Walk In Mine

This was great for learning about the opal mining process. Very short self guided tour but the videos were worth it. Part of the mine seemed closed but they were only charging $15, instead of the advertised $20 so I guess that was reasonable. We enjoyed the short visit

Stop and take a look. Friendly people. I found this interesting. Enjoyed walking through the mine. How hard they worked to dig a mine. Good price. Have a cuppa afterwards. Toilet is there. Lots of car parking.

This was a great place to come if you want an authentic look at a mine. Well maintained and not too many stairs down. We got through it in about 20 mins or so after having a good look at everything, taking lots of photos and watching a bit of the movie in the underground cinema. Movie itself is very old and could be updated along with some more modern signage. It's self guided plus there's a lovely gift shop to look in too.

Great shop!! Very friendly staff, had a plesant talk with the person there. Didn’t go down into the mine because we had just visited another mine. Nice Opals for sale!!

Really enjoyed exploring this once very profitable opal mine..there are videos along the way to explain the workings etc .you really do get a feeling for how those old miners had to dig a lot of rock for their reward..the entry fee $20 is very fair and there is free tea and coffee at the end and a nice little shop for souvenirs and opal

The most exciting activity to do in lightning ridge by far, as it was probably the only thing open most of the day. The venue was decorated very fittingly and also served as a space for little animals and birds to rest and hang around. The amount of native birds ive managed to see here was amazing and they were all very vocal and pretty.There were also many spots to take photos at, as if you were in a mine. The service here was great, and the man had provided us with a plethora of information about opals, how they make the jewellery and the type of opal jewellery, about the town, about this place as well as bits and pieces of his life. There were sales going in at the time fir jewellery and some of the opal pieces and he provided us with a further discount. There was also complimentary tea and biscuits.The walk in mine itself was a very cool experienece as it was the exact same mine that miners in the past had used to discover opal. It recreated or at least tried to display the lengths miners went to digging and the methods they would use. There were a several information panels and a video to watch at the end that further expanded on the miners tale in lightning ridge.100% a must visit if you ever come to this tiny suburb.

This was a great personal experience. Price $15 pp. little bit of fossicking and great video. Wish I asked lady’s name. She was friendly and informative.

Super experience, $50 for a family self walk mine tour. Opel shop and talk about lighting ridge. The mining ⛏️ people here are 2 out off 10 Australia's the rest are overseas people looking to make a fortune. Very informative speech on the underground videos.

Super friendly country service. If you want to learn about opals and opal mining, definitely drop in.Have a bit of a fun digging for your own opals as well. You may get lucky. I found a great little chunk. Or you can buy a bag to take home. Maybe a finished opal or jewellery.

The walk in mine was awesome to see with helpful, polite and great staff willing answer any opal mining and prospecting questions with spectacular opals for sale on display. The walk in mine is a must see to become and understand opal mining. Great movies, reading information and a free coffee or tea for the small $20 great value fee. I showed my opals i found and they informed that I had 1 valuable specimen.