamooka was once one of the most isolated towns in South Australia, but with developments surrounding Olympic Dam Mine and nearby Roxby Downs township
Located in a primarily flat arid zone, Andamooka can experience extremes of temperatures and conditions, but for much of the year spanning the months from April to October the weather is very liveable with temperate evenings, clear starlit nights and crisp mornings leading into temperatures peaking between 15 to 25 degrees mid winter.
7. Andamooka - Exploring Australia
Andamooka. The characteristic outback town of Andamooka (only 30 kms from Roxby Downs on a sealed road) is well worth the drive.
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8. Andamooka | Outback Communities Authority
Andamooka is located approximately 600 km north of Adelaide and is the largest town administered by the Outback Communities Authority.
See AlsoDan Schneider BraidAndamooka is located approximately 600 km north of Adelaide and is the largest town administered by the Outback Communities Authority. It hosts a rich assembly of nationalities that live and work together in an environment that outsiders may consider harsh and resembling a ‘moonscape'. The community is represented locally by the Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Association (APOMA) . The OCA supports APOMA and the community through the Andamooka Community Affairs Resourcing and Management Agreement.
9. Explore Andamooka the Hidden Outback Gem
The South Australian outback town of Andamooka is famous for its opals and during a brief visit to the area in 2005 we decided to explore this interesting ...
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10. Andamooka - Mine Details | MiningLink.com.au
Although opal was discovered in the Andamooka region of South Australia in 1930, it remained a scattering of miners camps for many years.
Find all the best details about the mines listed in MiningLink.com.au. We list the websites, emails, addresses and what they mine for
11. Top 10 things to See and Do in Andamooka
24 apr 2024 · The Andamooka Observatory is a family-owned tour business that can create personalised and private itineraries that take our guests into one ...
1) Andamooka Observatory Tours The Andamooka Observatory is a family-owned tour business that can create personalised and private itineraries that take our guests into one of Australia’s last Outback frontiers: the Andamooka Opal Fields. Our bespoke premium tours are ideal for guests who want a pristine desert experience, sensational starry nights, fine food and wine, vast
12. Map of Andamooka, SA 5722 | Whereis®
Maps of directions of Andamooka SA, 5722 for locals and travellers. Easy to use driving directions.
13. Visit Andamooka | Accommodation & Things To Do | SA Tourism
Explore Andamooka: a historic opal mining town packed with character. Andamooka has a fascinating history preserved over time.
Explore Andamooka: a historic opal mining town packed with character. Find things to do, where to stay and eat. Plan your trip today.
14. Andamooka - Flying The Outback
Andamooka is another of South Australia's eye-opening towns, once the home of hard core, if optimistic, miners.
Andamooka is another of South Australia's eye-opening towns, once the home of hard core, if optimistic, miners. We landed here in 2005 and stayed overnight, on the final leg of a Stawell Aviation safari. I'll never forget just about choking on my bacon next morning when Stawell pilot, Val Kennedy emerged from having checked the weather, saying something along the lines of "If you lot Continue Reading
15. Map of Andamooka in South Australia showing Roxby Downs ... - Bonzle
Andamooka is located on the banks of the Opal Creek in east South Australia a distance of about 510km north-northwest from Adelaide.
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