WEDNESDAY 10 TO WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2026

Situated in outback north western New South Wales, Lightning Ridge is one of the most iconic towns in Outback Australia. Home to the rare and elusive black opal, Lightning Ridge is a unique and historic opal mining town.

Passing through other iconic towns like Griffith, Cobar and Bourke before reaching Lightning Ridge for a three night stay, our stay will see us marvel at extraordinary gems in opal stores, and experience the atmosphere of an underground mine at Opal Mine Adventure, take a visit to The Grawin, a group of opal fields where the largest ever was found.

Lighting Ridge has plenty of eccentricity, not the type that one needs to be wary of but the kind that truly envelopes any visitor and is delivered via characters that could be included in any folkloric Australian novel or film; truly warming and welcoming, it is a town full of vibrancy with plenty of experiences on offer.

Our journey home sees us pass through Dubbo with a visit to the zoo, and Parkes where we visit ‘The Dish’ … this is a must do ‘outback adventure’.

INCLUDES
7 nights accommodation, 7 dinners, 7 cooked breakfasts, 5 lunches, luxury coach travel, fully escorted with driver and hostess, all entries as per itinerary.

Click here to download the full itinerary.

Click here to download the booking form.

Contact Southern Star Coaches for further information.

COST (per person)
$3,074 (twin share)
$540 single supplement

Deposit required by 24 April 2026