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      • Black Opal Tour Lightning Ridge
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Upcoming Events

28 Nov 2025

Walgett Christmas Markets

28 November 2025

Save the Date for the Annual Twilight Markets & Lighting of the Christmas Tree (Hosted by Walgett Community Promotions)
25 Oct 2025

Sip & Paint - Sheepyard Inn

25 October 2025

Paints, Drinks and Laughs - Afternoon tea and all equipment included.
01 Nov 2025

Gone Fishing Day - Walgett

01 November 2025

🎣 Gone Fishing Day – Walgett!
Join us on Saturday 1st November for a great day by the river! 🐟
Registration from 8am at the Walgett Boat Ramp. Enjoy a BBQ and refreshments provided, plus prizes for the largest carp and most carp caught!
Proudly presented by Northern Slopes Landcare Association.

Perfect for families, friends, and fishing fans — see you by the water! 🌞
01 Nov 2025

Wild West Potch Queen

01 November 2025

Lightning Ridge are trading boots for heels (beards intact!) in this hilariously outrageous parody of the Opal Queen Ball. Expect laughs, wild costumes, and a night that’s seriously not PC. Saturday 1 Nov, 8 pm at the Outback Resort. 18+ only.
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Acknowledgment to Country

Walgett Shire Council sincerely acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and First People of the lands in which we live, work and grow, the Gamilaroi & Yuwaalaraay people of the Gomeroi nation - We pay our respect to all Elders both past, present and emerging and acknowledge their spiritual connection to the lands, waterways within the Walgett Shire. We extend that welcome to other Indigenous language groups, people from non-indigenous backgrounds and people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups within our Shire.

Walgett Visitor Information Centre
88 Fox Street, Walgett NSW 2832
TTelephone (02) 6828 6139

Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre
Lions Park, Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
TTelephone (02) 6829 1670

Collarenebri Visitor Information Centre
37 Wilson Street, Collarenebri NSW 2833
TTelephone (02) 6756 2104
EEmail tourism@walgett.nsw.gov.au

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