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The Yowah Opal Festival is an annual event held in the town of Yowah, Queensland. Every year for three days, hundreds of locals and visitors flock to this small outback town to celebrate its opal mining history and its unique culture.
The festival celebrates the town's colourful past with live music, opal and art exhibitions, markets, workshops and more. During the festival, visitors can explore the historic town center and learn about the local lifestyles, shop, relax, fossick for opals and much more. There are also activities such as bushwalking, stargazing, campfire stories and music around the campfire. For those who want to get hands-on experience, there are workshops on gem cutting and jewelry making, as well as demonstrations by master craftsmen.

Carpark
Car parking available

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Pet friendly

Coach Parking
Coach parking available
Facilities
Bar
Carpark
Coach Parking
Family Friendly
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Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Yowah Opal Festival
Harlequin Drive,
Yowah,
Paroo Area
Queensland
4490
Content Provided By Paroo Shire Council