Top Things to do in Coober Pedy
The 10 Best Things to do in Coober Pedy, South Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Coober Pedy, Australia including Faye's Underground Home, Old Timers Mine, Tom's Working Opal Mine, Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage, Catacomb Church, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, Serbian Orthodox Church, Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park, St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church, Crocodile Harry’s Underground Nest.
Restaurants in Coober Pedy
1. Faye's Underground Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By AnnieBellaRose - Goolwa, Australia
To think this underground home was hand dug by 3 women in the 60's & 70's was mind-blowing. The home is as Faye left it all those years ago with original furnishings and decor. Following a brief history given to us by Grant, the property caretaker, we were able to walk through at our leisure. We were offered a tour of Faye's mine on the property at a small additional cost. Well worth it. Grant's commentary was informative and gave a great understanding of what this amazing lady achieved during her time in Coober Pedy. Would highly recommend it!
2. Old Timers Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 649 reviews
Relive history and step back in time to 1916 with this original opal mine, historical museum and underground home, designed to give you the ultimate underground experience. Continuous self guided tour and maps available in different languages. Come and see some of the first opal found by Willie Hutchison in 1915. Try your luck and look for opal in our noodling pits. Kids will love it. • Explore an historic 1916 Opal Mine • See the natural seams of opal and fossils • Admire opal with UV lights • Walk through original underground homes • Continuous self-guided tours • Underground gift-shop • Historic museum • Opal jewellery • Noodle in the pits • Large range of souvenirs
Reviewed By 841krisb - Brisbane, Australia
I am an on/off local of Coober Pedy for 25+ years and this is the only place I take tourists to for a quick look if they are short on time. Take your time on the tour; read the signs, look at the faults in the wall and read the history in the museum area. A very easy place to lose track of time for a few hours!
3. Tom's Working Opal Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Opening Wednesday March 31st 2021! Working opal mine situated just 500m north of the town along the Stuart Highway. Open 6 days a week in off peak season and 7 days a week in peak season. Guided and self guided tours are available at our large underground reception area. See modern day equipment in action while on a guided tour with our experienced tour guides. See our showroom where you can buy souvenirs or high quality opal. We aim to give you an experience you will not forget.
Reviewed By frankgustafson - Coober Pedy, Australia
What an amazing tour. They are very friendly and very knowledgeable in opal mining showing all different aspects for looking for opal. It opening shortly due massive renovations by the new owners. Well worth the visit.
4. Josephine's Gallery and Kangaroo Orphanage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Josephine's Gallery is a 'MUST SEE' whilst in Coober Pedy. Wander through the impressive ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY, play a DIDGERIDOO, choose a beautiful OPAL from our extensive range or KISS A KANGAROO. Our passion is raising orphaned kangaroos and we offer you the opportunity to see these amazing creatures up close and maybe even hold a baby. Feeding times daily at 12 noon and 5:30pm. Don't be late!
Reviewed By vivianacalmasini
Local art, baby kangaroos and the most lovely owners. This place deserves a visit, if only to chat to the owners and hear all they do for the injured wildlife around here. Great work.
5. Catacomb Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
An Underground church named after the Catacombs in Rome. A place of serenity where week by week we tell others the great news that Jesus still forgives sin for those who seek him.
Reviewed By GlobalAdventureTrips - Adelaide, Australia
Nice experience visiting this underground church in Coober Pedy. Loved the structure & cool climate inside. Fascinating information provided by our Oasis tour guide. Was so interesting that I forgot to take pictures!
6. Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 521 reviews
An original old mine on Coober Pedy's main street,Umoona Opal Mine has been converted into the town's largest single underground tourist attraction- A "must see" in Coober Pedy An original Opal Mine with guided tours at 10,2 and 4 pm daily Genuine dug-out home on display Historic opal mining interpretive centre Aboriginal interpretive centre Award-winning documentary video "The Story of Opal" Exclusive Opal Jewellery and Opal Stones
Reviewed By Helenjoy77 - Gerringong, Australia
This tour was part of our Ghan Expedition and was outstanding. We were given a tour of the old mine and underground home by Dimitrios who had so much knowledge of opal mining and the history, having been personally involved for many years. He was a class act and we were astounded when he realised we had two deaf participants on our tour and he noticed this and signed personally for them for the whole of the tour. What an impressive man. So caring and compassionate. We salute you Dimitrios.
7. Serbian Orthodox Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By N0anne0c - Warragul, Australia
Very nice, we found this church to be one of the best underground churches we visited in Coober pedy entry is a donation.
8. Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By howardk334 - Sydney, Australia
The Breakaways and driving the circuit are a definite must while in Coober Pedy. Magnificent formations and geological delights, coupled with the indigenous stories and the history of the Dingo fence make this a special excursion. Great at any time, but especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset - but take the Aeroguard!
9. St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church
10. Crocodile Harry’s Underground Nest
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By AnnieBellaRose - Goolwa, Australia
As we approached the property we were met with 3 witches hats and a Great Dane barking at us. Not to be deterred we approach and the dog turned out to be super friendly to the point that he became our tour guide. It turns out the dog is owned by the caretaker who rarely makes an appearance. There is an honor box inside the entrance and that's it. You are free to wander through Harry's home at your leisure. This dugout has some weird and wacky displays and after reading more about Crocodile Harry they were no real surprise. Definitely worth a look as I can't say I have seen anything else like it on my world travels!
