Big Winch Lookout
This 8m high structure which overlooks the town was built by Klaus Wirries in the 1970’s to celebrate the Opal Capital of the World. The Big Winch was rebuilt after it was destroyed by gale force winds in 1986.
Wind Turbine Generator
The Nordex Wind Turbine Generator was installed in 1991 and supplied around 4% of the town’s power supply. This was South Australia 1st 150kw Wind Turbine and was decommissioned in 2017.
Underground Churches
Serbian Orthodox Church Church of Saint Elijah the Prophet is the Serbian Orthodox church in Coober Pedy, South Australia, built in 1993 and is dedicated to Saint Elijah. St Peter and Paul Catholic Church The first purpose built underground Catholic Church of its type in the world opened June 25 1967 and extensions completed September…
Boot Hill
Interesting tombstones dating from the early 1970’s including a 18 gallon beer keg for Mr Karl Bratz, “Have a drink on me!”
Mail Run Tours
An Outback Experience with a Difference Travel with the mail man delivering the mail to the historic towns of Oodnadatta and William Creek as well as 5 remote cattle stations including the world’s largest, Anna Creek Station. Stop to view the old Ghan Railway line whilst traveling the famous Oodnadatta track. Follow in the footsteps…
Josephine’s Gallery
Discover the unique aboriginal art and local artifacts. Visit our Kangaroo Orphanage. Feeding times 12:00pm & 5:30pm. Contact Details ADDRESS: 131-133 Hutchinson Street Coober Pedy – South Australia – 5723 PHONE: 0428 356 669 EMAIL: josephine@josephinesgallery.com.au WEBSITE: FACEBOOK
Faye’s Historic Underground Home
Tour an authentic Coober Pedy dugout and learn about life underground. This underground home (or dugout as the locals call them) was excavated in the original method using picks and shovels and a lot of blood, sweats and tears. Built forty years ago by three women this attraction is an insight in to the strength…
Stuart Range Outback Tours
Our air-conditioned Coober Pedy Bus Tours are a hassle free informative introduction to our town and the nearby Breakaways. With Stuart Range Outback Tours you will see the town with a difference and will appreciate its uniqueness and history. Contact Details ADDRESS: Cr Stuart Highway and Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy PHONE: (08) 8672 5179 EMAIL: admin@stuartrange.com.au…
Underground Living In “Dugouts”
It is believed that the soldiers who returned from the trenches of France during the First World War introduced the idea of living underground in homes commonly known as “dugouts”. The miners quickly discovered the advantages of living underground to escape the heat of the summer and winter’s cool desert nights. No matter how harsh…
Kanku Breakaways & Dog Fence
Kanku – Breakaways Conservation Park is Aboriginal owned and the entire park is a registered aboriginal heritage site. It lies 32km north of Coober Pedy and it consists of colourful low hills which have broken away from the Stuart Range, hence their name ‘The Breakaways.’ There are two lookout points which highlight the open spaces…
