Welcome to Lightning Ridge - Murdi Paaki Aboriginal Young Leaders Project
What do you like about Lightning Ridge?
Young leader: "The fact its a small community, people are easy to approach and happy to lend a hand"
Young Leader: "Everyone knows everyone. Its nice that you always have someone looking out for you, making sure your ok and helping you get to where you want to go"
Young Leader: "It is quiet and not over populated and there are youth programs offered"
Orientation
Lightning Ridge, located in outback NSW on the world's richest deposit of black opal, is a place that abounds with colourful characters, barrels of dreams, opportunities and experiences.
The 'Ridge', as it is known to the locals, will welcome you with classic country hospitality but it will certainly not be 'more of the same'.
Lightning Ridge is easily accessible by road from Sydney (720km), Brisbane (750km) and Melbourne (1,200km).
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