Unprecedented rains have now transformed this dry bed into a massive inland sea. Situated on the Sturt Range, Coober Pedy is known to the world for the unusual underground lifestyle its inhabitants have adopted. Visitors can stay in a choice of underground accommodation and eat in underground restaurants. Due to the fact the region is so large there is a variety of climates. Generally the further north is warmer and more arid, however winter nnights can fall below freezing point.
Rainfall is low and extremely variable but when it occurs can bring floods.
The area code prefix for telephone numbers is 086.