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Lightning Ridge · Crystal Healing Tourism
Famous as the black opal capital with underground homes and a strong mining culture. Activities include mine tours, fossicking, and exploring underground galleries. **Best Season:** April-September **Infrastructure:** Outback tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $80-180
Destination Overview
Famous as the black opal capital with underground homes and a strong mining culture. Activities include mine tours, fossicking, and exploring underground galleries. **Best Season:** April-September **Infrastructure:** Outback tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $80-180
Trip insights
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- Best season
- Autumn
- Difficulty
- 6
- Region
- Australia, New South Wales
Location
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