Where should I stop between Adelaide and Coober Pedy?
Port Augusta
Port Augusta This is roughly the halfway point between Adelaide and Coober Pedy – and the biggest town between the two places.
Where do you stop on the way to Coober Pedy?
A great place to stop on your way to Coober Pedy – Review of Woomera Traveller’s Village & Caravan Park
- South Pacific.
- South Australia.
- Woomera.
- Camping in Woomera.
- Woomera Traveller’s Village & Caravan Park.
How many days do you need for Coober Pedy?
How many days do you need in Coober Pedy? We recommend having 2-3 days to make the most of Coober Pedy. This is not just because there are a lot of things to do, but the extreme heat will mean you wouldn’t want to do many activities (apart from those underground) in the middle of the day.
Is there a train from Adelaide to Coober Pedy?
The train from Adelaide to Perth is called Indian Pacific. The train that goes via Coober Pedy is called The Ghan. Different trains. The Ghan runs some 50 kms west of Coober Pedy.
Is the road to Coober Pedy sealed?
Coober Pedy is located about 5 and a half hours drive north west of Port Augusta in South Australia. Roads are sealed all the way to Coober Pedy.
Do you need a 4WD to get to Coober Pedy?
Do you need a 4WD for this trip? The Kanku-Breakaways is about 30km north of Coober Pedy. It’s worth mentioning, any unsealed road can have issues in wet weather though, so an SUV would be preferable, but a 4WD is the best and safest option. In good conditions though, a 2WD will get you where you need to go.
Is it safe to travel to Coober Pedy?
Mines It is dangerous to wander among the diggings. You could fall down a shaft or be mistaken for a thief. Miners in Coober Pedy are a secretive lot and suspicious of interlopers. It is much safer to go to a worked out mine that has been opened as a tourist attraction!
What is the best time to visit Coober Pedy?
Climate. Coober Pedy has a desert climate. It’s dry and hot in the summer, and cool and dry in the winter. The best time of the year to visit is from April – October, when the weather is mild.
Can you drink the tap water in Coober Pedy?
Is the water safe to drink? Yes, it is clean and safe. Coober Pedy’s water supply comes from a bore 26km out on the Oodnadatta Road. It is filtered and treated in town.
Is the road between Coober Pedy and Marree sealed?
This is a very scenic route, travelling through the spectacular Ikara-Flinders Ranges and past majestic Wilpena Pound. Roads are sealed until Marree.
