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Meet the legend, Otto a long-time opal hunter, gouging for the opal in Lightning Ridge.
We are approximately 45-foot (14 meters) underground in this video.
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Lightning Ridge Opal Field
- Lightning Ridge is the most famous opal field in the world
- Lightning Ridge is located in New South Wales, Australia
- Lightning Ridge is home to some of the world's finest opals
History of Lightning Ridge
- Lightning Ridge was first settled in the 1890s
- The town was named after a lightning bolt that struck a nearby tree
- Lightning Ridge quickly became a boom town
The different types of opal found at Lightning Ridge
- There are many different types of opal found at Lightning Ridge
- The most common type of opal is the white opal
- Other types of opal found at Lightning Ridge include black opal, blue opal, and green opal
How to get to Lightning Ridge
- Lightning Ridge is located about 600 kilometers from Sydney
- The best way to get to Lightning Ridge is by car
- There are also flights from Sydney to Lightning Ridge
Tips for opal hunting at Lightning Ridge
- Do your research before you go
- Get a good guide
- Be prepared to spend a lot of time