EXPERIENCE LIGHTNING RIDGE
Discover a town unlike anywhere else
Lightning Ridge is one of regional Australia’s most distinctive destinations—a place shaped by black opal, colourful characters and the wide-open landscape of the outback.
Explore underground mines, follow the famous Car Door Tours, browse local galleries and unwind in the warm artesian waters. Chasin’ Opal gives you a comfortable base close to town, with plenty to discover in every direction.
Black opal heritage
Explore the mines, stories and people that made the Ridge famous.
Outback character
Experience an unconventional town with a personality all its own.
Unique attractions
Discover the bore baths, Car Door Tours, galleries and local landmarks.
Space to slow down
Enjoy wide horizons, brilliant sunsets and the relaxed rhythm of the outback.
Explore Lightning Ridge