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Riba's Underground Camping

1811 William Creek Road | 5 km from Coober Pedy on main HWY, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia
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Adelaide, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

This is my second trip to Riba's Underground camping, and I have to say that its not changed from 2006 to today 2013. Its a good place to stay, like the other reviews so far are spot on, good amenities, free BBQ cooking area, clean showers and toilets and if you pay the Tour you get underground or above ground... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Its cool to do something different and underground camping i for sure didnt do before. The couple who runs the place is a bit older and gives a tour every night through the mines. For only $5 so thats good. It was nice it was ok.

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Alice Springs, Australia
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

Slightly out of town but provides genuine underground camping experience. Great hospitality including mine tour given my Rick, great guy and experienced opal miner. Camping underground provides a cool temperature and peaceful atmosphere. Discount vouchers for the thriving metropolis of Coober Pedy provided upon check in. Clean bathroom, easy parking, don't forget your head torch.

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

So glad that we picked Riba's - out of town a little, quite and friendly. It was very safe to leave the caravan and site see. The mine tour was very good. Had a look at the underground accom. very nice and of course cool. Kitchen & bathroom ammen. very nice. We are all long way from the comforts of... More

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NYC
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15 hotel reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

Of all the places we stayed in during our month in Australia, Riba’s was easily my favorite. The budget rooms are simple but awesome: just a bed and a couple of shelves, wedged into an underground room carved in the rocks. The room was absolutely spotless, the bed was incredibly comfortable, the linens were fresh, and the shared bathrooms were... More

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France
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012 via mobile

Loved staying here. As it was off-peak season we shared the place with only 8 other people. Winter is a great time to come to C.P as stores are all to happy to reduce prices, sleeping underground is a LOT warmer than sleeping above ground and this is definitely the place to do it! Barbara gave us a wonderful welcome... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

We chose this caravan park on basis of reviews and liked it more than expected. A slightly daunting approach on the dirt road, but no problems, and access fine - though the exit from the 'office' lane is a bit tight for big van. Reception was reasonable with a very useful (and practised) advice on local attractions. Office did not... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

The camp site is very well keep for cooper pedy on arrival our first impressions at reception are a bit sad No warm fuzzys here

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2011 via mobile

Stayed here on a whim and really enjoyed it. Double rooms are sparse (you are underground!) but comfy. Kids really got a kick out of it! Barbara gave us heaps of info on what to do and see and where to eat, and Rick's tour was quite informative.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Address: 1811 William Creek Road | 5 km from Coober Pedy on main HWY, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia
Region: Australia > South Australia > Coober Pedy
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Ranked #2 of 5 Speciality lodging in Coober Pedy

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