July 2019, Lightning Ridge, NSW
Lounging around Lightning Ridge
Quite possibly the best attractions in town are the “Three pubs in the scrub” which is a drive out to the Grawin opal fields and its iconic pubs , the “Car Door tours” which entails following the trails of coloured car doors hanging from trees to see the sights of the town and the “Chambers of the Black Hand” a hand hewn underground art gallery like no other. Having got down and dirty noodling for opal and enjoying these tours on our previous visit this time we’re here just for a bit of relaxation and a look around.
It’s interesting to see signs on motel doors and houses declaring “Buying Now”. This means that there is a dealer in residence who is buying rough or polished opals.
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Looks like a fun place!
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Probably the best way to describe Australian opal towns is …hot, dry, dusty and eccentric.
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Quirky is an understatement, the town looks amazing. What a fabulous place. You’re getting around aren’t you?
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Pretty much unplanned and clueless.
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The artwork is great and that looks like a very luxurious cottage for a miner!
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Actually, some of the modern ones are not much better.
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