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Lightning Ridge
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Lightning Ridge
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This large outback mining town has all its activity—including tourism—focused on opal production. The surrounding area is also rich in fossils.
Overview of Lightning Ridge
This large outback mining town has all its activity—including tourism—focused on opal production. The surrounding area is also rich in fossils.
Key Details
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 2,284 (2016).
- Area:
- Altitude: 170 m.
- Website: https://lightningridgeinfo.com.au