2 Friends & I came up the the Royal Peacock in mid July 2017 & we were the only ones there for 3 days doing any mining! We mined in the Tailings with Pui Had a totally awesome time & came away with some beauties in opals & even found Petrified Wood in our own explorings! I had so much fun, I'm returning in October this year with my daughter who has no idea where I'm taking her!!! Her birthstone is the Opal & it'll be an amazing way to celebrate her birthday with her!!! Going to make this a yearly tradition with my other 2 friends

We planned this trip in 1998, and it finally came to fruition. We dug the bank, both found small pieces, but Bob found a black opal limb cast ! Enjoyed the trip, we will definitely return to dig another day. Bring mosquito repellant!

We planned this trip in 1998, and it finally came to fruition. We dug the bank, both found small pieces, but Bob found a black opal limb cast ! Enjoyed the trip, we will definitely return to dig another day. Bring mosquito repellant!

I have wanted to do this since I first saw it on tv, (cash and treasures)Decided to go on a whim memorial weekend 2017. We arrived and they were so nice! They had a BBQ that weekend. They all treated us like family. We didn't have any equipment and they had stuff there. Some free some rentals. My husband found a small piece(no color) but we did learn a lot and plan on going again soon! Thank you

We did not know what to expect when we drove across the country to dig opals at the Royal Peacock Mine.

We arrived in the evening and camped the night before we dug. The camp has a clean restroom/shower and nice laundry facilities.

Our evening view was looking through a gap in the mountains. We were serenaded each night by a babbling stream and wonderful, deep bullfrogs! One evening coyotes joined causing several campers to echo the howls.

The next morning, a smiling Pui took us to the banks to dig. Listen to the comments on how difficult this is. Do not deceive yourself into thinking you will go and come home with pounds of opals. This is much about meeting people and experiencing something new. Pui was WONDERFUL! He is a fountain of endless smiles and energy and often helps. We dug up two large petrified and opalized pieces of wood and several other smaller opals. To be honest, I do not really know what they are, but Julie said we did well. She showed us how to glue them. I just do not know what to do next!

We had a relaxing, exciting trip. Julie was friendly and interesting to visit with. I enjoyed the wild roses, starlit nights, and beautiful views. We had a wonderful, different anniversary trip! Thank you, Peacock Opal Mines and staff.

We three gals showed up for our second ever mining expedition and had a great time at Royal Peacock Opal Mines! Staying at the cabin was fantastic (video posted on Facebook soon). Piu obviously loves what he does and freely shared knowledge with these newbies. Other visitors - dedicated and talented rockhounds - also offered advice (thanks Rob and Kevin!). Primarily, it was simply hard work and tons of fun! We came away from some amazing pieces - especially one in our group who unearthed a fabulous piece!

Thank you, Julie for your time and suggestions. We had a wonderful time!

I am looking for a vacation spot my Son and his family can go to that opals can be found. I was referred to your mines. Im looking forward to coming to dig.

I brought my mom here for her 75th birthday......she loved it....we did not find anything really, in the tailings. We are planning to return in June of 2017 to dig in the bank. we had a nice trip and enjoyed our visit

My wife and I spent several days mining the tailings and we found a few nice small pieces. I was fortunate that I also found a petrified pine cone and a stunning black opal about the size of a walnut. It turned out to be solid with spectacular fire. Our visit was pleasant and Julie, Jake, and Piu were awesome. Thanks guys.

Connie and I dug on 06/12/16, Pui our guide, made it a hell of a day, so worth the money.. We came away with AWESOME pcs, 2 large and multiple others, roughly 3#s before they are cleaned. Julie was able to set ue up with lodging knowledge, some required safety equip. laundry room and most of all PUI, loves his job , is enthuseastic, insightful helpful up and beyond, a pleasurable Person all around. WE hope to go again sometime...