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Temperatures in the shade here reach nearly 40 degrees Celsius and water scarcity is what prompted the people of Coober Pedy to build this town.
When talking about Australia, people often think of the Sydney Opera House or Whitehaven Bay. However, there is an equally interesting tourist destination: a town located completely underground in the south of this country.
This is the town of Coober Pedy, which appeared in 1916, and was famous for its mining. The temperature in the shade here reaches nearly 40 degrees Celsius and the scarcity of water is the factor that made the people of Coober Pedy build this town.
The town of Coober Pedy has a population of 2,000 people and all activities of the residents here, from eating, drinking, sleeping, resting, going to church, bookstores, bars... all take place underground.
With a hot and dry climate and a water source quite far away - about 24km, this town has to face a shortage of water, making it difficult for things to grow. So, if you have the opportunity to visit Coober Pedy, visitors should pay attention to saving water as much as possible!
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| The barren landscape around Coober Pedy. Source: Reuters |
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| A sign telling people to conserve water in Coober Pedy. Credit: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images |
Coober Pedy is famous for its mining, especially for its colourful rocks, as the town was once covered by an ocean. After the waters receded, minerals from the seabed filled in cracks in the earth and gave the rocks their vibrant colours.
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| Coloured rocks at Coober Pedy. Source: Wikimedia Commons |
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| Rare opal in Coober Pedy, Australia. Source: Dmitry Chulov/Shutterstock |
According to Coober Pedy District Council, up to 80% of the population has built their homes inside the sandstone. The only difference between “normal” houses and those in Coober Pedy is that these houses have no access to sunlight.
Visitors can come to Coober Pedy to experience underground life with comfortable and cozy living conditions. Faye's Underground Home is a resort that visitors cannot miss when coming to Coober Pedy.
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Bedroom at Faye's Underground Home. Source: Tripadvisor |
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| Swimming pool at Faye's Underground Home. Source: Tripadvisor |
Not only that, Coober Pedy also offers many interesting tourist services for visitors. The church is located about 17 meters below the surface of the earth, the bookstore preserving the history of Coober Pedy or the modern Desert Cave Hotel will definitely be on the list of places to visit for visitors.
In particular, all the entrances to the Desert Cave Hotel are lit by dim lights, both mysterious and exciting, arousing curiosity. Coming to Desert Cave, visitors can experience all kinds of entertainment, from bars, swimming pools, restaurants to game rooms and souvenir shops.
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| Outside the Desert Cave Hotel. Source: Uniq Hotels |
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| The Desert Cave Hotel games room. Source: Parks and Leisure Australia |
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| Umbertó Restaurant at Desert Cave Hotel. Source: Tripadvisor |
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| Swimming pool at Desert Cave Hotel. Source: Tripadvisor |
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| Tourists buy colorful stones at the souvenir shop of the Desert Cave Hotel. Source: Coober Pedy |
Dubbed the “coloured rock capital of the world”, Coober Pedy is a historic town in South Australia, about 1,600 km from Canberra. The nickname comes from the term “white man’s hole” in the Australian Aboriginal language.
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