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Faye's Underground Home, Coober Pedy

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At Faye's Underground Home, take a peek into the Hobbit-like existence of Coober Pedy residents. Inhabitants of the opal-mining town beat the South Australian heat by building their homes beneath the Earth's surface. With its small indoor pool, fully-furnished kitchen, fireplace (for winter heating), and comfortably furnished rooms you'll find Faye's home particularly sophisticated. Faye no longer lives here, but the current couple residing in her home has opened it to the public. Take a tour from them for a small fee, and listen to the history of the town and Faye's ingenious little home. The house's location underground moderates its temperature year-round, so you should be comfortable whenever you visit. Our Coober Pedy travel itinerary planner makes visiting Faye's Underground Home and other Coober Pedy attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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  • This authentically maintained home underground is remarkable in its creation. The two current occupants are maintaining it well and definitely worth s visit at $5 per person only.  more »
  • We chose to do the house tour as well as the mine tour. Great value and such an interesting start to our stay in Coober Pedy. It gives you a good inside into life here at that time and in many ways li...  more »
  • What an underground experience!. The design of the house is so beautiful; the swimming pool in the entertainment area, what an idea. Excellent guide took us around. The succulent garden outside is fan...  more »
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