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The Black Queen

Sims Hill, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales 2834, Australia
61 0 2 6829 0980
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Lightning Ridge
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.A house built with 14,000 coloured bottles… Enchanting stories around the fire… A... more » Owner description: In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.A house built with 14,000 coloured bottles… Enchanting stories around the fire… A priceless collection of antique lamps… One truly enlightening experience…The multi award-winning ‘Black Queen’ weaves drama, stories and history around a hand-crafted museum of light. ‘Legacy’ is an inspiring 3-act performance whose stories will stay with you forever. Hold a 4,500-year-old lamp in your hands and learn about one woman’s pioneering act of self-healing as she built the house of her dreams. Join us for an illuminating journey through the history of light. « less
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Leeton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very entertaining and enjoyable experience. The coincedence with the dream and the sharing of birthdays was unbelievable. We loved the lamps and the fasInating stories behind them. Thank you for sharing these with us and certainly will recommend to others to go and see them. We would love to know if you ever find opal where you dreamt it is.... More

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Buderim
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

The story-telling was overwhelming and very well executed. The over-all theme was amazing. The lamp collection was much more than expected with a history behind most of them - so enjoyable.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

It was best experience I ever had in my life, and you should go and feel the Holy spirit during the performance that Gale is running.

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Tamworth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a must see place, the experience of following a dream and storytelling was an inspiration to myself and everyone in that room. FANTASTIC..... The amazing collection of lamps.... what can I say.... it is a must to see, Thank you Gale and Roger for sharing this unbelievable, beautiful collection with us all. Keep following your dreams and keep... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I cant put in words how wonderful this experience was. It has even inspired my husband to start collecting lamps. I felt a connection with it all that I cant describe either. Gale is an amazing story teller. Black Queen is an attraction in Lightning Ridge that you cant miss.

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Buderim Queensland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Lightening Ridge is a must especially during the Easter celebrations, as that is when the Black Quuen is in residence. This performance takes you back in time and stays with you long after you leave the area. This is one of the highlights of our trip so far.

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Woolgoolga, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Our visit to the Black Queen was heartfelt. The evocative storytelling and the amazing lights made the girls take pause to review the joy they experience daily. My girls were transformed through the power of the messages and performance. To this day and after many travel experiences, this is THE ONE to participate in. I was moved to tears and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

What a wonderful experience! Joan's pioneering story and how Gales own life intertwines with Joan's is an uplifting story well worth hearing. I l especially loved the Lamp collection which is breath taking and to be able to hold one of the lamps was great. This is a must do in Lightning Ridge!

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Galston, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Heart touching story, amazing collection of priceless lamps, with a great location....you just have to see it. Gale has a way that ensures you go away contemplating what's important in life. Something everyone needs every now and then. A MUST SEE!

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Noosa, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

In the middle of outback New South Wales you do not expect to come across something as awesome and surreal as Black Queen. The amazing story by Gale is one not to be missed and a "must do" experience......you will never regret travelling to Lightning Ridge for this experience, in fact you will tell others to do so. Just amazing!

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