Coober Pedy SA 5723
(Pop 2 000)
Pic: by Matt Malone
Coober Pedy is a fascinating, cosmopolitan Outback opal mining town. It is located 846 km north of Adelaide and 685 south of Alice Springs. This ethnically diverse, community is made up of 45 nationalities, 60% of them Europeans. With summer temps rising to 50 deg C, 80% of the population live underground. Opals were first discovered in 1915 and the township derives its name from Aboriginal 'kupa piti' meaning 'white men down holes' Opal Festival (Easter), Coober Pedy Greek Glendi (July), Amateur Race Meeting and Gymkhana (Oct).
Accommodation:
Coober Pedy has half a dozen motels, 3 hotels, holiday apartments/cabins in the 4 caravan parks.
Visitor Information Centre: Council offices, Hutchison St. Tel (08) 8672 5298 or 1800 637 076 (Mon-Fri).
Airport: Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), Airport Rd off Stuart Hwy. Tel (08) 8672 5298.
Hospital: Coober Pedy Hospital, Hospital Rd. Tel (08) 8672 5009.

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