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Lightning Ridge

Australia / Lightning Ridge, New South Wales
Location ID: #15086

Lightning Ridge is the only outback town in Australia where the black opal is found and one of Australia’s best known remote mining towns. It is 72km north of Walgett and 768km north-west of Sydney. It has a number of quirky corrugated iron and stone structures. In this remote desert setting, a post-apocalyptic look can be easily achieved.

"It’s a unique town with amazing colours, and we were able to employ the skills of quite a few locals, both on and off camera, who gave the film authenticity with a certain eccentric vibe that I wanted." Director Gracie Otto, Desert Dash Trailer: https://vimeo.com/289730777 featuring Lightning Ridge locations
 
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