Top Things to do in Coober Pedy
What to do and see in Coober Pedy, South Australia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Coober Pedy, Australia including Tom's Working Opal Mine, Catacomb Church, Serbian Orthodox Church, St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church, The Big Miner, Crocodile Harry’s Underground Nest, Dog Fence, Spaceship from Pitch Black, Big Winch.
Restaurants in Coober Pedy
1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church
5. The Big Miner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By CherylP631 - Adelaide, Australia
Loved this place. Friendly and full of knowledge, sharing stories and his passion for opals. Definitely recommend a visit.
6. 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!
7. Dog Fence
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By iggydi2018 - Brisbane, Australia
We travelled through Coober Pedy a few years ago (so I didn't go in September 2019) and went to see this fence. We have seen the fence from the start/finish in Queensland and many places in-between. My goal is to see the end/start in South Australia. I have been fascinated by the story of the Dog/Dingo fence for many years. Driving out to the dog fence in Coober Pedy is an amazing drive with the breakaways and the moonscape looking scenery along the way. If you are interested in the Dog/Dingo fence this is a must see
8. Spaceship from Pitch Black
9. Big Winch
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By JeanF358 - Canberra, Australia
Worth driving up to the lookout to see this "big" structure at close hand. The plaque says the original was destoyed in a cyclone in 1987, but elsewhere I read that it was destroyed by fire. Took us a while to find the road up, but Coober Pedy is a small place, so we found it eventually. Great views.
