Coober Pedy is a unique town in South Australia, famous for its underground dwellings called “dugouts.” Located in a harsh desert environment, residents adapted by building homes beneath the surface to escape extreme temperatures. The town is renowned as the “opal capital of the world,” with extensive opal mining operations. Its lunar-like landscape has served as a backdrop for several films. Despite its remote location and challenging climate, Coober Pedy attracts tourists fascinated by its unconventional lifestyle and the allure of precious opals. The town’s name is believed to come from the Aboriginal term “kupa-piti,” meaning “white man’s hole.”
