Wintons Local Tourist Spots Sunset Opal Factory Demonstrations of opal cutting techniques are performed every day .. visitors can call in and witness this wondrous sight in a spectacular step by step procedure. Opals are important to the small town of Winton .. Opal Beauty is Graham Neshausen's business .. Opals still in their rough exterior of the boulder stone is only momentary to Graham .. when it comes to the transformation of opals from rough to radiant at the rear of the shop Graham is at his best .. thus the changes begin. Graham has been cutting for many years .. he has been mining and buying stone for decades .. he is a major part of the cutters on the premises .. the factory cuts and polishes opals that are mined locally around Winton .. visitors can see the progress that results in the beautiful polished stones .. that when set become glorious pieces of jewellery that glow with a rainbow of colors and are envied by the world. Drop in and say hello to Wendy and Graham at the Sunset Opal Factory .. they will be only too happy to help you choose your memento of Winton .. the front part of the factory is the retail store where they have a unique range of opal jewellery and also a large selection of gifts and souvenirs made by locals. ©Copyright The Winton Outback Motel 2002