Radeka Downunder Dugout Motel and Backpacker Inn in Coober Pedy, Outback South Australia, is an independent underground accommodation premises located in the centre of town - 200 metres from shops and restaurants.
Originally an Opal Mine from the 1960s, it was converted in the mid-1980's to 10 motel rooms, 12 budget rooms and 12 dormitories.
8 of the motel rooms are 3.5m under a standstone ridge and you enter at ground level. 2 motel rooms are above ground with windows. The budget rooms and dorms are 6.5m underground down 34 steps.
60% of people who live in Coober Pedy live underground to avoid the heat of the summer. If it is 45 degrees outside, underground it is 26-28 degrees. Winter nights can be close to zero, but underground is is 20-22 degrees.
Apart from being in the middle of strikingly remote desert scenery, Coober Pedy is the opal capital of the world, with the first quality opal gems being found in 1915.
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Room Types:
- Family Rooms (2 Adults / 2 Kids)
- Double Ensuite
- Accommodation for 5+
- Triple
- Quad
- Dorm
Budget:
Nearest Airport: Coober Pedy / Adelaide
Facilities:
- Car parking
- Bar
- Family friendly
- Extra Activities
