Step into a lunar landscape right here on Earth in Coober Pedy, the ‘opal capital of the world’! This intriguing mining town is famous for its unique ‘dugout’ homes, carved into the hillside to escape the desert heat. Explore the underground world with a visit to the Old Timers Mine and Museum or the stunning Serbian Orthodox Church.
Hunt for your very own opal gemstone or take a guided tour of the opal fields. The town also serves as a gateway to the spectacular Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, a landscape of dramatic coloured hills.
Film buffs will enjoy spotting locations from ‘Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome’ and ‘Pitch Black’. Each Easter, the town comes alive with the Coober Pedy Opal Festival, a vibrant celebration of opal mining culture with street parades, fireworks and opal-themed events.
