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Our underground castle

Debby Clee, 54, Coober Pedy, SA

It’s the best view of the ocean you’ll ever get,’ I chuckled down the phone line.

And I wasn’t lying!

The striking red rocks, dusty ground and sandstone walls are the remnants of the extinct inland sea.

Nowadays, of course, there’s no water – the desert outlook is home to the famous town of Coober Pedy, in South Australia.

‘We found seashells and cockles in the ceiling!’

The iconic destination has attracted tourists from all over the globe.

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