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Things to Do in Lightning Ridge

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Hot Springs & Geysers
Relax in warm artesian baths, ideal for easing muscle fatigue, with options for cooler pools and enjoyment under the stars. Clean facilities and a tranquil vibe provide a restorative soak.
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Art Galleries
Discover an underground world of intricate sandstone sculptures and insights into opal mining, complemented by a hot Artesian pool and a cozy refreshment area.
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Art Galleries
Art gallery displaying an array of outback-inspired artworks, including paintings, prints, and sculptures. Features local artists, a video exhibit, and a serene ambiance with soft music.
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Castles • History Museums
Unfinished castle with a self-guided exploration trail and charming fossicking area, showcasing intricate construction and a creative vision. Ideal for family photo opportunities.
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  • Samantha W
    Maryborough, Australia55 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You must try to go here. 😁
    I was surprised at the archaic style of the pool. It has metal steps and rails, which both add to the "hottness" of the place. It is not covered at all by shade, and it has an unusual smell about it. You can not submerge yourself, and you should be mindful of your blood pressure and general health.
    With all that in mind, try very hard to get to this pool. The water is hot, hot, hot and immediately therapeutic. I wish I could have stood the heat for longer as it felt sooo good and so uncomfortable at the same time. I wish we had gone in the cooler months, I can imagine it would have been even better.
    I highly recommend a visit.
    Review of: Artesian Baths
    Written March 8, 2025
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  • Sue H
    Orange, Australia35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We recommend a must do tour as it gives great insight into how to determine and mine opals.
    We toured an underground mine It was a great insight into the trials an tribulations of the mining community of lightening Ridge and how they mine and extract opals. Our guide was exceptional and very informative with great wit and include a picture of our guide!
    Review of: Chambers of The Black Hand
    Written December 30, 2024
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  • Louise
    11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Happy that I went
    I was there for 4 days and covered pretty much everything. The history was fascinating and I thoroughly recommend taking a tour or the town just doesn’t make sense.

    There are so many activities for families that you’ll need a week. With visiting mines, fossicking, multiple pools, skateboard park, walks and dirt golfing, the time will fly by.

    Don’t go in summer unless you really like the heat of 35 + and take a jumper as the nights are quite cool.
    Review of: Lightning Ridge
    Written October 20, 2020
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  • Beat5rixSydney
    Sydney, Australia394 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must when in Lightning Ridge
    What a wonderful Art Gallery!
    Such great Outback art, including the quirky emus, which also appear on murals in other places.

    We enjoyed it very much and also to see John on the screen and hear him talk about his life.

    You are not allowed to take pictures inside, which is fair enough and should be respected.
    Review of: John Murray Art Gallery
    Written January 14, 2025
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  • Debbie M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Peaceful, friendly Farmstay
    This is a great Farmstay. Large campsites, so definitely not on top of each other and very peaceful. Great place for kids with all the animals. Jacinda who is a very friendly person gave an interesting and informative tour of how all areas of the farm work. Her off siders Kelly and Brad were also friendly, helpful and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay. Thanks to all of you at Carinya. Cheers Debbie and Glen
    Review of: Carinya Station Farm Stay
    Written March 14, 2025
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  • Camper519084
    Tanunda, Australia14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth checking out this little castle.
    It is very interesting the way it is done and the humour behind a lot of it. Great imagination. Would like to check inside.
    Review of: Amigos Castle
    Written July 13, 2024
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  • 477Kim
    South Australia, Australia4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth the time and cost
    What a fabulous morning, worth every penny!
    Robert is very interesting. Firstly, sharing details of his family's life through the generations and also the history of the area. His museum is amazing.
    Therese was very friendly and made us the most beautiful scones and piping hot tea for our morning tea.
    Review of: Just Rustic
    Written September 10, 2024
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  • TouringMikeO
    Redland City, Australia77 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cactus garden, something different.
    The cactus garden was a lot bigger than we expected and with quite a few different varieties. Honesty box type arrangement for entry fee.
    Review of: Bevans Black Opal & Cactus Nursery
    Written October 6, 2023
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  • Kaz G
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very Helpful
    Went twice, very friendly staff. Spend $1 on the car door tours map on arrival ( I did not know about this) and ask for the Orange door tour map which is well worth the drive out of town. Just don't do what I did and mistake it as the yellow door tour on local map they give you as it is not on this map and we thought the locals were playing a joke on us tourist as nothing was lining up :-).
    Review of: Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre
    Written May 5, 2024
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  • C...
    Gippsland, Australia95,525 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yuwaalaraay
    This is a wee bit embarrassing but when I was in town, I asked where I could find this emu...they told me that I drove past it on the way in. I mentioned that surely I would have seen it! They laughed and said well it's huge. It turns out that I was so focused on not running over the lizards that insist on sunning themselves on the road at this time of year that I missed a rather large and obvious emu sculpture. 

    And that's a bit wrong... it's a beautiful emu made from recycled material. You will even find that they used a VW beetle for this. (It's almost like Stanley ate it)

    Stanley is a wee bit of fun and you really should visit him... so don't look for lizards, look for Stanley! 
    Review of: Stanley the Emu
    Written October 13, 2022
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  • Roger and lynda
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Colour
    Pulled up and was greeted by a frindly minner and his freindly dog had a great laugh ans got some good opals from his wheelbarrow very positve experience
    Review of: 3 mile Heritage opal mines
    Written September 4, 2019
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  • Kate F
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great location for sunset lovers
    A great look out for watching amazing 🤩 sunsets! The evening we were there it was a basic silhouette sunset. Very popular. The beer can house is also there & is a quirky little building.
    Review of: Nettleton First Shaft Lookout
    Written September 18, 2024
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  • Bugsy333
    Blue Mountains, Australia20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go see the bush
    One of our favourite places to visit…stay at Opal caravan park pet friendly
    Follow the car door route go see black hand mine…drive out to Hebal in qld
    Visit the pubs in the scrub enjoy your trip
    Mike n Debbie
    Blue Mountains
    Review of: Kangaroo Hill Complex
    Written June 29, 2021
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  • charlene_veverka
    Wilton, Australia361 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    LR Murals
    John Murray's wonderful artworks are found throughout LR as well as in Walgett and Eumundi (so far from what I've located). Worth enjoying these larger-than-life depictions of quirky takes on outback life.
    Review of: Lightning Ridge Murals
    Written May 4, 2024
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  • Deidre V
    Ganmain, Australia46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see
    Very interesting and a great place to visit. Lots of reminders of how easy we have it nowadays. Very lovely lady hosting as well
    Review of: Lightning Ridge Heritage Cottage Hospital Gallery
    Written August 24, 2023
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