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Lake Jindabyne<br />
Lake Jindabyne is the southernmost of the lakes formed or extended by this<br />
damming.The lake provides superb opportunities for trout fishing and water sports.<br />
Skiing<br />
In winter Jindabyne is a base for the ski resorts in the area. The Skitube runs up to<br />
Perisher Blue. Nightime is big in Jindy mainly due to the workers at the ski resorts many<br />
of whom stay in Jindabyne.<br />
The Movie Jindabyne<br />
The Movie is a 2006 <strong>Australia</strong>n Drama film. Jindabyne was filmed entirely on location in<br />
and around the town and subsequently has made the name Jindabyne famous nationally<br />
and internationally.<br />
Lightning Ridge<br />
Lightening Ridge is located 780km northwest of Sydney and makes it's mark in NSW as<br />
the home of the opal. There are hundreds of mining sites set up in the district all<br />
searching for <strong>Australia</strong>'s national gem. However, it's the black opal that everyone comes<br />
here in search of, it is a rare find and mainly discovered in this area. Shopping for opals is<br />
also popular in Lightening Ridge as the prices are at their cheapest here. Lightning Ridge<br />
is also known for it's outback temperatures where the average Summer day sits around 45<br />
degrees Celsius.<br />
Amigo's Castle<br />
It's not what you would expect to see looming over an arid outback <strong>Australia</strong>n town, but<br />
this castle comes complete with turrets, dungeons and even a wishing well. There are no<br />
official tours of the castle but people just like to wonder around and marvel at the<br />
15metre tall structure.<br />
Artesian Bore Baths<br />
If its a warm outdoor bath you require to get rid of the dust, these are ideal. Located 2km<br />
from town, the water temperature sits at 40 degree Celsius and it is claimed the water has<br />
great therapeutic properties.<br />
Bevan's Black Opal and Cactus Nursery<br />
No surprise to see this arid plant in the outback and here you an view up to 2000 species<br />
of the cactus. There are also opals on display here.<br />
Black Opal Tours<br />
These tours take in some of the popular mines in the area and give an insight into the<br />
outback life here. They last for 3 hours and there are morning and afternoon tours<br />
available.<br />
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