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Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

3.5 star property

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A rustic interior with wooden walls and a large painting of a desert landscape.
A swimming pool with a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and a few structures.
A bedroom with a brick wall, a painting, a bedside lamp, a quilted bedspread, and a window with curtains.
A wooden interior with a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.
An outdoor seating area with picnic tables and a shaded area, surrounded by trees and a building with signage.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Explore the area

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Onyx Street, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Place, Australian Opal Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper's Cottage
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)

A room with two beds, a brick wall, a painting, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a painting on the brick wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park places you steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust and within a short 5-minute stroll of Australian Opal Centre. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .At the motel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lightning Ridge motel include Cooper's Cottage and John Murray Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Australian Opal Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cooper's Cottage - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • John Murray Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Artesian Baths - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morilla's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bruno's Pizza Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Snak Shack - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

As a guest of Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Lightning Ridge motel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers 50 accommodations. This Lightning Ridge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park on 13 Aug 2026 start from NZ$207, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Yep, Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park has a free self car park.

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

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 894 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Merrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbour's conversation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anirban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall great place to stay..Room was tired and could do with a Reno but it is Lightning ridge and the staff were excellent 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff were great but didn’t explain much just where room was. Would be nice to hear verbally about the evolution issue and where to buy water etc…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated and in need of modernisation. Safety rails needed urgently in shower. Quite unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Close to pub
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only an overnight stay and not many options. Room a bit dusty musty as you might expect in Lightning Ridge. We had a pleasant meal in the bistro in the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, handy having Bistro on site
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Location was good and the staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place to stay

comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, very friendly and helpful reception
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel in a great location to everything in LR
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky motel with 70ies decor, just to get you into the right mood for blue sky mining of a by-gone time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Staff friendly Air con fantastic Bar is good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. good room, facilities etc. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 👌 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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