Beach near Coober Pedy, Australia

Coober Pedy Travel Guide

South Australia, Australia

Coober Pedy is a small outback town in South Australia, with a population of 1,942. It is inland, remote from the coast, and serves as a regional stop in the South Australian outback.

Most visitors arrive through Coober Pedy Airport, which serves the town. Coober Pedy is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan coastal activities elsewhere. The area has a hot, dry climate, with very warm summers and cooler winters.

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1,942

Population

9,660 miles away

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Pays in AUD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 000

Dial code +61

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Coober Pedy

Jan

37°2

Feb

37°1

Mar

34°3

Apr

26°1

May

22°0

Jun

19°3

Jul

18°2

Aug

22°1

Sep

26°2

Oct

30°1

Nov

32°5

Dec

35°2

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Coober Pedy

  1. Serbian Orthodox Church

    christian place of worship

    4.1 km

  2. Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

    historic site

    3.9 km

  3. Big Winch 360

    historic site

    4 km

  4. Old Timers Mine & Museum

    history museum

    4 km

  5. Coober Pedy Drive In

    drive in theater

    4.3 km

  6. Catacomb Church

    christian place of worship

    4.7 km

  7. Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage

    art gallery

    4.2 km

  8. Tom's Opal Mine

    historic site

    2.6 km

Getting there

Coober Pedy Airport · 0 km

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