Black Opal Holiday Units - Lightning Ridge, Australia.

Welcome to Post Code 2834. Lightning Ridge.

Black Opal Holiday Units Ensures you have the best accommodation in Lightning Ridge.

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Welcome to Black Opal Holiday Units

Black Opal Holiday Units & Accommodation offer you a sleek alternative to your standard motel and caravan park accommodation. Our range of accommodation is designed for the traveller who is looking for suitable home style accommodation with all the facilities at hand. We have three styles of comfort to accommodate almost everyone's needs while holidaying and prospecting in Lightning Ridge.

We have 3 styles of comfort for you to choose from...

Executive Family Apartment
This comfortably appointed accommodation is a large 3 bedroom upstairs unit with a full kitchen, open plan dining room and breakfast bar. The loungeroom has television and the unit is airconditioned. read more >>

The Loft
The Loft is an upstairs open plan living area which sleeps six. 1 double bed, 3 single beds and 1 trundle bed. Lounge, split-system airconditioning and television. Very pleasant outlook with outside table & chairs on which to relax. read more >>

The Opal Units
Two fully furnished and appointed units with split-system airconditioning. Open plan living with televison, lounge, dining room table and chairs. Washing machine. Outside table and chairs. This very suitable accommodation is located only half a block from the Post Office. read more >>

All accommodation is close to local facilities...
The Shopping Centre, Bowling Club, Internet Cafe, Nobbies Hotel, Pharmacy, Swimming Pool, Post Office and more... all are within close walking distance. If your looking for a brisk morning walk, It's a two mile roundtrip to the Hot Artesian Pools, here you can bask in the thereputic mineral water from the Great Artesian Basin before you walk back to your accommodation. A great way to start the day before exploring the heart of opal country, Lightning Ridge!

Stay with Black Oapl Holiday Units & Accommodation.

Castles in the Air - An epic journey in pictures as one man searches for opal!

Your Hosts - Val & Robina Boardman
The passionate owners of Black Opal Holiday Units, Val & Robina Boardman are die-hard locals who have had many years experience either Opal Mining, or have been involved in one of the many facets of the Industry for a great many years. Other residents, like Val and Robina have caught the Opal Bug and stayed on after a visit to the opal mining town of Lightning Ridge. Black Opal Holiday Units would like to ensure your visit is as comprehensive as you would like, so please don't hesitate to ask Val or Robina about Local Tours & Tourist Drives. The Lightning Ridge Tourist Information Centre is a great place to start for more detailed info on local attractions and events or visit our Local Attractions page. Have Fun!


	Black Opal named NSW Emblem Posted Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:12am AEST The black opal will join the waratah, blue groper, kookaburra and platypus as another state emblem and has been named the official gemstone of New South Wales. Premier Morris Iemma says. read more >>

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What to expect in Lightning Ridge?
Well, thats the beauty of this unique pioneering settlement... you just never know whats gonna happen next! But one thing I can say is... there's never a dull moment!.

Black Opal Holiday Units offers you accommodation that will serve as a convenient and comfortable base while you explore the magnificent gemstone... Black Opal and not to forget the locals and their lifestyles... people who remain resilient in the quest for the elusive gemstone and fortunes that follow!

We have compiled a collection of interesting video clips from YouTube to give you a glimpse of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia and the elusive and mesmerizing Black Opal Gemstone. There are also News Articles that may be of some interest to you.

To begin with we have chosen the adventures of Ashley Hames in video as he explores the heart and soul of Lightning Ridge and tries his hand at opal mining under the guidance of a bunch of dedicated and very local opal miners. This three part series begins on this page and is worth the time to watch. Please enjoy our videos of Lightning Ridge and the beautiful Black Opal.

There are more videos on the following pages, so please start your video adventure to Lightning Ridge and the amazing gemstone on this page.

Watch the video on this page and then pat the Kangaroo below!

Below is a quick summary of the Local Attractions at Lightning Ridge.

Hot Artesian Bore Baths
Pools of steaming hot water to soak in!
John Murray Art Gallery
John Murray is a professional Artist living and working in Lightning Ridge.
5 Star Olympic Swimming Pool & Theme Park
Open October to Easter - When its hot!
Black Opal Tours
For travellers looking for a longer and more comprehensive view of Lightning Ridge and the Black Opal Industry.

Ashley Hames - 'Man's Work in Lightning Ridge. [Part 1]

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