January 24, 2006
LIGHTNING RIDGE, NSW, AUSTRALIA: HOME OF THE FAMOUS BLACK OPALLightning Ridge is located in the heart of Australia’s famous outback and is internationally renowned for producing the country’s national gemstone – opal.
With opal mining being the town’s primary industry, the region produces the world’s finest black opals and it is here you can experience the thrill of mining opals. The town has many attractions which allows you to experience and explore the opal fields. You can also try fossicking and watch the experts cut and polish precious stones to perfection.
There are many attractions which make the town unique and appealing for a relaxing family holiday all year round. With daytime winter temperatures of 12-22'C, Lightning Ridge is ideal for a warm winter getaway. Experience the therapeutic benefits of the natural Artesian Bore Baths, or if summer fun is what you are after, the town has a 5 Star Olympic Swimming Pool and Water Theme Park.
Lightning Ridge has a diverse range of native wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, possums and a remarkable range of reptiles. The town is also a haven for rare Australian birds and you can get up close and personal with a number of fascinating animals. .
The region has a number of adventure based tourist attractions including off road vehicle tours. Golfers might also like to try their hand on Lightning Ridge’s ‘country’ golf course and the town also boasts a clay target and pistol club.
Art lovers will be awestruck by the brilliance of local artists. There are a number of local galleries in the town and opal fields. There are also a number of arts and crafts centres including Kangaroo Hill Tourist Centre, Bird of Paradise, Vibes Pottery and Artworks and The Goondee Aboriginal Keeping Place.
Lightning Ridge boasts a 12-month program of entertainment with events including the Easter Goat Races, Opal & Gemshow Expo, spring exhibition of the Arts and Crafts Council, Opal Festival, Aristocrat Black Opal Fours Bowls Carnival, annual Golf Tournament, Pistol Competition and Easter Black Opal Rodeo.
(from www.lightningridge.net.au)
MOST OF THE TIME IT IS DRY AND HOT. OCCASIONALLY IT IS WET AND MUDDY
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