Lightning Ridge - Opals & Mad Max come to life!

Lightning Ridge is an extraordinary town, completely different from any other rural town in Australia.

It is the only place on earth where black opal is found and attracts an eclectic group of people from all around the world who come to make their fortune mining opal.

It is also home to a famous Australian artist, John, Murray, who created this huge emu.

Definitely a place to add to your bucket list.