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Planning a TripGetting There -- Regional Express (REX; tel. 13 17 13 in Australia; www.regionalexpress.com.au) flies to Coober Pedy from Adelaide. Check the website for discounted fares and specials. Greyhound Australia (tel. 13 14 99 in Australia, or 07/4690 9950; www.greyhound.com.au) runs buses from Adelaide to Coober Pedy for A$162 (US$146/£73) for adults and A$132 (US$119/£59) for children one-way. The trip takes about 12 hours. The bus from Alice Springs to Coober Pedy also costs A$162 US$146/£73) for adults and A$132 (US$119/£59) for children. Passengers bound for Uluru (Ayers Rock) transfer at Erldunda. If you drive from Adelaide, it will take you about 9 hours to reach Coober Pedy along the Stuart Highway. It takes 7 hours to drive the 700km (434 miles) to Alice Springs. Visitor Information -- The Coober Pedy Tourist Information Centre, Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy (tel. 1800/637 076 in Australia, or 08/8672 5298), is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm (closed holidays). A good website, www.opalcapitaloftheworld.com.au, gives a rundown of adventure operators in the area.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Related Features Partner Deals:
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