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Coober Pedy Drive-In Outback Open Air Cinema Inc.
One of the last surviving drive-ins in Australia. Built in 1965 it has been a central part of
community gatherings, in 2015 it was upgraded to a digital projector ensuring excellent
quality for many years to come. Enjoy this unique cinematic experience and remember
explosives are not allowed to be brought in to this theatre! For Screening times please
contact www.cooberpedydrivein.org.au or like us on facebook - Coober Pedy Drive-in
Opal Fields
The Coober Pedy Opal Fields are pitted with
abandoned prospecting drill holes up to
30m deep. Estimated over 1,500,000 open
shafts. Please beware and adhere to the
following warnings.
1. It is illegal to go on a pegged claim
without the miner’s permission.
2. Beware of machinery in operation.
3. Do not go onto the opal fields at night.
4. Watch where you walk and do not
walk backwards, especially when taking
photographs. by Kezia Mannng
Coober Pedy
by Elodie Courtois
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