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Riba's Underground Camping

Hosted by Jason · Coober Pedy, South Australia
4 sites · Tent · 8 acres
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Our Underground Camping is the first and oldest in the world. The temperature remains constant all year 'round. No matter what the temperature outside, underground remains close to 24 degrees. Summer or Winter, this is a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity. We also offer shaded powered and unshaded unpowered sites for campers and caravans, above ground. Being a few kilometers out of town not only assures a safe place to stay but, with no light pollution, you get a magnificent view of the stars! We have a nightly mine tour, as long as we get a minimum of 5 adults. Anyone purchasing a mine tour gets their unpowered camping for free! Other discounts apply to powered sites as well as our underground rooms. Yes! Along with our underground camping we maintain 5 underground rooms for travelers who just want to crash in bed and avoid setting up a camp. With well established trees we attract a lot of local bird life so popular with 'twitchers'. If reptiles are more your groove then we encourage and hand feed our bearded dragons. We're sure you will love your stay at Riba's.
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We have 12 underground camping sites. Each site caters for up to 4 people and a standard size tent. Each site has its own light. You can just roll out your swag if you prefer not to put your tent up. We also rent tents if you don't have one. Our site is pet friendly but, unfortunately, we don't allow pets underground. The temperature remains comfy and constant and you get a good night's sleep with no lights of flies to bother you.
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Tent site · Sleeps 4
We have 12 underground camping sites. Each site caters for up to 4 people and a standard size tent. Each site has its own light. You can just roll out your swag if you prefer not to put your tent up. We also rent tents if you don't have one. Our site is pet friendly but, unfortunately, we don't allow pets underground. The temperature remains comfy and constant and you get a good night's sleep with no lights of flies to bother you.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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Tent site · Sleeps 4
We have 12 underground camping sites. Each site caters for up to 4 people and a standard size tent. Each site has its own light. You can just roll out your swag if you prefer not to put your tent up. We also rent tents if you don't have one. Our site is pet friendly but, unfortunately, we don't allow pets underground. The temperature remains comfy and constant and you get a good night's sleep with no lights of flies to bother you.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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/ night
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Tent site · Sleeps 4
We have 12 underground camping sites. Each site caters for up to 4 people and a standard size tent. Each site has its own light. You can just roll out your swag if you prefer not to put your tent up. We also rent tents if you don't have one. Our site is pet friendly but, unfortunately, we don't allow pets underground. The temperature remains comfy and constant and you get a good night's sleep with no lights of flies to bother you.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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AU$24
/ night
for NaN guests
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4 sites

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100% Recommend6 Ratings · 4 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Nice campsite
Tent ·
Underground Camping
The place is quite and clean with plenty of toilets and showers. They also have a sunset view area which is quite nice.
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Rahafiz R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Underground camping
Tent · Group trip ·
Underground Camping
We had a very comfortable stay at the underground campground and found the staff to be very helpful and accommodating. They recommended things to do in the area and had discounts with some local businesses for campground guests. The camping space was unique and the temperature was a welcome change from outdoor camping in July! Would recommend to anyone wanting to have a unique camping experience.
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Felicity T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
You can hear everything.
Tent ·
Underground Camping
Once I'd seen the set up of a tent underground, I knew that was instantly added to my bucket list. I was not disappointed. I have a Coleman 4 person instant up tent and it fit perfectly. It wasn't as warm down there as I had read so take an extra blanket in winter. One thing to definitely note thou, is that no matter where you decide to camp down there, be it in a cut out or room, everyone can here everything. The middle area where the rooms are was nicknamed snoring alley although it came from a few tent areas as well. Could also have come from mine, I don't know, I was asleep. However when someone started briefly clapping there shoes together to get the dust off them, we learnt it was not shoes but another act that can cause clapping sounds. Luckily it was over very quickly and once they learnt their brief moment was heard by all, that was the end of that. It was hilarious thou.
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Janine H.
9 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Underground camp in room temp cave!
Tent ·
Underground Camping 2
Jason’s place at Riba’s underground camping was a great experience. I went on the mine tour as well to learn more about the opal mining process. The 24C sleep underneath was just what I need after 6C the 2 nights before in my swag. And the caves are really unique and quiet. Great spot to stop and super safe out of town too. Would recommend and come back again on my way through Coober Pedy.
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Tom C.
5 reviews

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Coober Pedy, South Australia, AustraliaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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