A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves. The town of Coober Pedy is home to over 1,500 people, as well as hotels, restaurants and churches, all of which are located up to 100ft below ground. “Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called dugouts, which are used to avoid the scorching daytime heat,” says photographer Abigail Varney, who visited the unusual town, located 846km north of Adelaide.
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .