Serbian Orthodox Church, Coober Pedy
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Facts and practical information
Church of Saint Elijah the Prophet is the Serbian Orthodox church in Coober Pedy, South Australia, built in 1993 and is dedicated to Saint Elijah. It belongs to the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand. The church is a popular tourist attraction because of its underground location. The whole church complex, with a church, a community hall, a parish house and a religious school, is carved in the sandstone between 3 and 17 metres under the ground level. ()
Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 29°0'46"S, 134°46'23"E
Day trips
Serbian Orthodox Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Old Timer's Mine, Umoona Opal Mine, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum.