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Amigo's Castle

Lot 78 Sunflash Street, Lightning Ridge

moni lee ★★★★★ 9 months ago
A remarkable story of determination and true passion. Built using local materials this castle is magnificent. Unfinished ,it is managed by Amigos friend Jennifer who gives an insight to a story of inspiration. . The grounds are very well … More maintained, toilets avail and a short video of the history. Must see while at Lightning Ridge.
Linda Wing ★★★☆☆ 3 months ago
Sadly for us not open as we are the wrong part of the season. Don't understand why you display a mobile number if it's not even going to ring! Still appreciated what we could see from a very limited outside view
stefan ★★★★★ a year ago
As part of one of lightning ridge’s highlights, we were able to enter free of charge (surprisingly), though we did not receive much of a guided tour of any sort since the lady tending to the place at the time had informed us that the place … More is currently undergoing renovations to be a bit more tourist friendly. Nonetheless, she gave us a quick background check about the castle and Amigo, which was very interesting to say the least. This is one of the places you’d only come once unless there’s something new or more fascinating being added however. It’s still a magnificent piece of work that was build here for sure.
Marion Smith ★★★★☆ a year ago
Lots of manual labour certainly went into this place, fantastic job. Amigo used 44 gallon drums and timber planks for scaffolding whilst building his Castle. Definitely would love to see OH&S there today. They would have had a field … More day 🤣.
Tash Platt ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Unfortunately we didn’t get the opportunity to explore the grounds. But even just looking from the road was fun with the quirky signs and art features. It has an interesting tale as to how and why it was built, the passion the owner had … More in building it. Worth stopping here, even if you can’t tour the grounds.
Dennis Orgill ★★★★★ 8 months ago
One of those places you have to visit young bloke looking after it doing a great job
Kaija Kautto ★★★★★ 8 months ago
What an amazing achievement and a great place to visit to experience some of Lightning Ridge quirkiness.
stefan a ★★★★★ a year ago
As part of one of lightning ridge’s highlights, we were able to enter free of charge (surprisingly), though we did not receive much of a guided tour of any sort since the lady tending to the place at the time had informed us that the place … More is currently undergoing renovations to be a bit more tourist friendly. Nonetheless, she gave us a quick background check about the castle and Amigo, which was very interesting to say the least. This is one of the places you’d only come once unless there’s something new or more fascinating being added however. It’s still a magnificent piece of work that was build here for sure.
CJ “Gypsy Warrior.” Elder ★★★★★ 11 months ago
It's definitely worth a visit, and you can learn how to cut and polish your own opal. If you can find it.
Wendy Brown ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Very interesting with regard to the gathering of rocks etc, 44 gallon drums used as scaffolding, used in the making of this castle
Sue Fabish ★★★★☆ 3 years ago
Good to see the inside and to have a chat to Amigo. Amazing work and all done by hand.
Colin Fabish ★★★★☆ 3 years ago
Good brickwork. Like any work of art it's like a fine wine.
Jeff W ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Really clever rock work .. was closed when we got there but impressive from outside looking in
Richard M ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Interesting place with an interesting history. The amount of work that one man has put into this is astounding.
Paul Woolcock ★★★★☆ 3 years ago
What a man will doo when he can't find opal ex Sence of hummor*"""""**':::grate