The area was name after Fingal in Ireland because the basalt headland was thought to be similar to the Giants Causeway there. The traditional inhabitants of the area were the Minjungbal people who settled more or less permanently due to the plentiful supply of food and water.
Updated: Nov 10, 2008 12:22am PST
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia
Lightning Ridge, famous for black opal - photos taken on a dull, rainy day. Will add some more to this album soon
Updated: Mar 24, 2008 4:25am PST