Coober pedy

In this week's Maphead, Ken Jennings goes down under—literally.The remote South Australian town of Coober Pedy takes its name from the Aboriginal words "kupa-piti," meaning "whitefella hole." And that's accurate—the township is full of holes dug by eager white fellas. In fact, most of the town still

Once a magnet for opal hunters, these days Coober Pedy is a hideaway for hobbits. Here are 13 things to do in Coober Pedy, South Australia.

Coober Pedy, located in the arid outback of northern South Australia, is renowned as the world's leading producer of opals, contributing to over 70% of...

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Discover the real Australian Outback in Coober Pedy and road-trip to Opal Capital of the World partially built underground. Our travel guide covers top things to do, tips on the best underground hotels, and how to get there. Visit Old Timers Mine and underground museum, Sebastian Orthodox Church, sc

There is an underground city in Australia called Coober Pedy and it is known as the "Opal Capital of the World." It has two churches, a bar, a single entrance and a population of over 1,600 people. People live in underground "dugouts" or homes built into the hills to escape extreme heat of up to 47

In Coober Pedy fortunes are made and lost in the hunt for opals. Here's everything you need to know about Coober Pedy opal mining and how to visit.

Coober Pedy, Australia

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A village of Dwarves? A city covered in trash? a whole town underground? These strange places will amaze you!

to escape heat of Central Australia - another coober pedy underground house?:

The town of Coober Pedy, Australia produces more opal than anywhere else. Its culture has been thoroughly shaped by opal mining. Learn more about this colorful location and the methods used to hunt for precious opals.

Humans are infinitely creative and resilient, and that they will live in exotic locales that challenge the limits of logic and/or sanity.

Coober Pedy is a quirky town with a unique charm unlike anywhere else. Here are 13 of the best things to do in Coober Pedy.

A highlight of your visit to Coober Pedy. Sunset drinks here after a day of exploring the town & a bit of opal noodling 💎 So good 🙌 📸 @thevanlifegotus ‘The colours of The Breakaways were something else!! ✨ We were in awe watching the landscape change and light up at sunset, felt like we were looking at another planet 🌅 Definitely the highlight for us at Coober Pedy 💫 Located 30kms out of town in the Kanku- Breakaways Conservation Area, there are two different lookout areas and the bonus…

Brewster Street, Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

An opal mining town in the middle of Australia where people live, worship, and shop underground.

The Breakaways are a fascinating outcrop of deep orange sun-baked mountains near the Outback opal mining town of Coober Pedy. 📸: @_shav_bird_photography

What to do in Coober Pedy, South Australia - Wandering the World