Coober Pedy Drive In

Along with opals, underground dugout living and unique mining machinery, the Drive–in is a feature of Coober Pedy. It is one of the last surviving drive-ins in Australia and one of the longest running outdoor theatres in the state.  Before the drive-in was built in 1965, the only regular gathering point for people to meet and greet was at the store on truck day. Films had been shown previously in the town hall using projectors mounted on a platform hung from the rafters. Before that there had been showings of cartoons projected on the wall of Brewster’s Store. The Drive-In provided a multicultural venue for people to regularly get together to share news, gossip and entertainment. Families used to come when the gates opened prepared to have a picnic meal before the films started.