How Much Is A Travel To Coober Pedy?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The average price of a 7-day trip to Coober Pedy is

$1,778 for a solo traveler, $3,193 for a couple, and $5,987 for a family of 4

. Coober Pedy hotels range from $67 to $304 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $360 per night for the entire home.

Can I travel from Coober Pedy to Adelaide?


The flights from Coober Pedy to Adelaide take about two hours

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How much does it cost to go to Aussie?

Estimated cost
Airfare


$1,200
Accommodations $2,100 Local transportation $600 Attractions $500

Is it worth visiting Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy has a reputation for being a hot, dry, dusty, mining town – and it can be all of that – but that’s not all there is to this quirky, interesting, wild west town.

There is plenty here to do and see to make the long drive, or a couple of days out of an even longer drive, worthwhile

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How many days should I stay in Coober Pedy?

There is much to discover in and around Coober Pedy and a

two day/three night minimum stay

is recommended to make the most of your visit.

Where should I stop between Coober Pedy and Port Augusta?

  • Ranges View rest stop, 61 km north of Port Augusta.
  • Truck stop at Pimba, 174 km north of Port Augusta, 113 km south of Glendambo.
  • Glendambo, 285 km north of Port Augusta, 252 km south of Coober Pedy.
  • Rest stop, 180 km south of Coober Pedy.

Where should I stay between Alice Springs and Coober Pedy?

  • South Pacific.
  • Northern Territory.
  • Red Centre.
  • Erldunda.
  • Camping in Erldunda.
  • Erldunda Roadhouse.

Is the road to Coober Pedy sealed?

Getting to Coober Pedy

Port Augusta is around 3 hours drive north of Adelaide.

Roads are sealed all the way to Coober Pedy

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How much money do I need for 2 weeks in Australia?

How much should I budget for a trip to Australia? A reasonable budget for two for a week in Australia is

around A$2,589

. This is based on staying in good, mid-range accommodation and having a few meals out per week, while preparing some yourself.

How much does it cost to travel the world for 1 year?

So, How Much Does it Cost? In general, you should expect it to cost between

$20,000 to $30,000 per person

to travel around the world for a year. This rough estimate comes from reading travel budgets of other bloggers, various travel planning resources, and our own experience.

What is the cheapest way to travel around Australia?

Getting Around Cheap By

Public Transportation

All of Australia’s cities have reliable, affordable public bus systems. In the bigger, cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, you’ll even find subways and tram systems. This is the cheapest way to travel the cities. Fares cost between 3-4 AUD.

Do you need a 4WD to get to Coober Pedy?

Do you need a 4WD for this trip? The Kanku-Breakaways is about 30km north of Coober Pedy. The road in is unsealed, but fine with a 2WD. It’s worth mentioning, any unsealed road can have issues in wet weather though, so an SUV would be preferable, but

a 4WD is the best and safest option

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Do you need a car in Coober Pedy?


You will need a car to explore the area

, so the Budget Rent a Car location is in town off of Carroll’s Road.

What is the best time to visit Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy has a desert climate. It’s dry and hot in the summer, and cool and dry in the winter. The best time of the year to visit is from

April – October

, when the weather is mild. We strongly recommend that you don’t visit Coober Pedy in January or February.

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How does Coober Pedy get water?

Coober Pedy produces and reticulates its own water.

The water is bought in from a bore 25km North East of Coober Pedy on the Oodnadatta road via a pipeline. The water is then processed through a Desalination/Reverse Osmosis Plant

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How often does it rain in Coober Pedy?

January October Max. Temperature °C (°F) 37.3 °C (99.2) °F 29.3 °C (84.8) °F Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) 14 (0.6) 14 (0.6) Humidity(%) 24% 27% Rainy days (d)

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What is there to do in Port Augusta Adelaide?

  1. Wine meets history in the Clare Valley. Sevenhill Cellars. …
  2. Step back in time at Martindale Hall. Martindale Hall. …
  3. Discover Australia’s oldest German township. …
  4. Port Pirie Regional Tourism & Arts Centre. …
  5. Raise a glass in the Adelaide Hills.

Where should I stay between Adelaide and Port Augusta?

  • Day One: Adelaide to Port Augusta.
  • The Big Cockroach.
  • The Pink Lake.
  • Loch Eel.
  • The Big Blade and Snowtown.
  • Port Pirie and Shakka.
  • The Port Germain Jetty.
  • Sundrop Farm.

How long is the drive from Alice Springs to Uluru?

The drive between Alice Springs and Uluru is an absolute must-do, taking travellers through the heart of the country. And it’s not a long one, either – the one-way trip from Alice Springs to Uluru is just 450km/

5.5 hours

on fully-sealed roads.

How much does it cost to drive from Adelaide to Darwin?

The total cost of driving from Adelaide, Australia to Darwin, Australia (one-way) is $446.40 at current gas prices. The

round trip cost would be $892.79

to go from Adelaide, Australia to Darwin, Australia and back to Adelaide, Australia again. Regular fuel costs are around $5.93 per gallon for your trip.

What is there to do from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs?

  • Alligator Gorge. Image thanks to Trails SA. …
  • Port Augusta. …
  • Woomera / Pimba. …
  • Pimba Salt Lakes. …
  • Coober Pedy. …
  • The Border. …
  • Alice Springs. …
  • Watarrka National Park.

How far is Northern Territory border from Coober Pedy?

Coober Pedy to Northern Territory border –

397 km

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Are there cars in Coober Pedy?

Redspot Car Rentals (serviced by Enterprise)

Coober Pedy Airport car hire has a manned kiosk inside the Coober Pedy airport terminal

; servicing all inbound flights. We have rental vehicles parked within walking distance from the terminal building, making it easy to collect your rental car as soon as you arrive.

Can you take a caravan to Dalhousie Springs?

If you have an off-road camper trailer or caravan,

you’ll easily be able to get to Dalhousie via Mt Dare

(provided you don’t mind corrugations!).

Is Lake Eyre worth visiting?


Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is a showstopper year-round, but the best time to visit is when Outback rains have flooded it with water

. Approximately, a small one-and-a-half metre flood occurs every three years and a large four metre flood occurs every ten years, usually in winter.

Timothy Chehowski
Author
Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.