Hotels near Coober Pedy Airport - CPD, Coober Pedy

Very unique town. What you see on the surface is not necessarily what you experience. Took a tour on our first day which we recommend as this gave us a great insight into the history and people of the area, the Breakaways, which were stunning, Dog Fence, Moon Plain, and a working mine - with a glass of bubbles and a very informative and engaging Tour guide, (Noble Tours). The Big Winch 360 Cinema also had lots of historic information about Coober Pedy and the surrounding Outback Towns. We had a meal there - worth recommending - especially on sunset. Faye's Historic Underground Home and Mine also to put on the list. And don't forget the Old Timers Mine & Museum. Plenty more than this but you can do your own 'digging' for more.

The place may look like a slum city but worth the stay & exploration! The place is very interesting & never judge a book by its cover! Lots to see & do - you just need to take off your rose colour glasses. The Serbian Orthodox Church is a must see even if you aren’t religious!! The opal museum is worth a look & take the short tour - the young man is full of knowledge!! The RSL is a great place on a Sunday afternoon & there is so much more to see & take time to speak with the locals.

Nothing really to do unless you haven't done opal mining before, beside shop in opal stores, all the eateries were basically the same, Tommy crow was painting in Josephine's gallery, good aboriginal artwork that was a highlight

Coober Pedy is unique, once in a lifetime experience. Look past the dust and machinery and look under ground and meet the fascinating people. Opal is so beautiful and a perfect keepsake. It is worth paying money for the tours as you learn so much about the history and the people.

I love visiting Coober Pedy for a day, or perhaps two. It's a great place to drive into from either direction - fantastic landscapes - and it's the right place to buy opals or opal jewellery. It also has a really good range of accomodation and eateries for such a small town.

Only stayed overnight as travelling through. But did visit Umoona museum and mine tour and that was amazing and great value for money. Local IGA was well stocked, good variety. Outback Bar and Grill great food, but some portion sizes for some meals are questionable (pork ribs and salt and pepper squid).