Bagala Cottage Lightning Ridge

26/10/2026

A great way to kick off the 2027 season! Thank you to those who advocated for hosting rights😎

The DNCO Visitor Experiences Summit is back for its fifth year, and we're heading to Lightning Ridge! 💎

📅 Tuesday 2 – Wednesday 3 March 2027
📍 Lightning Ridge, NSW

Join operators, councils and industry partners from across the region for two half-days of practical, hands-on sessions on the topics shaping our industry, from new technology to storytelling and growing your business. Plus time to network, swap ideas and see the best of the Ridge, of course!

Speakers, program and tickets coming soon. Watch this space!

25/10/2026

A testament to quality service, creativity and beauty❤️CONGRATULATIONS DTEO 🥂

25/10/2026

Grateful to the LRVIC for supporting local😊

📚✨ 𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 – 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑!✨📚

Local author Leigh Black has personally delivered a fresh supply of her book Not Just a Nurse to our Visitor Information Centre, and she's signed every single copy! ❤️

From the opal fields of Lightning Ridge to the remote communities of the Pilbara, Not Just a Nurse takes readers on an extraordinary journey through 50 years of nursing, unforgettable characters, personal heartbreak, resilience and the realities of life in rural Australia.

More than a nursing memoir, it's a heartfelt collection of remarkable people, places and experiences, told through the eyes of a woman who dedicated her life to caring for others.

💝 A wonderful read, a thoughtful gift and a beautiful piece of local storytelling.

📍 Pop into the Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre to pick up your signed copy while stocks last!

Support local authors and discover the incredible stories behind the people who call our region home! 📖💕

You can also check out: Leigh Black Author Not Just a Nurse

23/10/2026

A very good reason to stay on track!

22/10/2026

The first blooms on this teenage Bagala (Leopardwood) tree is worthy of celebration❤️

From a thorny small bush to a tall, elegant tree the transformation is fascinating and takes decades!

20/10/2026

A pop of colour….. so transitory, so appreciated 💕

13/10/2026

Enjoy the reality😎

12/10/2026

Magic happens at The Hungry Spirit Tin Camp!
Once a month, Saturday night, through the season and then the random pop up❤️

I will let you know when 2027 dates are available😊

07/10/2026

A pop of colour and a generous review 💕quite made my day!

02/10/2026

❤️Opal