What is Lightning Ridge known for?

Lightning Ridge is a small outback town in northern New South Wales, beside the Queensland border. It’s an opal mining town that attracts many prospectors, who fossick for the gems, especially rare black opals, in the surrounding rocky landscape. There are a few caravan parks around the town that offer a range of facilities, including powered and unpowered sites, swimming pools, and self-contained cabins. Campers who have been on the road for a while will enjoy Lightning Ridge’s Artesian Bore Baths, naturally hot water that flows from the mountains. The baths are free and open around the clock. You can also explore different options for camping near Lightning Ridge on Hipcamp.