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Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

3.5 star property
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers adventure with convenient airport shuttle service, family-friendly playground, and outdoor barbecue grills

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Located near the Australian Opal Centre and Cooper's Cottage, this resort invites travelers to cool off in the outdoor pool and stay connected with free WiFi. After exploring nearby attractions, guests can relax at the bar. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lightning Ridge is home to Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park. Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust and John Murray Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool and Artesian Baths. Australian Opal Centre and Cooper's Cottage are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Lightning Ridge travel guide
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Onyx Street, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834

What's nearby

  • Australian Opal Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cooper's Cottage
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Artesian Baths
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bruno's Pizza Italian Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Nobby's Bar
    3 min walk
  • Ridge Bakehouse
    10 min walk
  • Stardust Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Yook's Bistro
    2 min walk

About this property

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

Motel near Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
Located close to Australian Opal Centre and Cooper's Cottage, Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort Caravan Park
Outback Resort Caravan Park
Lightning Ridge Outback Caravan Park
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Motel
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Lightning Ridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Does Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park located?

Situated in Lightning Ridge, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust and Australian Opal Centre. Cooper's Cottage and John Murray Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 867 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Anirban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very comfortable and the staff are lovely. We had everything we needed and the park is perfectly located to take in the sites at LR.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience of staying there was great cleanliness, staff, amenities and the pool wat a relief only hiccup was the potential snake presence so they shifted rooms for us so no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, handy having Bistro on site
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Location was good and the staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was comfortable and reception staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The airconditioning was great, it even had a fan, which was valuable to us with such hot weather. The room was fine, shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to most things, restaurant and pub were great, room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
was easy and all facilities worked fine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Staff friendly Air con fantastic Bar is good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Close to everything.. very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Great location Close to Main Street and all facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, close to visitor information centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes spotless. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannie

Very relaxed, friendly and attractive place with camping and hotel rooms pleasantly dotted with bougainvillea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Amenities
Older room but plenty of room and good inclusion which helped to us being contained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic helpful staff love having everything in one place .. fantasic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverleyt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room Staff were fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Needs some work on the light switches in our room.Staff were very friendly Tne bar and Nobbies were great. .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. The bottleshop. And the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Great facilities and bistro. The rooms were pretty noisy but the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly customer service with very good amenities and food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Rochelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly do not recommend this place. Our car got broken into and apparently it was the second one within a week. The motel had no cameras or any type of security. Wouldn’t recommend if you want somewhere safe to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for an overnight stay. All staff friendly and helpful. Bar and bistro great and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025