Lightning Ridge

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Aerial photo of a part of Lightning Ridge town and nearby mines.
Aerial photo of a part of Lightning Ridge town and nearby mines.

Lightning Ridge is an interesting and unique mining town in the north-western corner of the Australian state of New South Wales, best known for its opal industry.

[edit] Get in

Lightning Ridge is on a sealed road about 4 km east of the Castlereagh Highway, approximately 75 km north of Walgett, the next nearest town.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Amigo's Castle

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Visit the Walk In Mine to take an underground tour of the opal mines.
  • Bathe in the hot artesian bore baths (free entry)

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • A black opal at one of the "Ridge's" opal shops.
  • Artworks produced by local artists.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club, Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge. Phone: 02 6829 0408. Three dining options with a menu and meals to suit all tastes and budgets. Other restaurants and cafes are available to suit all tastes.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club

[edit][add listing] Sleep

A variety of accommodation catering to different needs and budgets.

[edit] Get out

  • Grawin Opal field and the unusual dwellings that are here and elsewhere.
  • Glengarry and visit the "Hilton" hotel

[edit] Stay safe

  • Be careful around mining areas as there are many deep and dangerous shafts. Take care of your children, too.
  • Exposure - it can be very hot there in summertime.

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