Lightning Ridge: Fossicking in New South Wales
- Minerals reported
- 6
Lightning Ridge is a mapped fossicking spot in New South Wales, Australia. Reported finds include black opal, opal, precious opal, agate, chalcedony, and more. Below: coordinates, licence notes, and nearby spots.
Plan your visit
Permission required before fossicking
- State / territory
- New South Wales
- Nearest road
- Pandora Street
- Postcode
- 2834
- Coordinates
- -29.43146, 147.98010
Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.
Land & fossicking status
Permission required before fossicking
Requires landholder, operator, or agency permission before any fossicking. Do not enter without explicit authorization.
Get the State forest fossicking permit before visiting State forest land, carry it with you, use hand tools only, and confirm local closures before a trip.
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Nearby fossicking spots
Other fossicking spots in New South Wales within driving distance of Lightning Ridge.
- Ruby Hill Fossicking ReserveNew South Wales · 261 km awayGarnet Group, Almandine, Pyrope
- InverellNew South Wales · 307 km awaySapphire, Zircon
- Wellingrove Fossicking AreaNew South Wales · 350 km awaySapphire, Zircon
- Reddestone CreekNew South Wales · 355 km awaySapphire, Zircon
- Glen InnesNew South Wales · 366 km awaySapphire, Zircon, Topaz
- Chandlers CreekNew South Wales · 375 km awaySapphire
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