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Things To Do - Shops and Services

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The towns' shops, services and other local attractions are all within easy walking distance of the Opal Inn.

Stock up at the Miners Store Supermarket, Service Station and Post Office in Hutchison Street. Open 7 days a week for just about everything. 

Visit the unique underground churches of varied denominations.

Don't miss Umoona Opal Mine and Museum - a fascinating underground complex featuring an Opal display gallery and historic displays. Guided tours through an Aboriginal interpretive centre, a real opal mine, an underground home plus an award winning documentary "The Story of Opal".

Medical
Coober Pedy has a very modern hospital with medical practitioners. The Royal Flying Doctor is on call for emergencies. Dental and Pharmacy services are available.

Other services

  • Banking,
  • RAA,
  • Post Office,
  • Television and
  • Radio.

Coober Pedy holds an Opal Festival at Easter, Greek Glendi Festival in July and The famous Coober Pedy Races in October.