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BIG4 Opal Holiday Park
RV park
👍👍 We enjoyed our stay so much. Never before have I been to a tourist park where they actually have shower screens in the amenities ( a huge tick from my husband). So close to everything, and even closer to the artesian baths. From the amenities, the camp kitchens, to the pool and even the position of...
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
(~1.79 km from centre)
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Chambers of the Black Hand
Sculpture museum
👍👍 A highlight of Lightning Ridge, a very worthwhile informative experience. You go down a real mine with a real miner. The colourful stories and experiences of a seasoned miner make the tour so much more and compliment all the facts, figures and history of opal mining in Lighting ridge. Another highl...
4.80 (575 reviews)
(~3.72 km from centre)
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Artesian Bore Baths
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Be warned, it is HOT 🔥. Expect 40° temperature. Take a water bottle for hydration.
It's such a treat to travel through Outback NSW & Qld to find these warm bathing pools.
Lightning Ridge doesn't disappoint with its fabulous FREE, open 24/7, hot Artesian pool. It is located just on the outskirts...
4.70 (557 reviews)
(~2.03 km from centre)
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Lightning Ridge District Bowling Club
Lawn bowls club
👍👍 Excellent service and friendly staff. All said 'hello' as they were going about their business.
Signed up for associate membership - great deal - $5 for a year plus you get a $3 voucher for use at the bar or bistro and members receive a discount! Can't beat that for a good deal. Just come in for a m...
3.90 (524 reviews)
(~0.08 km from centre)
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Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre
Tourist information center
👍👍 The Lightning Ridge Visitor Centre is not just worth a look in. It’s an absolute necessity for anyone visiting Lightning Ridge. Lightning Ridge is an absolute rabbit warren. There are so many tours and eclectic things to see and do, dirt roads and tracks going in all directions, thousands of random...
4.50 (515 reviews)
(~0.64 km from centre)
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John Murray Art Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 Highly recommend this gallery. The artwork is amazing. Worthwhile looking around in the vicinity as well as multiple murals within walking distance. Free admission but would have happily paid for entry.
4.80 (510 reviews)
(~0.11 km from centre)
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Khan's SUPA IGA Plus Liquor Lightning Ridge
Grocery store
😠 A staff member was rude and intrusive, I walked towards a cashier and changed my mind to do self serve as there were free terminals. She tried to make me return to the checkout, I refused.
I scanned two items and there was an error (didn’t scan) she was almost on top of me (aggressive and invading m...
4.10 (510 reviews)
(~0.29 km from centre)
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Walk In Mine
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The most exciting activity to do in lightning ridge by far, as it was probably the only thing open most of the day. The venue was decorated very fittingly and also served as a space for little animals and birds to rest and hang around. The amount of native birds ive managed to see here was amazing a...
4.40 (440 reviews)
(~1.89 km from centre)
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Amigo's Castle
Castle
👍👍 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 maintained, toilets avail and a short video of the history. Mu...
4.30 (343 reviews)
(~1.06 km from centre)
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Lightning Ridge Holiday Park
RV park
👍👍 We stayed here for a few nights and Cameron is very friendly and helpful
Nice clean and tidy park, close to everything,
Love the camp kitchen, great facility to have, makes your stay even better
Absolutely recommend! 😁👍
4.30 (329 reviews)
(~0.34 km from centre)
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Bruno's Italian Restaurant & Take-Away
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 The reviews don't lie. Bruno's is definitely the best Italian restaurant in Lightning ⚡ Ridge. We came here for lunch and loved the pastas on the Easter Saturday. Ravioli and Arrabiatta were mouth watering.
The food and the service was so good that it left us wanting for more. So, we came back aga...
$$ $$
3.90 (271 reviews)
(~0.19 km from centre)
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Crocodile Caravan Park
RV park
😠 The caravan park amenities were the worst we have used on our Lap. The stalls are 900 wide with galvanised iron in between with no supports, so don’t lean on them. Water hot, no space to move or for your towel or cloths. Would not recommend. Was the most expensive CP in Lightning Ridge!!
4.20 (201 reviews)
(~0.26 km from centre)
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Bottle House Museum
Museum
👍 As part of what lightning ridge has to offer to tourists is the bottle house, a house made nearly entirely of empty glass bottles. It was an immensely impressive sight to look at, with the sheer amount of work that would have had to been put into this, and the number of bottles that would have to be...
3.80 (191 reviews)
(~0.62 km from centre)
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Lorne Station
Campground
👍👍 This campground is fantastic. It's definitely designed to make you feel like you are camping in the real Lightning Ridge area.
It's only 3km from town, set up for both powered ($30) & unpowered sites ($10).
I personally loved the huge open area for unpowered sites. Good hot showers & toilets, chea...
4.30 (186 reviews)
(~3.77 km from centre)
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Stanley The Big Emu
Sculpture
👍👍 Out of no where Stanley appears. Well done. History on the site to read. Interesting.
4.40 (160 reviews)
(~7.22 km from centre)
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The Busy Bee Cafe and Catering
Cafe
👍👍 Delicious food and fair prices compared to other places in town. Kind staff and welcoming atmosphere. Only place that delivers to your doorstep and even delivers to camps. I 100% recommend.
$$ $$
4.50 (156 reviews)
(~0.24 km from centre)
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Opal Street Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Excellent food, drinks and service.
Stopped for breakfast to go and picked up a bacon and egg roll + Berry smoothie. B&E roll was at the pricier end of the scale considering it was from the window, but it was 110% worth it. Great tasting smokey bacon, egg and relish on a brioche roll. Will definitel...
4.70 (156 reviews)
(~0.14 km from centre)
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Nettleton's First Shaft Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Magical place, amazing landscape and gorgeous at sunset. Historically significant as well - find out when the sun is setting, start the Green Car Door tour half an hour before and enjoy!
4.60 (150 reviews)
(~5.26 km from centre)