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currency and a way of connecting . The Andamookans knew that the only way to survive was to work together , to embrace and celebrate the varying cultures , something that is still witnessed today with many residents descendants of the original miners .
Andamooka hasn ’ t changed much since the early days of the 1930s , the focus is still opal , and like all other Australian opal mining towns Andamooka has developed its own ways , mining techniques , constructions designs , and way of life .
Fossicking for opal is encouraged in Andamooka although visitors must be mindful of claims , speaking with a local is a great way to understand the rules and to get an understanding of where to look . It ’ s also a great way to experience the lifestyle of a town that has changed little , it ’ s possible to experience hillside living , underground ,
main street is an example of modernity within a living museum dedicated to an inhospitable country
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