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Desert Cave Tour

Desert Cave Hotel - Coober Pedy

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Departure Days:

Daily.

Departure Time:

Valid for 01APR11-31MAR12:
- 8:00am and 12:00pm.

Duration:

4 hours.

Inclusions:

- Hotel pick-up.
- Township tour.
- Visit a working opal field.
- View the Breakways and the famous dingo fence.
- Visit an underground church, underground home and underground potteries.
- Opal cutting demonstration.
- Complimentary Opal stickpin.
- Complimentary drink in the underground bar.

Pickup:

Coober Pedy hotels.

Dropoff:

Coober Pedy hotels.

Departure Point:

Desert Cave Hotel.

Instant Confirmation

Cost:

A$196 (2 Passengers)

Itinerary:

Valid for 01APR11-31MAR13:
A comprehensive tour of the underground township of Coober Pedy. Where else could you arrive with just the shirt on your back and leave a millionaire? Tour this fascinating town, hear about its history, precious water supplies and power generation.

On the Desert Cave Tour you visit:
- A Working Opal Field to see opal mining methods. Venture down a former working mine to see opal traces embedded in the sandstone.
- The Breakaways, a range of colourful exposed sandstone outcrops - spectacular views over the Moon Plain - once an inland sea. This dramatically beautiful area has been the set for many internationally known movies.
- The famous Dog Fence (dingo fence) - stretching 5,300 km across Australia.
- The Serbian Underground Church - spectacular excavation, traditional Serbian Orthodox architecture and fascinating sand stone carvings.
- A genuine underground home or "Dugout" - see how the locals live.
- Underground Potteries.
- Opal cutting demonstration - professional advice on opal quality and price.

Child Policy:

Valid for 01APR11-31MAR13:
Accommodation:
Child: 0-11 years inclusive - free of charge when sharing with adults and using existing bedding.
Valid for 01APR11-31MAR13:
Desert Cave Tour, Down and Dirty Opal Digging Tour, Sunset Ghosts and Stars Tour, 3 Day Taste of Opal, 4 Day Outback Colour:
Child: 0-5 years - not catered for.
Child: 6-14 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Valid for 01APR11-31MAR12:
Sunset Ghosts and Stars Tour:
Child: 0-5 years - not catered for.
Child: 6-14 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Valid for 01APR11-31MAR12:
Amazing Kupa Piti Tour, Painted Desert Tour, Outback Mail Run:
Child: 0-5 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 6-14 years inclusive - adult rates apply.

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