Coober Pedy Underground Town escapes surface temperatures exceeding 47°C in summer, by carving homes, churches and a hotel 5 metres below ground. Over 60% of the town’s 1,700 residents live in dugouts, which maintain a constant 23°C year-round, saving $1,200 annually on energy bills. This feat is 4°C cooler than the average desert dwelling, offering a more sustainable option than #3’s exposed Gibb River Road campsites. You can tour a 20-metre-deep opal mine or stay in a three-bedroom underground suite for $180 per night.
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