LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY
How far is Coober Pedy from Adelaide?
9 hours drive
Why did people first come to Coober Pedy?
They found opal shimmering in the dirt
What do most residents do during the heat of day?
Stay hidden in mines or dugouts (underground)
What can tourists do for free in Coober Pedy?
Fossicking (digging for opals)
What makes the landscape around Coober Pedy unique?
Red earth, bare vegetation, pockmarked with holes
What problem did early settlers face with the environment?
Extreme temperatures regularly above 110°
How many countries are represented in Coober Pedy's community?
More than 50 countries
Name two underground places tourists can visit
Underground hotels, underground churches,
Why might the dirt roads be closed?
Due to rain
What architectural solution did settlers develop?
Underground dwellings/dugouts
What evidence shows the town's international diversity?
Olive groves for Italians/Greeks, Chinese restaurant, international grocery stores
What unusual food can you try at John's Pizza?
Kangaroo, emu sausage, sweet cranberry, Camembert pizza
What geological feature marks an ancient shoreline?
The Breakaways (jagged hills)
Why was Coober Pedy attractive to outlaws?
Far from everything, desolate, offered fresh start and fortune
What unusual feature is found in the local cemetery?
Tombstones with colored lights and one with "Have a drink on me"
How long does the mail truck tour of Outback stations take?
13 hours