GUEST INFORMATION
We’ve gathered everything you need to help plan your stay and make the most of your time in Coober Pedy — including local attractions, tours, dining, maps, travel tips, outback experiences, and essential local services.
WHERE IS COOBER PEDY?
Coober Pedy is located in the heart of the South Australian Outback and is a popular stop along the iconic Stuart Highway.
Approximate driving distances from major destinations:
• 845km north of Adelaide
• 538km north of Port Augusta
• 685km south of Alice Springs
• 730km south of Uluru
DIRECTIONS TO THE MOTEL
LOT 1141 McKenzie Road Coober Pedy
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From the Stuart Highway, turn onto Hutchison Street (the main road) and continue north through the centre of town.
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As you travel along Hutchison Street, you will pass the Coober Pedy Drive-In on your right at the corner of Umoona Road.
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Continue straight ahead and take the second street on your right - Catacomb Road.
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From Catacomb Road, take the second right onto McKenzie Close.
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The Lookout Cave is located approximately 200 metres ahead up the hill on the left-hand side.
OUTBACK MAPS & GUIDE BOOKS
To help you make the most of your stay in Coober Pedy, we provide helpful maps, local travel guides, and visitor information covering attractions, scenic drives, dining, tours, and essential outback travel tips. Click the links below to access our recommended guide books and maps for planning your adventure.
OUTBACK ROADS
Thinking of exploring the outback back roads?
Please note that dirt roads and remote tracks can vary greatly in travel conditions and may close due to weather, flooding, or road damage. For the latest road conditions, closures, and flood updates, please call 1300 361 033 or click the link below before travelling.
WHERE TO EAT
BIG WINCH - CAFE 360
0417 902 224
JOHNS PIZZA BAR
8672 5561
OLIVER STREET CAFE
8672 5703
OUTBACK BAR & GRILL
8672 3250
GETTING AROUND TOWN
While Coober Pedy is a small outback town, many of its attractions and points of interest are spread across different areas, often requiring travel over steep and hilly terrain. The region’s climate can also be unforgiving, with extreme temperatures experienced in both summer and winter. As taxi services, public transport and Uber are unavailable — and local transfer services are limited — guests arriving by bus or plane are strongly encouraged to arrange car hire prior to arrival for the best experience exploring the region comfortably and safely.
We strongly recommend pre-booking your hire car to avoid disappointment, as vehicle availability in Coober Pedy can be limited.
For most travel periods, we suggest arranging car hire at least 2–3 weeks prior to your arrival date. If you are planning to visit during the busy winter season — particularly June, July, or August — car hire should be booked several months in advance to secure availability.
BUDGET / AVIS CAR RENTAL
PH: 0417 805 891
EMAIL: cooberpedy@sa.budget.com.au
ENTERPRISE - 4WD/CAR HIRE
PH: 02 8303 2293 OR 1300 035 807
EMAIL: Enterprise booking website
AVIEN AIRPORT SHUTTLE
08 8646 5114 | 04 3086 0461
AUTO SERVICES
COOBER PEDY AUTO CENTRE - (RAA)
8672 3000
COOBER PEDY AUTO GLASS
131 838
COOBER PEDY TOWING
8672 3000
COOBER PEDY TYRE CENTRE
8672 3322
SPORTS & CLUBS
CRAFT MARKET
8672 3214
GOLF CLUB
8672 5353
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
8672 5210
ITALO-AUSTRALIAN MINERS CLUB
8672 5101
LIONS CLUB TRASH 'N' TREASURE
8672 5685
SHOOTERS CLUB
0427 649 389
SWIMMING POOL - Seasonal
8672 5388
EMERGENCY & HEALTH
AMBULANCE / POLICE / FIRE EMERGENCIES
Dial 000
VISITING DENTIST
8672 3096
DOCTOR - COOBER PEDY MEDICAL CENTRE
8672 5102
HEALTH DIRECT
Access to a GP at night, on weekends and public holidays
Phone: 1800 022 222
COOBER PEDY HOSPITAL
Phone: 8672 5009
LIFELINE (24 Hours)
Phone: 13 11 14
PHARMACY (Hutchison St)
8672 3444
POLICE NON EMERGENCY
131 4444
SES/ / MINE RESCUE
8672 5999
OTHER TOWN SERVICES
IGA SUPERMARKET
8672 5272
DUSTY RADIO
0422 837 951
POST OFFICE/BANKING SERVICES
8672 5062
HOME HARDWARE
8672 5051
CALLARBRATIONS LIQUOR STORE
8672 5051
