1300 222 222
Welcome to “The Ridge” Back to the Bush Camping Rally – 31st Rally 2026 at Lorne Station
Thursday 4th June 26 – Sunday 7th June 26 Kings Birthday Weekend Registration $20
Relax and enjoy fellowship and serenity under the stars and a cuppa next to the campfire. Get your boots, explore the Outback, and unwind in the free hot artesian bore baths. Bring your own camping gear, pop a tent and swag in the car or hitch up the caravan, ready for a great weekend. Lorne Station is located on 4500 acres where there is a variety of accommodation to suit your budget. Lightning Ridge Flyer attached for more information, (pdf format for emailing and a PNG file for sending via mobile phone – text)
Please BYO
• camp chairs
• coffee cup
• hats
• blankets
• gloves
• beanies
• cameras
• guitars-musical instrument, stage available
Please book early for all accommodation and tours as it is Kings Birthday long weekend. (Lightning Ridge can be cold in winter, extra blankets for at night or around the campfire)
We look forward to seeing you for a great weekend celebrating our 31st Rally, thank you Lightning Ridge Group AA
Lightning Ridge Group
Kim 0455 219 353
Ian 0427 949 643
Brendon 0409 660 323
Mark 0418 145 338
PO Box 1789
Lightning Ridge, 2834
PROGRAM
Campfire Meetings
BYO chairs, coffee mug, extra blankets, gloves,
beanie, guitars stage available. (can be cold in winter)
04th June 2026 Thursday
AA-ID Meeting & Al-Anon Participation
Registration $20
8pm at the Community Church Hall
13 Morilla Street Lightning Ridge
05th June 2026 Friday
Explore Lightning Ridge Day
8 pm Campfire meeting at Lorne Station.
BYO chairs & coffee cups. Soup provided.
06th June 2026 Saturday Lorne Station
08:00am Early Birds Meeting
10:30am Morning Meeting
12:00pm Cricket Match
2:00pm Al-Anon Meeting
6:00pm Dinner in Town at Various Eateries
8:00pm Campfire Meeting Lorne Station
07th June 2026 Sunday Lorne Station
10:00am Spiritual Concept Meeting
12:00pm Grawin Opal Field Trip. Self-Drive Tour
Pick up Maps at LR Information Centre for Grawin.
GPS may not work. Telstra only network)
2:00pm Grawin AA Meeting, location TBA
BYO chair and hat to Grawin Meeting
7:00om Campfire Meeting at Lorne Station
09th June 2026 Tuesday
AA – Meeting 6pm
Walgett Anglican Church
21 Pitt Street Walgett
Contact Kim 0455 219 353
Lorne Station Office
0268 291869
Lorne Station is situated on 4500 acres,where there is a variety of accommodationto suit your budget.
Powered, unpowered sites, tent sites, bunk house, communal kitchen, fully self contained 1-4 bedroom, fire ring, pet friendly, generators welcome.
Transfer from Bus Depot LR to Lorne Station
Ph lan 0427 949 643
Directions: Access to Lorne
Station is via Lorne Road from the Castlereagh Highway. Current Road closure at Kangaroo Hill.
Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre
Lions Park Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
02 6829 1670
Please pick up maps from here
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Lightning Ridge Holiday Park
44 Harlequin Street, Lightning
02 6829 0532
www.lightningridgeholidaypark.
Black Opal Motel
Cnr. Morilla & Opal St Lightning Ridge
02 6829 0518
Crocodile Caravan Park
5 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge
02 6829 0542
www.crocodilecaravanpark.com.au
Fossickers Cottage
02 6829 1383
www.fossickerscottages.com
Wallangulla Motel
22 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge
Opposite Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
02 6829 0532
www.wallangulla.com.au
Sonjas Bed and Breakfast
60 Butterfly Avenue, Lightning Ridge
02 6829 2010
www.sonjasbedandbreakfast.com
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort and
Caravan Park
Onyx St. Lightning Ridge
02 6829 0304
www.lightningridgeoutbackresort.com.au
Bluey Motel
32 Morilla S Lightning Ridge
02 6829 0380
www.blueymotel.com.au
BIG4 Opal Holiday Park
142 Pandora St, Lightning Ridge
02 6829 4884
Chasin Opal Holiday Park
10 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge
02 6829 0448
www.chasinopal.com.au
Online
Airbnb Lightning Ridge
Carinya Station Farm Stay
