Hidden gems - places in Lightning Ridge, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: places in Lightning Ridge

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lightning Ridge. Ratings are based from 12 places in the city.

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Fossickers Cottages.

Lodging

👍👍 What a great place, clean and spacious with everything we needed. The front yard was well fenced and secure for our dogs. Would highly recommend. Thankyou Andrew

5.00 (20 reviews)

Carinya Station Farm Stay

Farmstay

👍👍 If you’re stopping in The Ridge - you better be stopping at Carinya Station!! Jacinda and Joe have created such a beautiful little spot for themselves and are so passionate about sharing it with everyone. From the time you pull in, you’re welcomed with huge smiles and so many recommendations of thin...

$18/night

4.90 (90 reviews)

Just Rustic Museum

Museum

👍👍 We were recommended this museum by a friend, and we were so glad we went. Robert Turnbull and his wife are warm and honest hosts. Every fibre in their body loves the farm and that shows. Book in advance and they'll take the time (about 2-3 hours) to tell you everything about the 4 generations that h...

4.80 (44 reviews)

The Hungry Spirit

Event venue

👍👍 Fabulous gathering place in Lightning Ridge. A foodie event where stalls selling Thai, Mexican, lemon myrtle cheesecake, wattleseed muffins, pumpkin soup plus more all featured on the menu. A camp fire roared and a movie played in a big old shed with couches spread around to sit on. I believe they h...

4.80 (17 reviews)

Duncans Fashions, Coffee & Gifts

Cafe

👍👍 Best coffee in town! This place is a hidden gem; lollies, baked goods, gifts and there a coffee shop and ice cream station inside. The Holy Goat coffee is awesome. Talk to Donna from Collarenebri. And as with a couple of the places here, the map location is at the time of writing NOT correct. Duncan...

4.80 (15 reviews)

Labyrinth

Tourist attraction

👍 A fun place to visit in Lightning Ridge. Not only the labyrinth for your meditations. There are great outback busters from here as well. And you also have a bottle house! It’s amazing how the locals keep themselves busy while not sweating it out in the mines, they certainly have a sense of humour, v...

4.70 (6 reviews)

Mr Cheap Home Hardware

Hardware store

Chain retailer carrying household tools, supplies & more (many family-run or independently owned).

$$ $$

4.60 (84 reviews)

Oldest Remaining Mining Camp

Children's camp

👍👍 Fascinating to think that a miner lived in here in the height of The Outback summer. Cute to have a poke around in there (you have to go on a tour).

4.60 (14 reviews)

Bluey Motel

Motel

Straightforward, family-run motel offering 10 low-key rooms with microwaves & free Wi-Fi.

4.50 (96 reviews)

Sonja's Bed and Breakfast

Serviced accommodation

Casual suites with kitchenettes in a relaxed guesthouse offering a TV lounge & a rooftop terrace.

$71/night

4.50 (50 reviews)

AOC Black Opal Heritage Shed

Museum

👍👍 Such an informative visit. Just happened to be there the night it was on and we were not disappointed on getting a better understanding of the people of the Ridge

4.50 (41 reviews)