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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Coober Pedy

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Coober Pedy, Australia

Updated January 19, 2018

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An opal mining town in the middle of Australia where people live, worship, and shop underground.
Crocodile Harry’s Underground Nest & Dugout

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The longest fence in the world stretches over 3,000 miles to keep the dingoes out.
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The rare Ackaringa daisy.

Found: New Hope for an Endangered Desert Flower

Scientists and volunteers spent more than 100 hours scouring the Australian outback for the rare daisy.
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January 19, 2018

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