History & Attractions

Lightning Ridge 'A Great Destination' for everyone…

At the Lightning Ridge Ourback Resort & Caravan Park our one-stop shop accommodation isn’t the only reason you should book your next holiday here in Lightning Ridge. There are many photo opportunities all around the town & Walgett region.

Lightning Ridge offers a range of exciting adventures, turn back in time with our local history, go fossick for opal, take a soak in our hot artesian water or admire John Murray’s artwork.

At the Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park we offer so much more with entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Even hear a yarn or two from the local miners at our hotel bar.

Local Attractions

Lightning Ridge is a holiday destination you will never forget. There are heaps to see & explore in Lightning Ridge, we are happy to help you create your own itinerary.

Best things to do in Lightning Ridge as per Trip Advisor

Artesian Baths
Astronomer's Monument
Bevan's Black Opal & Cactus Nursery
Black Queen Theatre
Bottle House
Historical Society & Heritage Cottage
Car Door Tour

Art Galleries

John Murray's Art Gallery
The Ridge Art Space
Lightning Ridge Arts & Craft Association

Places of Interest

The Grawin Loop: Enjoy visiting The Pub in the Scrube, The Glengarry Hilton and Sheepyard Flat
The Queensland Drive: Visit the quiet town of Angledool with some wonderful old pastoral buildings to explore and then onto the town of Hebel which claimed to be, the home of Dan Kelly and Steve Hart, members of the infamous Kelly gang!

Lightning Ridge Tours

Lightning Ridge has a few Local Tour providers and all offer modern air-conditioned comfort so you can sit back and enjoy the tour in style. Tour Operators will pick you up and return you to the complex.
So, all aboard the tour buses for a discovery of a lifetime, take a journey into the past & present of Lightning Ridge, "The Home of Black Opal".
On the tours you will have the opportunity to meet the local miners and go places you wouldn't be able to without a guide.

Stay with us at the Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park “Your Oasis in the Outback”