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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Queensland
- Cairns
- Quilpie Opals
Quilpie Opals
Australia is known for producing the world's finest opals, with
95 percent of the world's production of these gems originating from
rich mineral deposits in New South Wales, South Australia, and
Quilpie in Western Queensland. Quilpie Opals has opened a retail
store in Cairns, which also serves as an educational venue for
visitors wishing to learn about the Australian national gemstone.
The shop, which offers a vast selection of opal jewellery as well
as souvenirs, also has a mini-theatre where visitors can watch an
informative video on opal mining, cutting and polishing.
Information & Facts
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Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.