Coober Pedy (/ ˈkuːbər ˈpiːdi /) is a town in northern South Australia, 846 km (526 mi) north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. The town is sometimes referred to as the "opal capital of the world" because of the quantity of precious opals that are mined there.

Aug 4, 2023 · These are the first signs of Coober Pedy, an opal mining town with a population of around 2,500 people. Many of its little peaks are the waste soil from decades of mining, but they...

Oct 2, 2021 · In the area around Coober Pedy, Australia, harsh weather and mineral wealth mean one thing: life is better lived in an underground city. When it's 104 degrees Fahrenheit outside, cave living starts to look pretty good.

Journey to the underground town of Coober Pedy – Australia’s opal capital, boasting a sun-baked lunar landscape, fascinating history and a unique way of life. Descend beneath the ground and discover a labyrinth of underground houses, hotels and even shops.

Around 150 million years ago, Coober Pedy was covered by ocean – and when the water receded, the sandy silica minerals from the seabed flowed into the rocky cracks and cavities and solidified over time into multi-coloured gem-stone – opal. Explore the opal capital!

Feb 14, 2025 · One of Australia's quirkiest towns, there are plenty of things to do in Coober Pedy, from opal hunting to playing on a grassless golf course!

Mar 3, 2025 · Coober Pedy, town and mining field in central South Australia, 590 miles (950 km) northwest of Adelaide, on the Stuart Highway. Most of the total world production of opals comes from the mining site, located in the Stuart Range on the edge of the Great Victoria Desert.

The outback of SA offers a unique and fascinating experience. Base yourself in Coober Pedy and we will help you to discover some of these exciting destinations. Follow the official mail run route, or the old ‘Ghan’ narrow gauge railway line.

Morning – Explore the town of Coober Pedy to discover the unique lifestyle. Key attractions include the underground churches, the grass-less golf course, the Kangaroo Orphanage and the numerous opal shops & displays. Take a guided tour or navigate your own way.

One of the biggest attractions in Coober Pedy is just seeing the town itself! The town is full of bizarre and quirky sights – like this unusual sculpture that’s up near the Big Winch, and right near a lookout that will give you panoramic views of the town.