Photos courtesy Lightning Ridge Festival
The town of Lightning Ridge is bright and shiny this week with the annual Lightning Ridge Opal and Gem Festival in full swing.
The Festival got underway on Wednesday and will run until Sunday 28 July.
It’s a veritable showcase of all things Opal and Gem.
The local organisers say “jewellers, buyers, wholesalers, miners, rock-hounds, lapidary enthusiasts and tourists are invited to experience the best Lightning Ridge has to offer with this culmination of information, spectacular jewellery, collectables, great deals and fantastic networking opportunities.”…