New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
Lightning Ridge sits on the route: 1 hours from Walgett.
Lightning Ridge is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 2,636, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Lightning Ridge sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lightning Ridge to your route.
Lightning Ridge is a small outback town in northern New South Wales, Australia. Part of Walgett Shire, Lightning Ridge is situated near the southern border of Queensland, about 6 km (4 mi) east of the Castlereagh Highway. The Lightning Ridge area is a centre of the mining of black opal and other opal gemstones.
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Lightning Ridge is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -29.4274 latitude, 147.9786 longitude.
Lightning Ridge has a population of approximately 2,636 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
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