Bagala Cottage Lightning Ridge

18/06/2026

It has been well reported that the “fuel crisis”caused a huge downturn in outback tourism so……

I didn’t take it personally however it has been really hard to stay positive with no bookings for 8 weeks!!

This review after such a time is absolute gold ❤️
and there are now bookings trickling in😊

02/06/2026

There is nothing quite like a ‘ridge sunset coinciding with a moonrise. First shaft lookout on the first day of winter😍

28/05/2026

You will be assured of a warm welcome!

27/05/2026

Cottage is booked for the festival however the sunsets are grand year round😎

There is something about rusty old things and sunsets........

Come chase some sunsets at this years Lightning Ridge Opal Festival. From the 29th of July until the 1st of August.

20/05/2026

For those of my guests who love Feba 💕a photo taken at Carinya Station - a place grounded in freedom, authenticity and offering bespoke tours. Obviously I am happy to recommend 😊

14/05/2026

Thank you Brett for taking the time to showcase the craft of bringing opal to life💕your passion and knowledge sharing was a highlight of my guests visit to Lightning Ridge 🙏

11/05/2026

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👏 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆! 👏

What an incredible achievement for one of Australia’s most unique outback destinations 💎🖤

Lightning Ridge has been recognised by Australian Traveller as:
🏆 #38 in the “100 Best Aussie Towns to Visit in 2026”
AND
🏆 #5 in the “Top 10 Aussie Outback Towns Worth Travelling For”

From black opals and quirky art to stunning sunsets, artesian bore baths and unforgettable outback experiences — it’s easy to see why visitors fall in love with the Ridge 🌅

💻 Discover more about Lightning Ridge here:
https://lightningridgetourism.com/

📖 Read the Australian Traveller article here:
https://www.australiantraveller.com/australia/top-outback-towns/

A huge congratulations to the whole Lightning Ridge community and everyone who helps make the town such a special place to visit 💚

11/05/2026

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09/05/2026

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