The GREAT Kanku Breakaways Marathon travels throughout the spectacular Breakaways Conservation Park, 35km north of Coober Pedy. The event started off as a casual conversation between two local Coober Pedy girls, Jayde Frew and Melissa Rosewarne. Jayde’s initial idea was to run 35km to the Breakaways from Coober Pedy as a personal challenge. Melissa then…
Friday 09th & Saturday 10th August 2019 2019 celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Coober Pedy Amateur Gymkhana and Race Club. Arriving in town on Friday with their horses, bikes and swags, Station folk kick up their heels and enjoy the hospitality of the town. Friday 9th August, 4pm, starts with a Meet & Greet at…
31st March and 1st April 2018 www.cooberpedygemtradeshow.com.au The Coober Pedy Gem Trade Show is a Great Outback Show in the Opal Capital of the World. It provides the opportunity for miners, retailers and wholesalers from around Australia and the world to showcase their products to the industry and the broader public. Opal is Australia’s national…
26th January 2018 The Coober Pedy Australia Day celebrations will be held outside the Council Chambers on Hutchison St from 8.30am to 11am. There will be a BBQ raising money for the Royal Flying Doctors. The CFS, Mine Rescue, Ambulance and many more clubs will attend. Come and have some fun, mix with locals and…
Supplying the best opals that nature created. Famous for high quality opal, Hand crafted opal jewellery, Opalised fossils, clams, shells, unique display of Andamooka matrix opal. Open 7 days Contact Details ADDRESS: 106/108 Hutchison St, Coober Pedy SA 5723 PHONE: 0419 034 756 or (08) 8672 3888 EMAIL: info@michellesopals.com WEBSITE: http://michellesopals.com
It’s been 44 years and we have so many wonderful memories and stories about Coober Pedy and the beautiful stone called Opal. Having come to Coober Pedy with limited money and with the prospect of finding the elusive Opal, we didn’t expect to fall in love with the heat, flies and the relaxed lifestyle. “Does…