Lightning Ridge is a remote outback opal-mining town famed for its rare black opal, quirky art, and off‑grid lifestyle. It attracts miners, artists, and travellers seeking hot artesian baths, underground art, and unique tourism experiences.
A laid-back, multicultural mining community with a mix of long-term residents, seasonal workers, artists, and grey nomads. Lifestyle revolves around opal fields, tourism, and community clubs, with a friendly, self-reliant outback culture.
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