Bill’s Pub White Dam

26/09/2026

View from the roller: Wednesday afternoon a RFDS SA/NT Cessna 208B Grand Caravan transfering medical personnel and a Cessna 182 Skylane on the ground and crew having a rest..

26/09/2026

Last night, Nic Mollison, Leila and the road crew completed the lighting and projection trials ahead of Opal Evolution III: Light from Deep Time.
​The technical test successfully calibrated the projection mapping across the mullock heaps after local children and the Roxby Downs Cabarfeidh All Stars ran their choreography rehearsals for the illuminated parade.

​Opal Evolution III: Light from Deep Time
​Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
​Time: 7:00 PM arrival for 7:30 PM parade
​Location: One Tree Hill, Andamooka (behind Cal the Stoner’s)

​Features: Illuminated parade featuring youth dance choreography by the Cabarfeidh All Stars, giant glowing creatures, large-scale projections, films, and music.

​Logistics: Free admission, free Kinetic shuttle from Roxby Downs, Tita’s Treats on site, BYO drinks and chairs.

26/09/2026

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

Introducing Fire & Rainbow, the South Australian Opal, Gemstone & Mineral Show, coming to the South Australian Museum in June 2027.

For one extraordinary week, opal buyers, exhibitors, collectors, makers, regional voices and the public will come together around South Australian opal, the Far North and our state’s remarkable mineral story.

The week will include:
School and education days
A dedicated trade-only preview
A three-day public show

The Fire & Rainbow Gala Celebration Night
Significant Museum opal stories and special collection moments, subject to Museum approval and curatorial, conservation and security requirements

PUBLIC SHOW
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 June 2027
South Australian Museum, Adelaide

Whether you mine it, cut it, collect it, create with it, study it or simply marvel at it, this is an event you will want to follow.

Save the dates, follow our new page and help us share Fire & Rainbow with opal lovers across Australia and around the world.

Trade, exhibitor, buyer, sponsor and partner enquiries:

[email protected]

Fire & Rainbow is presented by the South Australian Opal, Gemstone and Mineral Association in major partnership with the South Australian Museum.

24/09/2026