• Liz McOutbackTraveler
    The mine tour was interesting, but the tour of the display home was mind boggling. There were photos of the faDon't think dugout living is for me 😬Lunch at 360 Big WinchOpal mines everywhereWater refill. $1 for 30 litres 😁Seeya Coober Pedy 👋

    Coober Pedy

    June 4, 2021 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    SA
    Strange place!
    Anyone is able to lease a plot of dirt for a year and dig for opal.
    This place is so weird, I can't describe it, has to be seen to be believed. People living in caves (dugouts) - there is a zoning "residential underground". The town is a scrap metal heap, old trucks, cars and mining equipment rusting out everywhere.
    Definitely felt like a different country (or planet? 😂).    Read more