Coober Pedy
Day six - Coober Pedy
Population is 1762
Big 4 Caravan Park - (Powered site) 2 nights - $99 with $11 discount
Fuel - $178.35
542km
This was the most interesting drive so far, nothing to see but so much to look at! It was a hard day with the kidlets (they weren't in the mood to travel this far and be nice to each other) which was fine, we just made more stops along the way. Finally, the sun was shining and I felt at ease as I just sat and looked out the window soaking up the sun rays, I kept looking at Adam with a smile on my face.
One thing that really scared me was the Triple Trailer Road Trains. Holy Dooley!!! I put my foot on the brakes a few times (I was the passenger 😂) Those thing cruise along at a nice speed and the back end just swings around..

As we cruised into Coober Pedy you could tell that we were getting close, Piles of dirt as far as the eye can see (and dust) the Big 4 was the first turn off as we came into town, a nice 18 degrees. We get sorted and set the caravan up then head to the office to book a tour. $244 for the 5 of us (2 adults and 3 kids) for 5 hours, that's a bargin for the five of us.

Day Seven - We have the morning to explore this pretty little town, top up some much-needed supplies (bread, banana's etc) After the IGA visit. We do a drive around this little dusty town and let me tell you... There isn't much to see! At least that's what we thought.....
Our tour left the office at 1pm. Noel, our tour guide is waiting! We board the little dusty bus (cause there is dust everywhere) He starts to chat about the historic stories of the town. Now, this tour was by far the best thing we did. It ranged from an underground house/Motel that is in mid-construction. Underground tunnels and even a beautiful church.. Well worth every cent
All in all Coober Pedy was a pleasant surprise.. A little lesson is to not judge a book by its cover, it really does pay to have a good look around and talk to some locals and understand the history.
PS. Don't forget to get 20 cent pieces for the showers and water....
Accommodation = $99.00
Fuel = $178.35
Food = $156.00
Travelled = 542km Family Tour - $299.00
TB👄

Big 4 Caravan Park - (Powered site) 2 nights - $99 with $11 discount
Fuel - $178.35
542km
This was the most interesting drive so far, nothing to see but so much to look at! It was a hard day with the kidlets (they weren't in the mood to travel this far and be nice to each other) which was fine, we just made more stops along the way. Finally, the sun was shining and I felt at ease as I just sat and looked out the window soaking up the sun rays, I kept looking at Adam with a smile on my face.
One thing that really scared me was the Triple Trailer Road Trains. Holy Dooley!!! I put my foot on the brakes a few times (I was the passenger 😂) Those thing cruise along at a nice speed and the back end just swings around..

As we cruised into Coober Pedy you could tell that we were getting close, Piles of dirt as far as the eye can see (and dust) the Big 4 was the first turn off as we came into town, a nice 18 degrees. We get sorted and set the caravan up then head to the office to book a tour. $244 for the 5 of us (2 adults and 3 kids) for 5 hours, that's a bargin for the five of us.

Day Seven - We have the morning to explore this pretty little town, top up some much-needed supplies (bread, banana's etc) After the IGA visit. We do a drive around this little dusty town and let me tell you... There isn't much to see! At least that's what we thought.....
Our tour left the office at 1pm. Noel, our tour guide is waiting! We board the little dusty bus (cause there is dust everywhere) He starts to chat about the historic stories of the town. Now, this tour was by far the best thing we did. It ranged from an underground house/Motel that is in mid-construction. Underground tunnels and even a beautiful church.. Well worth every cent
All in all Coober Pedy was a pleasant surprise.. A little lesson is to not judge a book by its cover, it really does pay to have a good look around and talk to some locals and understand the history.
PS. Don't forget to get 20 cent pieces for the showers and water....
Accommodation = $99.00
Fuel = $178.35
Food = $156.00
Travelled = 542km Family Tour - $299.00
TB👄
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