5 Best Caravan Parks In Lightning Ridge In 2024

by David Sloane | May 13, 2023 | Best Caravan Parks By Location, Our Travel Blog

5 Best Caravan Parks In Lightning Ridge In 2024

Our 5 best Caravan Parks In Lightning Ridge. Lightning Ridge is a popular destination for caravaners. There are several caravan parks in the area that can cater to your needs. You can find more information about these parks and others online or by contacting the Lightning Ridge Visitors Information Centre. Here are our 5 Best caravan parks in Lightning Ridge.

Lightning Ridge is a popular destination in New South Wales Australia known for its opal mines and unique landscape. While I don’t have access to real-time information about specific caravan parks in Lightning Ridge I can provide you with some general information about the caravan parks in Lightning Ridge based on available information as of 2023.

1. BIG4 Opal Holiday Park

Address: 142 Pandora St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Phone: 02 6829 4884
Web: https://hampshireholidays.com.au/park/opal-holiday-park/

BIG4 Opal Holiday Park offer a range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and travellers. From spacious drive-through sites and ensuite sites for caravans or camping, to comfortable air-conditioned, self-contained cabins.

Facilities and Activities

Swimming Pool: After busy day exploring the many local attractions cool down with a refreshing dip in our pool.
Doggie Daycare: Many of the local attractions are not pet friendly, so we have 3 private and secure yards to keep your beloved pooch safe while you explore.
Willy (not Nelson) Pavilion: An ideal place to meet new friends. You can also enjoy a barista made coffee before you start the day.
Artisan Bore Baths: Need a relaxing soak after a long day of exploring? Whilst the baths aren’t part of our park they ARE just across the road. Super convenient!
Table Tennis: Challenge your friends to a friendly game of table tennis!
Giant Chess Board: What’s better than regular chess? Giant Chess of course?

Opal Caravan Park Caravan Park In Lightning Ridge

2. Lightning Ridge Holiday Park

Address: 44 Harlequin St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Phone: 02 6829 0532
Web: https://lightningridgeholidaypark.com.au/

The Lightning Ridge Holiday Park is one of the original caravan parks in Lightning Ridge located right in the centre of town. It’s just off the main roads so it’s very quiet, and within walking distance to a range of shops, galleries, cafes and the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club. The park is located next to the Aquatic Theme Park and Indoor Olympic Diving heated pool.

The Lightning Ridge Holiday Park consists of 4 Self Contained Budget Ensuite Cabins, 4 Powered Ensuite Sites, 60 Powered Sites, 6 Un Powered Sites & 10 Tent sites.

During the cooler months the outdoor fire pit provides a cosy area for park visitors to meet each other and share their experiences. During the peak season April – September you can even enjoy happy hour at the camp kitchen which happens a few nights a week provided by the owners.

The Lightning Ridge Holiday Park has a great Camp Kitchen which includes Free gas BBQ’s, Pizza ovens, fridge, Microwave and more. Other facilities available on site include car washing facilities, dump point, book exchange, laundry, a tour booking office and pick up point for all tours.

Lightning Ridge Holiday Park Caravan Park In Lightning Ridge

3. Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

Address: Onyx St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Phone: 02 6829 0304
Web: https://lightningridgeoutbackresort.com.au/

The Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park complex has a wide range of accommodation options (all with air-conditioning, newly refurbished motel rooms), entertainment areas (onsite hotel bar – only hotel bar in Lightning Ridge), beer garden, new sunset watching area, outdoor swimming pool and playground, BBQ and dining facilities. New things are being added to the resort all the time.

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park is an opal throw away from the town centre and all the local attractions such as hot artesian baths, John Murray’s gallery, car door tours & we now have fossicking in our own backyard. There’s so much to do and see in the Ridge!

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort And Caravan Park Caravan Park In Lightning Ridge

4. Crocodile Caravan Park

Address: 5 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Phone: 02 6829 0437
Web: https://crocodilecaravanpark.com.au/

Crocodile Caravan Park is now proudly part of Wallangulla Motel. Lightning Ridge is an outback mining town famous for its rare black opals. On the edge of the NSW outback, it is the world’s main source of the most coveted opals.

Family owned and operated, at Crocodile Caravan Park we are proud to offer you a range of accommodation during your stay in Lightning Ridge. We have grassed powered sites, onsite vans, and Standard or Ensuite Cabins. We provide clean, accessible amenities as well as a coin-operated laundry.

Our camp kitchen and entertainment area is fully equipped along with free gas BBQs, TV, stereo and plenty of tables and chairs. In winter we enclose and heat this area so everyone can stay warm and cosy. Join us here for Happy Hour at 5pm daily where you will be joined by your hosts Lionel and Deb.

Freshen up in our swimming pool during the summer months or walk to our local shops, pub, post office, chemist and news agency. For peace of mind, we have 24 hour video security surveillance of the park.

Park Facilities

Amenities for those with Disabilities
Happy Hour
Pizza Oven
Defibrillator
Wheelchair Access in Amenities
Tourist Information
Swimming Pool
Pet Friendly (Conditions Apply)
BBQ Facilities
LPG Gas
Laundry Facilities
Grassed Tent / Campervan Sites
Drive Through Sites
Doggy Daycare
Credit Card Facilities
Camp Kitchen

Crocodile Caravan Park Caravan Park In Lightning Ridge

5. Lorne Station Caravan Park

Address: Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Phone: 02 6829 1869
Web: https://lornestation.com/

Lorne Station Caravan Park is a family business and give the unique experience of the outback. They offer the best of both worlds with Bush camping under the stars with open fires and lots of space and we border the Opal fields. They have Camping, Caravans and Cabins. Also catering for motor homes and fifth wheelers. All sites have access to communal showers and toilets, kitchen, dining & laundry facilities and an extensive library. We are pet friendly.

Lorne Station Caravan Park In Lightning Ridge

A Bit More About Caravan Parks In Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Caravan Park: This is a well-known caravan park located in Lightning Ridge. It offers powered and unpowered sites for caravans, motorhomes, and campers. The park provides amenities such as showers, toilets, laundry facilities, and a camp kitchen. It may also have additional features like a swimming pool and a playground.

Opal Caravan Park: Another option in Lightning Ridge is the Opal Caravan Park. It offers powered and unpowered sites with amenities similar to the Lightning Ridge Caravan Park. It may have additional facilities like a barbecue area and a recreation room.

Outback Caravan Park: This caravan park is located in the outskirts of Lightning Ridge, offering a quieter and more secluded experience. It may have powered and unpowered sites available and basic amenities such as showers and toilets.

It’s important to note that availability, prices, and amenities can change over time. I recommend checking online travel websites, tourism websites, or contacting the local tourism information centre for the most up-to-date information about caravan parks in Lightning Ridge. They will be able to provide you with current options, rates, and any special requirements you may have.

Additionally, it’s always a good idea to read reviews from other travelers to get an idea of the experiences and facilities provided by different caravan parks in the area.

What is the best caravan park in Lightning Ridge?

Without a doubt the best caravan park in Lightning Ridge is the Opal Caravan Park. We have stayed there many times and enjoyed each visit. The facilities are superb - possibly the best shower blocks in the country. The surface is unique - crushed granite that stays dry in all weather.

Do I need a hammer drill to put my pegs in at the Opal Caravan Park in Lightning Ridge?

Yes you certainly do! But don't worry if you don't have one with you - you can borrow one from reception free of charge.

Is there a doggy daycare in Lightning Ridge?

Yes! Many of the local attractions are not pet friendly. The Opal Caravan Park in Lightning Ridge has 3 private and secure yards to keep your beloved pooch safe while you explore.

Camping At Ayers Rock Camp Ground (Uluru)

by David Sloane | Aug 16, 2022 | Best Caravan Parks By Location, Oodnadatta Track - Uluru 2022, Our Travel Blog

Camping At Ayers Rock Camp Ground (Uluru)

We camped at Ayers Rock Camp Ground at Yulara and it was great! Facilities are good, location is excellent and there is a range of free daily activities thrown in for good measure.

Ayers Rock Camp Ground Yulara

As a rule we avoid caravan parks whenever possible in favour of free or bush camping options. We also love a good station stay. So when we were looking up where to camp at Uluru and the only options was the Ayers Rock Camp Ground at Yulara we were a bit worried. Looking further in to it showed that it is in fact a caravan park.

Camped At Ayers Rock Camp Ground

We should not have worried at all as it turned out to be great. We booked an unpowered site about 8 months prior to arriving. We had heard a lot of stories about people turning up without a booking and the overflow area being full and them being turned away and we didn’t want to risk that happening. So we booked a long way out. It did lock us in to a set date but we had quite a few two and three night stays on the run in to Uluru so if something went wrong there was the option to cut one of those longer stays short and still hit our target date.

Cost Vs Value

The cost for three nights unpowered was $147.50. When you free camp mostly that sounds like a lot of money. But it turned out to be value for money. Our site fees included the use of showers and toilets and they were in good order and kept quite clean considering the number of people using them. It also gave us access to the washing machine and dryer and it was great to get a few loads done after being on the road for 10 days.

What we weren’t expecting from our stay was the access to a large range of resort facilities. Ayers Rock Campground is part of a huge resort. Cabin style accommodation through to top of the line hotel accommodation is available at the resort. There are shops, a post office, an IGA as well as a range of gift shops, restaurants and cafes. All in all it’s like a small city and your Uluru Campground booking gives you access to most of it.

The best thing we received with our booking was free access to a huge range of daily activities. The activities are all based around the local Pitjantjatjara culture and are educational by nature. The presenters at the three sessions we attended were knowledgeable and quite humorous with their presentations. If you do go to Uluru and stay at the Ayers Rock Camp Ground at Yulara I highly recommend you find the time to attend a few of the sessions. I have listed information on the sessions available below. Keep in mind that these probably change over time.

Free Daily Activities At Ayers Rock Camp Ground

Culture

Bush Yarns

Daily: Time: 10am, 10.30an, 3pm, 3.30pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: 10am & 10.30am Circle of Sand at Town Square Lawn – 3pm & 3.30pm Circle of Sand at Desert Gardens

Listen to the stories of Aboriginal culture and tradition where you will be shown men’s weapons that were used for hunting or women’s tools and techniques to gather bush tucker in the central desert. These sessions will also provide an opportunity to learn aspects about the local Pitjantjatjara language.

Bush Yarns

Bush Food Experience

Daily: Time: 1pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Arkani Theatre

Learn about Australian and local bush tucker and how for many centuries local Indigenous groups would hunt, gather and prepare these bush foods. This will be followed by a fun cooking demonstration utilising a flavoursome Indigenous ingredient that you can try at home.

Bush Food Experience

Didgeridoo Workshop

Daily: Time: 11am and 3pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: 11am Town Square Fountain 3pm Town Square Lawn Stage

Listen to the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo. Yidaki, the traditional Aboriginal term for the didgeridoo, was discovered in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. During this workshop, guests are invited to try and play the didgeridoo.

Didgeridoo Workshop

Paint Your Own Australian Animal

When: Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun | Time: 10am
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Lungkata Room, Sails in the Desert Hotel

Paint and keep your own wooden stencilled, native Australian animal. Assortment of paint colours available per table.

Art

Gallery Of Central Australia (Goca)

Daily: Time: Open 9am -5pm and tour at 10.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Next to Arkani Theatre

The Gallery of Central Australia (GOCA) is a celebration of current and emerging Central Australian Indigenous artists. We work closely with Central Australian art centres, as well as independent artists and galleries, to showcase works from the region. Join us for a tour through GOCA. Discover the history of dot painting and how this links with the style of artwork produced by artists in the Central Australian region today.

Nature

Guided Garden Walk

Daily: Time: 9am and 4pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: 9am Circle of Sand at Town Square Lawn – 4pm Circle of Sand at Desert Gardens

Meet at the Circle of Sand at Town Square Lawn or Desert Gardens where your Guide will show you around the Resort Gardens highlighting the seasonal local flora, bush foods and trees native to Australia.

Astronomy

Capturing The Cosmos

Daily: Time: 2pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Arkani Theatre

This astronomy documentary reveals the current research and technologies about radio astronomy, dark energy and Australia’s role at the forefront of radio astronomy. Proudly partnered by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia with ASTRO3D.

Narrated by Geoffrey Rush, written and directed by astronomer Dr. Tanya Hil. The screening is followed by a brief talk and Q&A session from the Resort ‘s resident Astronomy Guide.

Caravan Park Orroroo SA

by David Sloane | May 14, 2018 | Best Caravan Parks By Location, Cameron Corner & Farina

Caravan Park Orroroo SA

We stayed the night in a caravan park at Orroroo. It was a nice park and was only about $25 for the night but we just don’t like van parks much. After camping in the bush for over a week it felt really claustrophobic. We did however really appreciate the nice hot showers.

Originally we had scheduled to drive through to Peterborough and then do a long 650km trip through to a camp site on the Murray at Robinvale however since we had a day up our sleeve because we didn’t go to the Dig Tree (still spewing about that) we decided to break it up a bit and go to Orroroo, Berri then Robinvale. On the road down to Orroroo we drove past some very interesting places, a lot of turnoffs to places of interest in the Flinders Ranges. I think we might go there next year.

Orroroo Caravan Park

We stayed the night in a caravan park at Orroroo. It was a nice enough park and was only about $25 for the night but we just don’t like van parks much. After camping in the bush for over a week it just felt really claustrophobic. We did however really appreciate the nice hot showers.

Main Street Orroroo SA

We did some stocking up for the next few days in town, and Orroroo is a really nice little town. I could see myself living somewhere like it. It was the first proper little town we’d been in since leaving home. They have an IGA, a couple of pubs, a great old fashioned servo. I loved the servo. You walk inside and the joint is packed to the rafters with car parts and smells like a workshop. In fact that’s pretty much what it is. It reminded me of what servos were like when I was a kid. I guess once the older bloke who was running it retires it’ll get turned in to a Coles Express or something similar.

Magnetic Hill Near Orroroo

Anyway, after stocking up we went for a drive out to Magnetic Hill. The idea is you stop your car, whack it in neutral and release the brakes and it rolls uphill. Bugger me if it didn’t work! I know it’s just an optical illusion but hey, it sure felt like the magnet was pulling us uphill.

Pro Motors And Hunts Fuel Orroroo SA

We ordered pizzas for dinner at the pub and they were good. Really good. Surprisingly good! While they were cooking we sat outside with Graciee and had about three beers and had a good chat with one of the locals. He’d been a truck driver delivering general goods out in the push up the Strzelecki, Oodnadatta and Birdsville tracks and further north and west all of his life based out of Orroroo. He reckoned Orroroo was a great place to live. Sounds like he’d had a really interesting life

Commercial Hotel Orroroo SA

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