Two men stand in an underground opal mine
Opal World, Coober Pedy

Explore Coober Pedy: a quirky underground town in the heart of the desert.

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. Fall asleep tucked beneath the earth’s surface in one of the town’s famous dugouts. Watch this iconic outback town change colour with the famous Outback sunsets, visit one of nature’s most iconic natural wonders, unearth the town’s mining history or fossick for your own opals.

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Coober Pedy is a great base for exploring outback Australia - start planning your outback adventure with our itineraries or guides. From road trips, to dugouts, station stays and places to stargaze, visiting Coober Pedy is a a great way to get closer to the heart of Australia.

Explore Things to do in Coober Pedy

Known for it's underground houses and rich veins of opal, there's no shortage of interesting attractions in this iconic dessert town. Find your very own Coober Pedy opal, take in the dramatic arid landscape or learn about the towns storied history.

Places to Stay Accommodation in Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy is famous for being Australia's underground city. Historically, residents dug their homes into the ground to escape the summer heat, and this tradition has lead to some of Australia's most unique accommodation. Whether you're looking for an iconic stay in one of Coober Pedy's underground hotels or you'd prefer comfortable lodgings on the surface, your stay in Coober Pedy is bound to be memorable.

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