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New South Wales

Lightning Ridge

BLACK OPALS, BOHEMIAN SPIRIT AND OUTBACK MYSTERY

Lightning Ridge shines as a one-of-a-kind outback town where creativity and adventure meet. Famous for its rare black opals, the town invites you to fossick for your own gem or explore the quirky underground chambers of local artisans. Discover the eccentric sculptures along the Car Door Tours or soak in the soothing artesian bore baths under vast starry skies. It’s a place where outback charm meets unconventional wonder.
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