COOBER PEDY in South #Australia is an entire town where the people live underground.
Coober Pedy is the opal capital of the world and where opals were once dug out by hand the dug outs that began as one room expanded as people dug deeper in their search for opals.
The homes are not caves but are actually dug into the hill sides. The entrance is usually at street level, and the rooms extend towards the back into the hill. They are no longer dug out by hand but by machinery and then the walls are sealed with a clear layer to prevent dust.
Fancy a stay in an underground? Choices are endless from B&B's, Hotels,Resorts and a backpackers hostel.
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