Home of Queensland Boulder Opal, Opalton lies 124 kilometres from Winton. Opal was first discovered here by George Cragg in 1888.
The Opalton area now hosts 7 klms of walking track loops. 5 separate loops take you to lookouts, historic grave sites, the old Opalton township
Opalton Bush Park is located within the Designated Fossicking Ground, 1.5 hours south of Winton. The Bush Park offers Fossicking permits and undercover camping sites.