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Lightning Ridge

New South Wales

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Lightning Ridge Photo Gallery

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Lightning Ridge Singles and Dating

Singles and Dating

Lightning Ridge Singles and Dating

The Make a Heart service is being developed by the Australian Regional Network for Lightning Ridge Residents, you can also try our other Dating Services on this link for 18-25's and Seniors Dating 50+
Lightning Ridge Chat

Chat Rooms

Lightning Ridge Chat

Remember the days of the CB Radio? Not many do.. Old Style Chat Rooms accross your Town, State and Nationally.. A Free Service for Lightning Ridge and a Place to Meet

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Interesting facts about Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge is a small mining town located in northwestern New South Wales, Australia, known for its unique attractions and rich history. Here are some interesting facts about Lightning Ridge:

1. The town got its name from a shepherd who, during a thunderstorm in 1873, saw bolts of lightning strike a ridge near his campsite. He named the ridge "Lightning Ridge," and the name stuck.

2. Lightning Ridge is one of the few places in the world where black opals are found. These opals are highly sought after for their dark body tone and bright, colorful flashes of color.

3. The population of Lightning Ridge is around 2,500 people, many of whom work in the opal mining industry.

4. The town is known for its quirky attractions, including the Bottle House, which is made entirely out of glass bottles, and Amigo's Castle, a colorful, eclectic home built by an artist.

5. Lightning Ridge is home to the Artesian Baths, a series of natural thermal springs that are believed to have healing properties.

6. The town has a rich Indigenous history, with the Ngemba and Yuwaalaraay people living in the area for thousands of years before European settlement.

7. Legend has it that the town is also home to a large population of yowies, a type of Australian Bigfoot. There have been numerous reported sightings of these mysterious creatures in the area.

8. The annual Lightning Ridge Opal Festival is a major event in the town, attracting visitors from all over the world.

9. The town has a unique underground lifestyle, with many residents living in homes dug into the earth to escape the oppressive heat of the Australian outback.

10. Lightning Ridge is also home to a number of artists and creatives, who are drawn to the town's unique energy and landscape.