COOBER PEDY
OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Coober Pedy, commonly known as "the opal capital of the world", is a must see destination whilst travelling the Australian outback.
Situated halfway between South Australia's capital - Adelaide, and Alice Springs and Uluru, (Ayers Rock), it is well worth taking the time to visit for a few days to learn of its history and surroundings by visiting opal mines and attractions, as well as marvel at the unique underground lifestyle and culture within this amazing outback town.
My beautiful and comfortable dugouts "Di's Place" and "Dinky Di's Dugout" gives you an inside view of how locals live whilst you enjoy everything Coober Pedy has to offer.
Photo compliments of John & Yokas Opal & Art
Photo compliments of John & Yokas Opal & Art
OUTBACK COOBER PEDY
Stay in underground accommodation while visiting the surrounding geography of Coober Pedy.
Amongst the many attractions is "The Dog Fence" , the longest fence in the world, which separates the dingo's north, from the sheep country south. Enjoy one of our beautiful sunsets over The Breakaways, where Mad Max, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Red Planet were filmed in the 80's and 90's. Take a day to tour by 4wd across the Moon Planes and see the beautiful Painted Desert; or maybe jump on a plane tour and fly over the largest cattle station in the world, Anna Creek,
(a Sydney Kidman property) and even further, the birdlife of Lake Eyre; and, not to mention, take time to look up and see our desert skies at night which are amongst the best in the world. Our remote neighbouring towns of Oodnadatta and William Creek run yearly race, gymkhana and motorbike meetings as well as the Australian Bronco Branding championships...... And that's just the beginning of things to explore in and around our remarkable town!
COOBER PEDY ATTRACTIONS, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS
TOWN ATTRACTIONS
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The Old Timers Mine
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Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
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Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroos
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Toms Working Mine
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The Big Winch 360 Cinema
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Town Lookout
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Cemetary
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Fayes Underground home
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Underground Books
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OPAL SHOPS
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Opalious
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Black Opal
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John & Yokas Opal and Art
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Fire in the Stone
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Miners Direct
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GNK Opal
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Opal Cave
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Umoona Opal Mine
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Toms Working Mine
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Old Timers Mine
RESTAURANTS
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The Big Winch Lunch and Dinner
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Johns Pizza Bar Lunch and Dinner
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Outback Bar & Grill Brekky, lunch and Dinner
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​Down Under Gallery Brekky and Great Coffee
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Bakery (CK Confectionary) Breakfast & Lunch
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Opal Inn Hotel Lunch and Dinner
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RSL - Sunday night Dinner
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Greek Club Friday Night (casual dinner, be there 5pm
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Stuart Range C. Park Pizza - Lunch & Dinner​
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Oliver Street (Indian) Lunch and Dinner
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The Italian Club Fish & Chips Friday night
UNDERGROUND CHURCHES
OPAL TOURS
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Serbian Church
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Catholic Church
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Catacomb Church
OUTBACK ATTRACTIONS
NEIGHBOURING TOWN ATTRACTIONS
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Oodnadatta Pink Roadhouse
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William Creek
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Lake Eyre
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William Creek Races & Gymkhana
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Oodnadatta Races & Gymkhana
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William Creek Bronco Branding
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Oodnadatta Bronco Branding
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Nobel Tours 5-6hr tour- call 0499 500 932
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Oasis Bus Tours - call 08 86 725169
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Wrightsair - Tour by air - call 08 86707962
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Outback Mail Run: Mon and Thursdays Saturday - Painted Desert Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays- custom tours. book ahead - Mailrun.com
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Follow me Downunder - call 08 87723340
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Mining experience: Unearthedaustralianopal.com
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The Breakaways
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The Dog Fence
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The Painted Desert
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The Moon Plains
Groceries and Fuel
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IGA Supermarket 8am - 7 pm
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Glendambo Roadhouse 8am - 10 pm
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Pimba Roadhouse 8am - 10pm
Hire Vehicles
Budget Hire cars available for pick up from airport
Important to pre order
Call 86 725333
Enterprise vehicle hire, call 0402 517 536