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Big Opal - Underground Mine Tour, Lightning Ridge

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  • March 18, 2017
    A one man enterprise, and one of the few mines open when we were there. A bit overpriced, but fairly interesting self guided walk down spiral staircase and along mine passages. He said the opals he wa...  more »
  • March 8, 2017
    We enjoyed our visit but the exhibit really needs refreshing and updating. The mannequins are falling apart and need some TLC. The written bulletins are informative however it would be better if the p...  more »
  • January 3, 2017
    We found the price of visiting the mine a little expensive, but it was a pretty interesting walk underground to look at a mine. Make sure you wear your helmet as there are plenty of places to bump you...  more »
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