A comprehensive tour of the underground township of Coober Pedy. Where else could you arrive with just the shirt on your back and leave a millionaire? Tour this fascinating town, hear about its history, precious water supplies and power generation. Visit a Working Opal Field to see opal mining methods. Venture down a former working mine to see opal traces embedded in the sandstone. View The Breakaways, a range of colorful exposed sandstone outcrops - spectacular views over the Moon Plain - once an inland sea. This dramatically beautiful area has been the set for many internationally known movies. Learn about The famous Dog Fence (dingo fence) - stretching 5,300 km across Australia. Also included are visits to The Serbian Underground Church - spectacular excavation, traditional Serbian Orthodox architecture and fascinating sand stone carving, a A genuine underground home or “Dugout” - see how the locals live, underground potteries and an opal cutting demonstration. Departs Daily.
from $114 per person