Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy

Underground dug-outs and mining

Coober Pedy

Underground dug-out

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Underground dug-out

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Closer (zoom) view of underground dug-out/mining.

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Outlying Underground backpacker accommodation

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View towards the Big Winch lookout.

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The Big Winch lookout.

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View over Coober Pedy township from The Big Winch lookout

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View of abandoned vehicles from The Big Winch

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Some of the older underground dwellings in Coober Pedy. The temperature of these dwellings dug into the hills remains constantly cool in the harsh conditions.

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Underground and above ground buildings at Coober Pedy.

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Commercial development within township.

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St Peter and Paul's underground Catholic Church in the township. Established 1965. The oldest church in Coober Pedy.

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Vestibule in the St Peter and Paul's underground church.

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Internal photo of the altar of St Peter and Paul's underground Catholic church.

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Entry to The Anglican Catacomb Church in the township.

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View to one of a number of commercial outlets for opal and souvenirs in town.

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Modern hospital now in the township.

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One of Australia's last operational Drive-In Theatres.

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Example of underground dug-out accommodation in township, not a part of the major tourist accommodation hotels/motels. These have been nicely modernized inside.

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Entrance to Serbian Orthodox Church located further out of town.

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Interior of the Serbian Orthodox underground church.

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Exit corridor from the Serbian Orthodox underground church.

Stuart Highway

Emus crossing the road along the Stuart Highway to Coober Pedy.

Stuart Highway

Had to include these emus although not officially in Coober Pedy, were certainly along the Stuart Highway along the way.

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Location of Coober Pedy, Breakaways