Lightning Ridge

Treat yourself to a relaxing massage after a swim in the artesian hot pool. Or maybe you need Lightning Ridge's Massage Therapist to treat the stiff neck or lower back that's starting to niggle you. The clinic is air conditioned for your extra comfort.

Opening Hours: By appointment Monday to Saturday

Features: Accredited and with 12 years experience. Health Fund Rebates.

See Peter McKenzie and his friendly efficient team for AIS inspection, Mechanical Repairs, Windscreens, 4x4 suspension, Tyres, Wheel Alignments and Spare parts

Opening Hours: 7am - 5pm (Mon-Fri) 7am - 12pm (Saturday)

Features: Fixing and replacing caravan tyres

Expert Opal cutting and carving. Qualified gemologist (FGAA) with 19 years experience

Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday-Friday)

Features: Have your opal findings cut and set into an original pendant

The Ridge's only fashion store - this is a must visit if you need some stylish new clothes.

Opening Hours: 9am - 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) 9am - 1pm (Saturday)

Features: All major brands including Akubra Hats, Adidas, Billabong Rip Curl, Akubra,

For anything glass, see Geoff.

Open Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Mon - Fri)

Features: Any glass, Perspex, mirrors and security screens, made to order.

Whether you're at home or on the road, Khan's IGA Supermarket in Lightning Ridge has all your grocery needs.

Opening Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm (Mon - Sat), 7:00am - 5:00pm (Sun)

Features: Fresh fruit and vegetables, Delicatessen, In-store Bakery, Butcher and Bottle Shop.

Heaven...for the home handy man or new miner?

Opening Hours: 7am - 5pm (Mon-Fri) 7.30am - 12pm (Saturday)

Features: Noodling equipment, hardware supplies and camp renovations

Not just a post office, this little store is jam packed with postcards, souvenirs and other gift items as well as the usual cards, stationary and postal issue.

Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday-Friday)

Features: Bank@post banking, passport interviews available, and all other postal needs

The one stop shop for everyone - Mr Cheap has household items, toys, paints, CDs, DVDs, camping goods, tools, a key cutting service and loads more stuff, all at bargain prices.

Opening Hours: 8am - 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) 8am - 4pm (Saturday) 9am - 3pm (Sunday)

Features: Crockery and Cutlery and General Hardware goods.

This butcher will remind you of the 'old days' when you got service with a smile, meat cut to order and quality, quality, quality.

Opening Hours: 7.30am - 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) 7.30am - 12noon (Saturday)

Features: Friendly service and a huge range of cuts available

Tom caters for the home energy enthusiast and also stocks computer gear, opal books, radios and of course everything for the lapidary fanatic.

Opening Hours: 8.30am - 12ish 1ish - 4pm (Mon-Fri) 8.30am - 12noon (Saturday)

Features: One of the largest on display ranges of lapidary supplies in Australia

Speedy repairs, Batteries, Starter Motors and Alternators Repair or exchange. New and reconditioned units in stock.

Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Mon- Fri)

Features: Speedy repairs, Batteries, Small engine parts, Accessories, Glow Plugs.

More international newspapers are stocked here than at Sydney's International airport - plus a huge assortment of 'Whiz Bang Bargains' and Lightning Ridge souvenirs.

Opening Hours: 8am - 5.30pm (Mon- Fri) 8am - 1pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Features: Daily Newspapers (including local rags), Lotto Agency and Lightning Ridge Souvenirs, Toys and Gifts.

For all your over the counter and scripted pharmaceutical needs.

Opening Hours: 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5.30pm (Mon- Friday) 9am - 12.30pm (Saturday)

Features: Vitamins, Cosmetics and Fragrances.

Providing housing services to the Indigenous community as well as CDEP, Garrawaal Gallery, Shell Service Station, Good Homemakers Store and Warrengulla Land Management.

Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday-Friday)

Features: Art and Timber Gallery.

Your one stop shop for fuel, drinks, chips and sweets.

Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday-Friday)

Features: Fuel and small grocery items.

For most things opal mining related including maps and information, this is your first point of call.

Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday-Friday)

Features: Information on opal mining, maps