Located 526 miles north of Adelaide, in the Australian Outback, one of the most hostile places on Earth, is the town of Coober Pedy. With over 4,000 hours of sunshine a year and barely any rain, this otherworldly landscape is known for opal mining. Now, 16 properties are up for auction from as little as AU$5,000, which is around $3,368  – so if you like the heat and want to escape the rat race, click or scroll through and join us as we look at some of the remarkable homes to choose from...