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Coober Pedy Essentials

Coober Pedy is the world’s opal mining capital, defined by its unique subterranean architecture. This selection covers the town's most significant 'dugouts,' including hand-dug homes like Faye’s and the eccentric Crocodile Harry’s. It features underground places of worship, such as the Serbian Orthodox Saint Elijah Church, and heritage sites like the Umoona and Old Timers mines. Beyond the tunnels, the list includes the grassless Opal Fields Golf Club and the salvaged spaceship prop from the film Pitch Black.

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

A former opal mine converted into a museum featuring an underground home display and an Aboriginal interpretive center.

Old Timers Mine & Museum

Hand-dug opal mine dating back to 1916, featuring hidden opal veins and a restored 1920s underground residence.

Faye's Underground Home

Underground residence hand-dug by three women in the 1960s, featuring a subterranean swimming pool and kitchen.

The Big Winch

Elevated lookout point featuring a large-scale replica of a mining winch and 360-degree views of the desert landscape.

Crocodile Harry’s Underground Nest

Eclectic dugout home of a former crocodile hunter, decorated with quirky memorabilia and used as a set for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

Catacomb Church

Anglican church excavated from a hillside in the 1970s, featuring a simple sandstone interior and natural temperature control.

Saint Elijah Church

Subterranean Serbian Orthodox church known for its intricate sandstone carvings, vaulted ceilings, and stained glass windows.

Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club

Grassless 18-hole course where players carry a piece of artificial turf. It is the only club with reciprocal rights to St Andrews.

Film set: Pitch Black Space Ship

Original prop spaceship left behind from the filming of the 2000 science fiction movie Pitch Black.

Coober Pedy Sign

Large-scale metal sign located on the town's outskirts, modeled after the Hollywood sign.

Josephine’s Kangaroo Sanctuary and Art Gallery

Orphaned kangaroo rescue center and gallery showcasing Aboriginal art and local opal jewelry.