Welcome to Lightning Ridge
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Here you can find information on: Lightning Ridge accommodation,   Lightning Ridge events, Lightning Ridge Opal Festival, Lightning Ridge Tours & Attractions

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But first a bit about the town they call the home of the black opal...

Lightning Ridge is located in the heart of Australia's famous outback and is internationally renowned for producing the country's national gemstone - opal. The mining area produces approximately 95% of the world's supply of black opal.

Embrace the local charm and character of the country

The key to embracing the Lightning Ridge experience is by meeting the locals.  Their relaxed lifestyle and refreshing attitude exemplifies what life is about - a few laughs, great friends, a modest living and a relaxing drink or two!

Try your luck at finding your fortune

Lighting Ridge boasts many attractions that gives you the chance to experience opal mining.  You can explore the opal fields, go down a mine, or try your luck at fossicking.  There are many high quality jewellery shops in town where you can buy some of the world's best opal and watch the experts cut and polish precious stones to perfection.

Relax and unwind in the natural bore baths

One of the world's best experiences is relaxing in the Artesian Bore Baths or natural hot springs after a hard day's work. The 40 Degree water is ideal for relieving arthritis and sore muscles.

 

Virtual Tour of Lightning Ridge 

Click here for a virtual tour of the town with the Lightning Ridge Photo Gallery

 

Tips for travelling in Lightning Ridge

For the best Lightning Ridge accommodation, you need to check out outbacknow members. The best time to visit the town is in the winter, but the social calender does boast a full range of Lightning Ridge events all year round. 

Town Checklist:

Visitor Information Centre Address:  Lions Park Morilla St

Contact Person: Richard Hoffmann,  Phone:     0268291670

 

• Weather link: Lightning Ridge Weather  
  

• Map link:  Lightning Ridge Map   

      

Public Toilet Address/es:

• Agate St Playing Fields.

• Lions Park  Morilla St 9am. - 5pm.

• Hot Artesian Baths 24hrs.

24 hour ATM address/es:

• WestPac Banking Corporation Morilla St

• Lightning Ridge Bowling Club Morilla St

• Lightning Ridge Hotel Motel Caravan Park

Fuel Availability:

Name	Address	Unleaded	Diesel	L.P.G
Barriekneal Shell	Morilla St	Yes	Yes	No
Caltex Quick Stop	Cnr Morilla St & Onyx St	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lightning Ridge Auto Village	21 Opal St	Yes	Yes	No
Mobil (Lowes)	26 Shincracker St	Yes	Yes	No

 
 

Church Address/es:

• Catholic Church, Morilla St
  

• Lightning Ridge Community Church (Anglican) Morilla St.

• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, Kopi St.

• Serbian Orthodox, Pandora St.

• Seventh Day Adventist, 14 Silica St, L/Ridge

Medical Centre/Hospital Address:

• L/Ridge Hospital, Pandora St. 68291022 – 68291023

Chemist Address:

• White’s Pharmacy, cnr Morilla – Agate St.

Cinema Address:

• L/Ridge Bowling Club- Monday night free movie – Morilla St.

Airport Address:

• Aerodrome Rd

Radio Stations: Opal F.M. (89.7FM) – Morilla St

Supermarkets addresses (opening & closing times):

Name	Address	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Khan’s IGA	Opal St	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	9 am - 5 pm
Foodworks	10 Opal St	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm	7am – 7 pm

 

Where to refill gas bottles:

• Caltex, cnr Morilla – Onyx St. L/Ridge

• Mobil (exchange) 26 Shincracker St. L/Ridge

Dump site and where to refill water:

• Lions Park, Morilla St – dumpsite , water

• Harlequin St. – water only

Internet Access:

• Lightning Ridge Library, Pandora St. L/Ridge

• C.T.C. Community Technology Centre, Morilla St. L/Ridge

Road Conditions to/from nearest towns:

• All Roads sealed except back road to Collarenebri – dirt -good condition.     

               

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