Visitor Information Centre - Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 29° 25.884 E 147° 58.329
55J E 594293 N 6743824
This is the local Visitors Information Centre for the remote community of Lightning Ridge.
Waymark Code: WM107P4
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 03/15/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 2

Lighting Ridge is best known for the black opals that are mined here.

"Call into the Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre to access a range of information for the tourist and traveller alike, including maps of the town and region, brochures and souvenirs. The cheery staff will be happy to provide you with information on local and regional attractions, upcoming events, assistance with accommodation, road conditions and other services as required. Whilst your at the centre feel free to try your hand a fossicking for Opals in their free fossicking heap, take a stroll through the local gardens and children’s play area or use the free barbecues." [ex: (visit link) ]

Next to the car park is the community War Memorial.

Phone: (02) 6829 1670

Visited: 1740, Friday, 21 September, 2018
Hours of Operation:
9.00am till 5.00pm, 7 Days a week


Public Washrooms: Mens and Womens Only

Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere

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