Welcome to Lightning Ridge, a unique outback town in New South Wales, Australia! Known for its opal mines and the famous Black Opal, this town offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors. Take a tour of the opal mines, soak in the natural hot springs, and explore the quirky art galleries and museums that make Lightning Ridge such a special place to visit.
How to get to Lightning Ridge:
In Lightning Ridge, our coaches arrive/depart from the bus stop at Morilla Street.
We offer services to Lightning Ridge departing from Brisbane.
Outback Opal Tours will take you on a real deal outback mining adventure where you get to see and experience the best Lightning Ridge has to offer. They provide a range of daily tours, led by enthusiastic guides who are deeply passionate about the opal industry and all possess a background in opal mining.
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The water found in the Bore Baths at Lightning Ridge comes from the Great Artesian Basin and is approximately two million years old. The bores supplying these baths are only a few of hundreds being rehabilitated throughout the Great Artesian Basin conserving this precious natural resources for future generations.
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The John Murray Art Gallery in Lightning Ridge is the exclusive outlet for original John Murray paintings. One of the outback's favourite painters, here you can view the brilliant landscapes and characters first hand.
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