Travel Australia with Kids - Outback Opal Tours - Lightning Ridge
A great family day out in Lightning Ridge - read the full review on the website - coastingaustralia.com
Lightning Ridge - Gem of the Outback - 2014
An overview of things to do in Lightning Ridge, NSW. Home of Australia's Black Opal.
All accommodation including motels/Hotel and Caravan Parks. Tourist attractions. Business's in Lightning Ridge. Tours, Restaurants and Bistro's.
Mulga Opal Field, Lightning Ridge, Australia
Discover the Mulga Opal field in Lightning Ridge, Australia. Listen in as Shannon and John discuss this field known for the precious Black Opal.
Where to find opal in Lightning Ridge
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Thinking of going to Lightning Ridge? Want to try your hand at fossicking for opal?
Justin shows you the places he likes to go where you'll have a good chance of finding some gorgeous colored gems, as well as other fun things to do in Lightning Ridge.
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LROF McDonalds 6 Mile Opal Field, Lightning Ridge, Australia
Listen in as John Ford explains McDonalds 6 Mile Field, and its past as well as its present.
Lightning Ridge - Outback Aussie Trip, Easter 2019
G'day G'day, Lightning Ridge would have to be one of the most interesting places we've visited so far. From an outsider looking in it seems like it would be a hard life. The locals will tell you it is indeed a hard life. However, one thing I noticed was they were all pretty happy and life was simplistic and mostly stress free. A great sense of community can be felt and everyone has time of day for you and want's to know where your from and what your up to. There are many characters in town, and the town itself has many quirks. A must visit place to anyone should you be in the area or not far. Hell, even just make the trip out there. You won't be let down!
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Coorcaran Opal Field, Lightning Ridge, Australia
Discover the Coorcaran Opal field in Lightning Ridge, Australia. Listen in as Bob and John discuss this field known for the precious Black Opal.
We went underground and found opal
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Join us as we go underground to explore an opal mine in Lightning Ridge!
How do you mine opal? What does an opal mine look like? What happens after you dig it out of the ground?!
So many questions answered by Justin and a special guest (who knows more about opal mining and machinery than most!) in this weeks video.
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Grawin Opal Field, Lightning Ridge, Australia
Discover the Grawin Opal field in Lightning Ridge, Australia. Listen in as Bob and John discuss this field known for the precious Black Opal.
We struck it big Opal mining. Excitement kicks in!
Watch Justin and his opal mining crew strike it rich and find some gem opals. The boys are pretty happy when they see amazing colors roll out of the agitator,
Episode 31. Lightning Ridge
Enjoy a look around the unique, outback, opal mining town of Lightning Ridge (NSW Australia)
Lightning Ridge is not your regular sort of town.
Lightning Ridge Opal Miner
Bob Hewlett came to lightning ridge 47 years ago, stayed and became an opal miner. He has pegged a new claim and is optimistic he may have found his fortune …at last. But meanwhile Bob visits his old opal dealer mate Gerry.
Lightning Ridge: The World Capital of Black Opal
GIA visits a legendary opal source in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia.
Australian Opal Cutters Lightning Ridge 2017 Large 540p
Discover an insightful look into the hard working miners that produce the Australian Opal Cutters rough Opal.
Discover the 'heart' of the Australian Opal Mining industry as Graeme Blaiklock takes us on a journey from the rough Opal to the finished jewellery.
Caution: You may catch OPAL FEVER while watching this video.
Russell Coight Lightning Ridge style
Welcome to Black Opal Direct!
In our final video for the year, Justin takes you on an adventure through the great Australian outback. With its wide-open plains and the vast expanse of flat land, it's almost silly that cars even come with a handbrake!
Here in Lightning Ridge, you can always count on your friendly farmer for an afternoon cuppa. Sometimes he's just not quite ready for you, yet.
Most people climb down the mine shafts here in the Ridge, but I've found a way faster way to do it. Just make sure you have health insurance first.
Safety is also important down in the mines because you never know what you'll bump into. You also never know where you'll find opal next; sometimes in the most bizarre cracks and crevices!
Over the years I've listened to your complaints and heard your cries. Justin, why are your hands so dry?? You need a manicure Do you pet your dog with those hands?!
So, I went out and got myself a freshly manicured pair to bring into 2020 with me. Now you've got nothin' on me! New year new hands!
In all seriousness, we appreciate the community you all help us build and love to spread the joy through opal and humour! We're so thankful for everyone that joins us in exploring all the facets of the opal industry and can't wait to show you more next year.
Thank you, and Happy Holidays!
Opal Mining in Lightning Ridge www.blackopaldirect.com
Discover the Opal Mining Process from Start to finish in Lightning Ridge Australia. See how opal comes out of the ground. And also see some insider secrets to the opal industry. Visit blackopaldirect.com to see the opals that come from this amazing place.
Lightning Ridge
Recently, we flew out to Lightning Ridge, the home of black opal.
Black opal is the rarest form of opal, and even in the 21st century, all opal is still mined by hand. There is no successful way to automate opal mining. 90% of the world's opal comes from Australia and the bulk of that now comes from the Lightning Ridge area.
Tour of Lightning Ridge NSW 2013
Tony and Denise Allsop explore more than just black opals at Lightning Ridge.
OPAL GEMSTONE FROM LIGHTNING RIDGE AUSTRALIA blackopaldirect.com
See the best opal in the world at blackopaldirect.com and Justin will take you on a journey into the opal world in Australia. Justin will show you how to cut opal, how to grade and even how to mine. WIth many amazing gem black opals along the way
Welcome to Lightning Ridge
Welcome to Lightening Ridge the home of the black opal. Join us while we tour around the town finding some of the popular spots to visit. See what you can see on some of the coloured door tours around the town. Take the orange door tour out to Grewin and have lunch at the 'Club in the Scrub' followed by a game of golf on the browns. Its an interesting spot to visit as you will see.