The home of the ‘black opal’, Lightning Ridge, offer tourists a number of activities, whether it is fossicking on the mullock heaps, visiting working mines, or just relaxing and enjoying the activities in the town.

Of course many visitors learn about the town and region by booking in with one or more of the many tour activities such as the multi award winning ‘Black Queen...’

Check out our listing of Lightning Ridge accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information.