Winton Boulder Opals are discovered within a 100km radius of the town of Winton in Central Queensland. It is one of the oldest and most famous Opal mining towns in the world.Read More
A famous Australian song writer and poet known as Banjo Patterson wrote his most famous song in Winton; Waltzing Matilda. The opal fields names are Opalton, Jundah and Happy Valley.
The most famous type of opal to come from Winton in recent times is Pipe Crystal Boulder Opal. You can find our extensive range of pipe crystal in its own category under Boulder Opals.
Winton Boulder Opal is very unique and easily distinguishable. They offer great plays of colour, high brightness and unique patterns that are highly sought after in the gemstone world. Winton Boulder Opals are extremely stable and hard formed sandstones, making them ideal for everyday jewellery wearing.
