LIGHTNING RIDGE

Lightning Ridge, NSW 2834, is a unique and iconic outback town located in northern New South Wales, renowned as the world's primary source of rare black opals. Known for its rugged charm and artistic community, the town attracts miners, artists, and tourists drawn to its opal fields and distinctive lifestyle. The landscape is dotted with mullock heaps (opal mining waste) and quirky, improvised homes. Highlights include the Australian Opal Centre, artesian baths, and the annual Opal Festival. With its rich mining heritage, warm outback hospitality, and otherworldly vibe, Lightning Ridge is a quintessential Australian destination.

Suburb Information:

Postcode:	2834
State:	NSW
Coordinates (lat/long):	-29.445997, 147.966635
Federal Electorate:	Parkes

Nearest Points of Interest:

• Bunnings: Narrabri Warehouse (200 km) , Inverell Warehouse (307.1 km) , Dubbo Warehouse (316.8 km)
• Landfill / Transfer Station: Lightning Ridge Landfill (4.3 km) , Grawin Landfill (35.3 km) , Cumborah Transfer Station (38.3 km)
• Petrol Station: Caltex Lightning Ridge (2 km) , Independent Lightning Ridge (2.2 km) , Collarenebri (60 km)
• Police Station: Lightning Ridge Police Station (2.4 km) , Collarenebri Police Station (60.2 km) , Goodooga Police Station (62.1 km)
• Primary School: Lightning Ridge Central School (2.6 km) , Hebel State School (55.5 km) , Collarenebri Central School (60.2 km)
• Private Hospital: Dubbo Private Hospital (316.6 km) , Tamara Private Hospital (336.8 km) , Armidale Private Hospital (374.5 km)
• Public Hospital: Lightning Ridge Multipurpose Health Service (2.3 km) , Collarenebri Multi Purpose Service (60.6 km) , Goodooga Hospital (62 km)
• Railway Station: Moree Airport (182.4 km) , Bellata Railway Station (183.9 km) , Narrabri Railway Station (201.3 km)
• Secondary School: Lightning Ridge Central School (2.6 km) , Collarenebri Central School (60.2 km) , Goodooga Central School (61.6 km)

Nearby Suburbs:

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