Opal Inn: Hotel, Motel, Caravan Park

With well appointed accommodation, all caravan and camping amenities, plus a range of dining, bar and gaming facilities it is a great base to explore Outback Australia.

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How do we get to Coober Pedy?

You can get to Coober Pedy a number of different ways.  Drive up the Stuart Hwy, catch the train, catch a Greyhound bus or fly with Rex Airlines. Click here for more information.

About Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy, in the heart of outback South Australia, is the Opal Capital of the World and is a unique, cosmopolitan town with underground homes, restaurants, shops, churches and walk-in underground mines.

Coober Pedy provides the ideal stopover for travellers heading from Adelaide to Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock). Approximately 850km north of Adelaide and 680km south of Alice Springs on the sealed Stuart Highway, one of the best highways in Australia.

Climate

Coober Pedy has a hot, dry, desert climate. The weather is at its most gentle from April to October with warm sunny days and cool nights. Summer temperatures range from 35 to 47 degrees Celsius. Summer nights are balmy.
The annual rainfall is only 175mm. Four Wheel Drive vehicles are urged to take care or avoid unsealed roads after rain.