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Since 1915 Coober Pedy has exerted a fascination for those who seek the elusive opal, the world’s most colourful gemstone. Coober Pedy is known as the “underground town”, where many locals live in “dugouts” or underground homes.
The earth gives natural temperature control for cool, quiet living in this semi-desert area of Outback South Australia Desert Cave, the only international underground hotel, allows you to experience dug-out style living.
It’s the experience of a lifetime. Underground accommodation, shops, cafe, bar and display areas - all within beautiful soft, natural sandstone surrounds.
Sleep underground (or above if you prefer), enjoy fine dining, splash in the pool, relax in the spa Stroll in the cool comfort of underground shopping. The Desert Cave Hotel is an oasis in the desert.
Coober Pedy offers a great Australian Outback experience. Take in a Desert Cave Hotel’s Tour. It’s the best way to see Coober Pedy and the Breakaways.
• Brilliant azure skies by day, spectacular desert sunsets and glittering starry nights.
• Relax in your dugout- style room of natural sandstone.
• Opal is Australia’s national gem. Take home your own piece of Australia
• Quench your thirst in the world’s only underground bar.
• There is no better place to buy opal than Opal World at the Desert Cave Hotel - direct from the mine to you.
The Desert Cave offers a range of Outback-experience tours. A comprehensive tour of Coober Pedy and The Breakaways, a few hours opal noodling, a mining experience, a trip with The Mailman to Oodnadatta and William Creek or a flying expedition to see Outback wetlands.
There is so much to see and do. Coober Pedy is 850 kms north of Adelaide and 680 kms south of Alice Springs on the sealed Stuart Highway Kendell Airlines operate a daily service. The internationally famous Ghan train stops 34km west of Coober Pedy. Greyhound Pioneer services Coober Pedy and many L national coach companies travel through the town.
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