Coober Pedy photo essay

• • April 19, 2011 0
Coober Pedy South Australia sign
Coober Pedy's sign is a little different to normal.

Old Timers Mine, Coober Pedy South Australia
The entrance to the Old Timers Mine

Camel on the wall of the Old Timers Mine, Coober Pedy South Australia
A camel on the wall of the Old Timers Mine

Linda in the Old Timers mine, Coober Pedy South Australia
The ceilings in the Old Timers Mine can be a bit low, you'll need the hard hat.
Noodling for opals in Coober Pedy South Australia
Many of the mines have noodling pits, where you can fossick for bits of opal among worthless stone,
Opals in Coober Pedy South Australia
Opal shops abound - you're sure to find something that you like if you didn't have any luck in the noodling pit.
Underground church in Coober Pedy South Australia
If you've ever fancied going to an underground church, here's your chance.
Baby kangaroo in Coober Pedy South Australia
It's not all mines and opals, there's also a small kangaroo sanctuary in Coober Pedy.

We travelled to Coober Pedy thanks to Adventure Tours Australia. Thanks also to the Old Timers Mine and Comfort Inn Coober Pedy Experience.

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