Coober Pedy Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in South Australia, Australia
About Coober Pedy
It is self-described as the "opal capital of the world" and the opals are the only reason why there is a town. Located in theOutback, it is hundreds of kilometres from the nearest settlement. The harsh summer temperatures and the dominant industry mean that most residents live underground, that is, in caves bored into the rock of the hills around the town. There are houses and other buildings on the surface but the advantage of being in a cave is that the temperature remains fairly constant. Surface living requires air conditioning.
Top Attractions in Coober Pedy
Explore the best things to see and do in Coober Pedy:
- ★Big Winch
- ★Faye's Underground Home
- ★Old Timer's Mine
- ★Tom's Working Opal Mine
Where to Eat in Coober Pedy
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴John's Pizza Bar and Restaurant
- 🍴Outback Bar and Grill
Where to Stay in Coober Pedy
- 🏨Lookout Cave Motel
- 🏨Mud Hut Motel
- 🏨Radeka Downunder Underground Backpackers & Motel
Coober Pedy Travel Guide Sections
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