🇦🇺 Lightning Ridge, Australia

Lightning Ridge is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of around 2,300 people. Although it is not located near the coast, it is known for its opal mining industry, which may be of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies looking for unique gemstones. The town also offers attractions such as the Chambers of the Black Hand, an underground art gallery carved into the sandstone.