Coober Pedy Hybrid Renewable Power Station

EDL built, owns and operates the Coober Pedy Hybrid Renewable Power Station that uniquely combines 4MW wind generation, 1MW solar generation, a 1MW/500kWhr battery and other integration technologies. Since commencing operations in July 2017, the multi-award-winning power station has delivered lower-cost and more stable electricity …

Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park

The Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park is a 14,300 hectare park approximately 25km north of Coober Pedy. The park has spectacular coloured hills, flat topped mesas and gibber covered plains (locally referred to as "moon plain"). The entire park is an Aboriginal Heritage site and is protected under both the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 ...

Coober Pedy

This full day tour takes in the highlights of Coober Pedy, including a visit to a subterranean place of worship – The Serbian Orthodox Church. It was chiselled from the earth and it's lofty 'ballroom' style design and stained glass windows make it one of Coober Pedy's most awe-inspiring structures. At the Umoona Opal Mine and Museum, you will be given the …

Cellarbrations

Al your liquor needs at great prices. Large range of SA Wines. Contact Details. PHONE: (08) 8672 5051 ADDRESS: Hutchison St, Coober Pedy EMAIL: cooberpedyliquor@cartersretail

Coober Pedy Facts

July is the coldest month of the year in Coober Pedy. Average annual rainfall at Coober Pedy is very low: just 175 millimetres (6.8 inches), although this varies. February is usually the wettest month of the year, and April the driest. However, rain can occur at anytime during the year. Tourist Information Centre.

Water Information | District Council of Coober Pedy

The Water Access Charge for Financial Year 2023-24 is $302.75. Tier. Price per kiloliter. Residential and Commercial - Tier 1 - First 35kL per quarter. $8.36. Residential and Commercial - Tier 2 - 36kL to 130kL per quarter. $11.70. Residential and Commercial - Tier 3 - Above 130kL per quarter. $13.34.

Caravan Parks

The Opal Inn Hotel, Motel and Caravan Park in the centre of Coober Pedy, has something for everyone with well…. Riba's Underground Camping. Riba's Underground Camping lets you experience underground camping and living. Located just five minutes from the opal capital of the…. View the Accommodation Guide. Latest Information. Tom's Opal ...

Underground Churches

The Catacomb Underground Church was dug out in the mid 1970's and dedicated by the Anglican Church thereafter. It is very quiet and a great place to meditate, pray, or just sit and be still. The Catacomb Church Ph 08 8672 5038, Catacomb Rd Coober Pedy. Service 9:30am Sun A Bible Believing Anglican Fellowship

Akubra hat

Coober Pedy - Fern. 53. Akubra Hats. Pickup available, usually ready in 2 hours. 89 South Street South Kempsey NSW 2440 Australia +61265626177. Add to cart. Coober Pedy - Fern Sale price $320.00 Regular price (/) Add to cart. Coober Pedy - Fern Sale price $320.00 Regular price (/) Select Size: 53.

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Coober Pedy

12. St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church. 74. Churches & Cathedrals. By K5802EYjohnk. A cute little underground church, right in the centre of town. Worth a quick pop in to see something so unusual. 13. Coober Pedy Tourist Information Centre.

Coober Pedy Area School

Coober Pedy Area School. Coober Pedy Area School caters for students from reception to year 12. It is situated 850kms from the Adelaide CBD. We do have a Preschool onsite. Our local partnership is Far North. The school has a 2020 ICSEA score of 780 and is classified as Category 1 on the Department for Education Index of Educational Disadvantage.

Home | District Council of Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy generates it own power by a stand-alone Hybrid Diesel / Wind / Solar System. Find out more about our power supply. Read More. Find Us. District Council of Coober Pedy . Lot 773 Hutchison Street. Coober Pedy SA 5723 . Contact Us. Office: 08 8672 4600. Depot: 08 8672 4626.

About Coober Pedy

Industry and Income. Coober Pedy is a major regional service centre for Outback South Australia, with essential services including medical, health, welfare, law and order, education and leisure. The four main industries are opal mining, tourism, primary production and support services. Together with nearby Andamooka and Mintabie, Coober Pedy ...

Radeka's Downunder

Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Budget Rooms is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, on the town's main street.The unique underground accommodation is located between the BP and Ampol service stations. Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Budget Rooms offers a courtesy pick-up and drop-off for airport for Regional Express …

The History of Coober Pedy

Recent History Coober Pedy was originally known as the Stuart Range Opal Field, named after John McDouall Stuart who, in 1858, was the first European explorer to visit the area. In 1920 a new name was needed so a post office could be established, Stuart Range being unsuitable owing to the similarity to Stewart Range in the south east of SA. At ...

Coober Pedy

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Underground Living In "Dugouts"

It is estimated that about 50% of the population live underground now. Most. dugout homes are excavated into hillsides rather than dug from shafts. The soil in the Coober Pedy hillside is stable enough to allow huge ceiling spans in rooms and it is not unusual for a mining family to buy an adjoining property and tunnel to link two dwellings, or ...

Coober Pedy

The great news is that Coober Pedy is very easy to get to. It's located right on the Stuart Highway, a full day's drive from Adelaide – 835 kilometres (518 miles)- and half a day's drive from Alice Springs -688 kilometres (427 miles). You don't have to drive, though.

Coober Pedy: The Australian town underground

The benefits of living underground in Coober Pedy. Fifteen months after they arrived in Coober Pedy, Chris and Sarah Orloff bought their own dugout in the centre of town, which they are now renovating. "We paid £14,000 for it, which sounds a lot for a hole in the ground, but they're in great demand," explains Sarah. "We had to rip everything out.

Tours

Discover the unique aboriginal art and local artifacts. Visit our Kangaroo Orphanage. Feeding times 12:00pm & 5:30pm. Contact Details ADDRESS: 131-133…. Mail Run Tours. An Outback Experience with a Difference Travel with the mail man delivering the mail to the historic towns of Oodnadatta…. Noble Tours Australia. Travel Coober Pedy and the ...