Opal Mining and Precious Stones Prospecting
Can I access the WPA for Opal Mining and Precious Stones Prospecting?
You can access the WPA for opal mining and precious stones prospecting if you have:
- a current Precious Stones Prospecting Permit, issued by the South Australian Government
- applied for an Opal Mining and Precious Stones Prospecting Permit from Defence
- been granted an Opal Mining and Precious Stones Prospecting Permit by Defence
- notified Defence of the dates you will be in the WPA
Other permission required
In addition to any Defence permit, permission from other land holders may also be needed from:
Exclusion Periods
Always check the WPA website for exclusion period notifications.
Please also call 1300 WPA DEL (1300 972 335 option 1) to check daily information about any access restrictions.