Visit the real Down Under in Coober Pedy

Visit the real Down Under in Coober Pedy

The next new destination in Australia isn't another beach, marine wildlife or party hot spot - it's the mining town of Coober Pedy in the Outback. Many of the dwellings are underground - a novel draw for backpackers. This opal bearing town of 3500 is still a quick get-rich destination with a multi-ethnic culture. 60 percent of the population are first of second generation immigrants, mostly from Mediterranean Europe.