Fossick for black opals at Lightning Ridge Since 1902, the outback mining town, Lightning Ridge, has been famous for its rare black opals. There are plenty of opportunities to get into the mining spirit while here: try your luck at fossicking, buy some sparkling gems, or take the self-guided tour of the Walk-in Mine at Bald Hill. You can even enjoy a round of golf on a course set on an old opal field with ‘greens’ of oiled sand. Explore ancient Aboriginal culture at Mutawintji National Park Dominated by the rugged Bynguano Ranges, Mutawintji National Park is characterised by gorges … Continue reading Where to get off the Beaten Track in New South Wales