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Lightning Ridge, NSW

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Black Opal
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Crystal Opal
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Boulder Opal
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Marine Fossil
Legal Requirements
NSW Fossicking Licence ($25/yr) required
National Parks and Aboriginal Land off-limits
Hand tools only — no mechanical equipment
Up to 500g precious / 5kg semi-precious per day
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Recent finds (30 days)284
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