We done this tour today, It will just blow your mind.
If you are ever in Lighting Ridge dont leave without seeing this.
Walk among 14 years of one mans passion, Dinosaurs, 10ft high Budda, Angels, Jungle Cats,Super hero's & Egyptian Chambers. 500+ carvings in sandstone in an old opal mine. The best $25 you can spend in town.
PS. a little stormy & some rain tonight, moving on tomorrow.
Cheers.
jules47 said
05:58 AM Sep 9, 2011
Absolutely agree Jim - blown away by this mans talent - it is definitely one the the "must see" things in Lightning Ridge.
rockylizard said
11:56 AM Sep 9, 2011
Gday...
I totally agree. I have been through that Mine twice now - and loved it more the second time.
As an appetiser - here's a couple of photos from inside
Did you know that the bloke who does all this sculpture etc., never picked up a paint brush or sculpting tool till later in life and has had no formal training.
We spent a few days in The Ridge last year and actually had our happy hours with the bloke who owns the mine and does the tours.
valnrob said
03:39 PM Sep 9, 2011
You are right JC, it is fabulous and you don't want to leave without going to see this display. If you cannot walk down the flight of stairs there is a lift to take you down and bring you back up top. Well worth its entry fee.
cheers
-- Edited by valnrob on Friday 9th of September 2011 03:40:35 PM
Beth54 said
05:37 PM Sep 9, 2011
Great! It's now on my list!
justcruisin01 said
08:19 PM Sep 9, 2011
Ma wrote:
Did you know that the bloke who does all this sculpture etc., never picked up a paint brush or sculpting tool till later in life and has had no formal training.
We spent a few days in The Ridge last year and actually had our happy hours with the bloke who owns the mine and does the tours.
He is the guy that done our tour.
Cruising Granny said
10:18 PM Sep 9, 2011
What magnificent work! Is it in an opal mine?
Father Ted said
07:21 AM Sep 10, 2011
CG.It was the original Treacle Mine.Fresh Treacle was in big demand in days gone by.
Ma said
02:26 PM Sep 10, 2011
He was a hive of information wasn't he JC. I think the opals at The Ridge are way better than those at Coober Pedy. But again, it's a personal choice.
Cruising Granny said
05:17 PM Sep 10, 2011
Treacle? Is that the sugar by-product treacle? More info please.
Chambers of the Black Hand.
www.blackopalsaustralia.com
We done this tour today, It will just blow your mind.
If you are ever in Lighting Ridge dont leave without seeing this.
Walk among 14 years of one mans passion, Dinosaurs, 10ft high Budda, Angels, Jungle Cats,Super hero's & Egyptian Chambers. 500+ carvings in sandstone in an old opal mine. The best $25 you can spend in town.
PS. a little stormy & some rain tonight, moving on tomorrow.
Cheers.
Gday...
I totally agree. I have been through that Mine twice now - and loved it more the second time.
As an appetiser - here's a couple of photos from inside
Cheers
John
Did you know that the bloke who does all this sculpture etc., never picked up a paint brush or sculpting tool till later in life and has had no formal training.
We spent a few days in The Ridge last year and actually had our happy hours with the bloke who owns the mine and does the tours.
You are right JC, it is fabulous and you don't want to leave without going to see this display. If you cannot walk down the flight of stairs there is a lift to take you down and bring you back up top. Well worth its entry fee.
cheers
-- Edited by valnrob on Friday 9th of September 2011 03:40:35 PM
Great! It's now on my list!
He is the guy that done our tour.
CG.It was the original Treacle Mine.Fresh Treacle was in big demand in days gone by.
He was a hive of information wasn't he JC. I think the opals at The Ridge are way better than those at Coober Pedy. But again, it's a personal choice.
More info please.