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The Big Opal
This mine offers tours underground as well as historical displays on the towns opal
mining history. There is a cutting room and a fossicking area here as well.
The Spectrum Mine
Ther is a showroom here where you can admire some of the opal discovered in
Lightening Ridge. Video displays of the mining history in the area are here as well. Bald
Hill Road.
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island is part of New South Wales, but far out to sea, 700 kilometres northeast
of Sydney and 700 kilometres south-east of Brisbane.Lord Howe Island is crescent
shaped, eleven kilometres long and only two to three kilometres wide. At the southern
end are two substantial mountains, the towering peaks of Mt Lidgbird and Mt Gower. It
is a World Heritage site, making it only one of four island groups in the world to get on
this list. Visitor numbers are controlled and accommodation must be pre booked. Born
from a volcanic eruption seven million years ago, the Island is 11 km's long and barely 2
km's at its widest point. Two-thirds of the island is covered in natural forests, Banyan
trees and Kentia palms. The waters are crystal clear, the beaches are pristine, there is no
pollution, birds and marine. Lord Howe Island are home to 500 species of fish and 90
species of coral. Its sparkling lagoon is protected by the world's southern-most coral reef
creating a spectacular line of white surf against a blue backdrop of the South Pacific
ocean.
Ned's Beach
At this beach you can hand feed the fish
Balls Pyramid
Balls Pyramid is part of the erosional remnants of a shield volcano and caldera that
formed about seven million years ago. Balls Pyramid is 10 miles (16 km) south of Lord
Howe Island, and is a spectacular sight sitting in the middle of the ocean.
Lord Howe Island Historical Society Museum
This museum has valuable artifacts, photographs documents and collections relating to
Lord Howe's cultural and natural history. There are also daily presentations on geology,
birds, flora and fauna, history and marine life. Middle Beach Road.
Lord How Island Marine Park
The marine park surrounding Lord Howe Island contains the world's southernmost barrier
coral reef. There are over 300 species of algae, 450 species of fish and 120 species of
mollusc. Green and Hawksbill turtles can be seen during the Summer months.
Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving are all popular activities in the park, and boat
trips and diving tours operate from the island.
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