Coober Pedy
Australia · State of South AustraliaAU
Town in South Australia
Coober Pedy 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 mined there. A blower truck is raised above the town sign, representing the importance of opal mining to the town's history. Coober Pedy is also renowned for its below-ground dwellings, called "dugouts", which are built in this fashion due to the scorching daytime heat.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,437
- Coordinates
- -29.014, 134.755
- Timezone
- Australia/Adelaide
- Elevation
- 226 m
Overview of Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy belongs to State of South Australia, Australia and has the feel of a small settlement. Around 1,437 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are adventure, culture and nature. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Coober Pedy
Adventure in Coober Pedy
(4)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks and Treasure Hunts as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Coober Pedy's own activity tags.
Culture in Coober Pedy
(3)Under culture, Coober Pedy is tagged with Castles, Mines and Statues. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Coober Pedy.
Nature in Coober Pedy
(1)Coober Pedy records Desert under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Coober Pedy. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Coober Pedy
(1)Wellness lovers get Ranches. It is a direct read of Coober Pedy's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Coober Pedy
(1)The other activities shortlist for Coober Pedy: Secret. It is a direct read of Coober Pedy's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Coober Pedy
October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in State of South Australia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Australia/Adelaide on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Coober Pedy that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Coober Pedy known for?
- Travellers associate Coober Pedy with adventure, culture and nature. It sits in State of South Australia, Australia and counts about 1,437 residents.
- What can you do in Coober Pedy?
- Coober Pedy is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Treasure Hunts and Castles, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Coober Pedy?
- October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Coober Pedy located?
- Coober Pedy belongs to State of South Australia, Australia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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