Like the opals it’s famous for, the town of Coober Pedy is a real gem. Most tourists never get to discover its great attractions due to its remote location, but with a train stop nearby, you can get there effortlessly. Searching for opals is a once in a lifetime experience and the underground homes and stores located here are something that you really have to see to believe.

The Painted Desert and Moon Plains offer unforgettable desert scenery and of course Coober Pedy is a gateway to the spectacular Lake Eyre and Flinders Ranges regions. All are unique sights you’ll be glad you took the time to see. As always, our tour options are designed to fit in perfectly with the rest of your holiday, whether that be reboarding the train, taking a flight to your next destination or even touring through remote outback landscapes on your way to Adelaide.

Coober Pedy ‘Little Gem’ Tour - 4 days This is a fantastic way to learn all about the history of this famous opal mining town. Highlights include a full guided tour of the town, discovering the Painted Desert and the Moon Plains, views of the Breakaways, visiting an underground home, the 9000km dog fence, working opal mines and having the chance to dig for your fortune in an opal mine. You also get to stay at the Desert Cave Hotel where some rooms are built ‘dug out’ style underground! Includes: Canapés and champagne on arrival, touring, some meals, accommodation, one way transfer from Manguri siding Desert Cave Town Tour - Half Day Coober Pedy holds a fascination for visitors from all over the world. An "underground" town where you could arrive with just the shirt on your back and leave a millionare! Tour the town, hear about its history, about the precious water supplies and power generation. Every element of life is hard-one in Coober Pedy. Visit a working opal field, see the Breakaways, a range of colourful exposed sandstone outcrops and travel the famous dog fence. There is an underground church and underground homes. An amazing introduction to this famous outback town. Includes: Touring and return transfers. The Outback Mail Run - 1 Day The Mail Run Day Tour travels over a triangle between Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta and William Creek, visiting points of interest and delivering mail bags to all cattle stations on the way. The route covers 600km of colourful terrain, passing historic ruins and monuments and part of The Overland Telegraph line. Also visit bores and cattle station homesteads. Try indication of life in the outback. Includes: Touring and return transfers.