Explore Coober Pedy: An Australian Town That Lives Underground

Australia isn't call down under for nothing! Come to Coober Pedy to know why. It's a bustling Australian town 846 km north of Adelaide, and here everyone lives underground.

Make way! #GLAadventure is all set to discover the cosmopolitan town of Coober Pedy now.

From Alice Springs to Coober Pedy it's a straight 700 kilometres drive, and you will see how the landscape changes colours slowly while heading towards Coober Pedy.

The red tarmac of the Stuart Highway blends well with the terrain.

The small town of Glendambo provided a perfect mid-way break point!

Glendambo came into existence when the main highway was realigned in 1982 which left Kingoonya 44 km off the main road. From Glendambo to Coober Pedy you'll face the longest stretch of 265km without any facilities, that makes Glendambo a must stop point on this highway.

Just a warning: Glendambo is called the city of flies, and now you know why.

#GLAadventure at Coober Pedy: This underground town was established in 1915 following the discovery of opal there. It's interesting to know that ninety five per cent of the world's opal comes from this area.

Coober Pedy can well be defined as a place that looks pretty deserted, with only a few hotels; the place has the air of an abandoned town.

Just in case you are wondering why it's an underground town - The life above ground is pretty tough because of the scorching temperatures. In the summer, the temperature often exceeds 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). So more than half of the town's families live underground because the temperatures are maintained at a pleasant 23-25 degrees C throughout the year.

This what life looks like in the underground town of Coober Pedy! We bet you will end up dreaming of an underground home yourself.

The dugouts here are not something you can ever visualise; you really have to go and look at some of these homes yourself, or stay in an underground accommodation to know what it really is like.

When at Coober Pedy, spend a morning at this peaceful church: Underground Serbian

And now time for what Coober Pedy is most famous for, all over the world - Opal Mining; it is located 2km southwest of the town. #GLAadventure got to work in an opal mine and it was quite an experience.

From Coober Pedy, #GLAadventure continues its journey in the Australian Outback; next on the itinerary - Kimba, Port Augusta Smoky Bay, Penong and Perth.