Getting to Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge is located approximately 770 kilometres north west of Sydney and 50 kilometres due south of the Queensland border. The town is accessible by a fully sealed road, rail and bus, and air.

Driving to Lightning Ridge:

There are a number of routes to Lightning Ridge including the Great Inland Way which takes you exploring for over 3000 kilometres from Cairns to Melbourne, The Newell Highway and self-drive holiday makers can enjoy a fascinating journey through the amazing outback along the 'Fossickers Way', or even the Kamilaroi Highway. The journey is well worth the effort as the views include spectacular scenery and native wildlife.

Train to Lightning Ridge:

Countrylink provides a daily train service from Sydney to Dubbo and a coach continues to Lightning Ridge. For bookings call 132232.Countrylink bookings: The Opal Cave 02 68 290 333

Bus to Lightning Ridge:

Kynoch coach services to and from Brisbane operate throughout the week. For information call 02 6829 0333 or 07 4639 1639.

Fly to Lightning Ridge:

Private Air (as of March 31st 2012) will be offering regular flights to Lightning Ridge from Sydney.

Check out their one day Lightning Ridge experience: http://privateair.com.au/doc/Lightning_Ridge_Itinerary.pdf

For enquiries call 1300 747 444 (24 hours)

Private Charter Flights are also available from most capital cities, contact your nearest operator for details.