Family History research

Be apart of the largest and rarest opal find in the world. Sofia Andreou discovery made headlines in Australia as one of greatest opal finds in . Now you can be apart of it with these stunning gemstones shaped and crafted with rare stunning patterns ONLY found here. Our store celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the opal mining area and aboriginal settlements of Queensland. We stock a huge range of gems, opals and jewellery, all sourced and handcrafted in the local area. As a family owned and operated shop, we pride ourselves on creating a relaxing atmosphere and personalised service. Our friendly staff are very knowledgeable about all the different types of opal. We also have a selection of stunning didgeridoos of various sizes and designs as well as some aboriginal artefacts and mementos. For those who cant make it into our store in Airlie Beach, we also offer free delivery for most phone or online orders. Large exquisite & rare family opal collection - collected from 50+ years of mining! Come down to Whitsunday Opals & Didgeridoos or give us a call today!

A variety of exhibits displaying the history of Bowen.

Visitor Information Centre.