Carpets of vibrant wildflowers are expected around Coober Pedy in South Australia's north in the coming weeks, with current weather conditions ideal for the rare spectacle. 

Rainfall of 125 to 150mL flooded the Coober Pedy region, located approximately half way between Adelaide and Alice Springs, late last week.

Sunny days have followed and are forecast to continue this week, with locals very optimistic they'll see the landscape come to life over the Easter period.

Robert Coro, Chair of Coober Pedy Retail Business and Tourism Association, said the start of school holidays is perfect timing.

“This week we've seen some spectacular landscape imagery, with floodwaters sweeping through the town and across the surrounding plains and bushland,” Robert said.

“We're expecting all this sunshine now will prompt the kind of spectacular wildflower season that we only usually see very rarely – we had similar conditions around 2009-2011 when Lake Eyre flooded but, prior to that, we probably haven't had these optimal conditions for wildflowers since 2004.

“This school holidays is the perfect time for families to visit the Outback to see the landscapes and the lifestyles that just don't exist anywhere else in the world.”

The expected flowering also offers a fantastic opportunity for photographers and artists.

“People are always so amazed and inspired by the desert in full bloom, especially seeing thousands of South Australia's floral emblem – the Sturt Desert Pea,” Robert said.

”Scenic flights are offered out of Coober Pedy and the views from the air really have to be seen first-hand to be believed.

“The rain has freshened up the entire Outback and the fantastic, vibrant colours, patterns and textures of Mother Nature are on display in all their glory.”

About Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy is located 852km north of Adelaide and 685km south of Alice Springs, along the sealed, all-weather Stuart Highway.

Originally established almost 100 years ago on arguably the world's greatest opal mining site, Coober Pedy is now also widely known for its unique underground lifestyle, 'moonscapes' and landscapes.

Many of the town's major facilities are underground, including hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, churches and private homes.

This novelty attracts tourists from around the world, eager to experience the bizarre sense of the lifestyle – where sound, light, time and direction all seem to become lost.

Other major attractions include historic and working opals mines, locations used in films such as 'Mad Max 3', 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', 'Red Planet' and 'Pitch Black', plus breathtaking natural attractions like The Breakaways and the Moon Plains.

A minimum of two nights is recommended to properly experience the town of Coober Pedy, alongside other Outback destinations.

Bus and air services operate to and from Coober Pedy, as do connections from The Ghan train, and tours can be booked from the Visitor Information Centre or accommodation providers on arrival.

For more information on visiting Coober Pedy, go to: www.cooberpedy.net