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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- South Australia
- Adelaide
- Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy, the opal mining town located in the harsh outback
of South Australia about 540 miles (850km) north of Adelaide,
operates largely underground. Homes, a church, a pottery studio and
various businesses consist of 'dugouts', which have been built by
the locals to escape the intense heat of this harsh region. Coober
Pedy is recognised as the largest producer of opals in the world,
and more than 100,000 tourists from around the world make the long
pilgrimage to this unique town every year. The town features a
working mine with a museum and shop for visitors, who can opt to
stay in the 'Desert Cave Hotel' underground. The town is located
beside the Stuart Highway, Highway 87, which provides plenty of
refuelling spots on the route from Adelaide in the south or Alice
Springs in the north. It is also possible to reach the town by air
with Kendell Airlines, or by coach.
Information & Facts
Address
Visitor Centre is located in the District Council Office,
on Hutchison Street
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Visitor centre is open from 8.30am to 5pm on
weekdays, and from 10am to 1pm on weekends and public holidays.
Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day