Artesian Bore Baths Lightning Ridge NSW
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About
Unwind and rejuvenate at the Artesian Bore Baths in Lightning Ridge, a unique experience in outback New South Wales. The mineral-rich waters, with temperatures ranging from 104F to 122F (40C-50C), offer therapeutic value and a soothing soak in an open-air pool. These baths are free to enter and open 24/7, providing visitors with the opportunity for a relaxing dip under the stars at night.Why you should go
- Experience natural hot springs fed by the Great Artesian Basin
- Enjoy warm baths at around 40 degrees Celsius with therapeutic properties
- Opportunity for stargazing while soaking in mineral-rich waters
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What a truly relaxing experience. The water is divine. You can't stay in for too long before you feel like a cooked crab. Great showers and toilets. It's open from 12noon all night till 10am how bizarre 🤔 I'd like to try it at night too😍
Clean add easy to use, indoor and outdoor showers. Temperature was a little cooler after rain, but like a hot bath, very relaxing! Guests are coming and going all night but everyone is quietly chatting or relaxing. Showers have a sulphur smell, but the scent doesn't stay on you, and the baths themselves are odourless. Free & open all hours except 10 AM to noon for cleaning.
Very hot artesian baths at Lightning Ridge, mid north NSW Australia🇦🇺🧜♂️🧜♀️🏊♂️🥵 very hot water. It's good for you. A must visit. Also visit the opal mines and opal shops. Great history around the place. Very remote. The old pub has long gone unfortunately. The Diggers Rest. It was a fantastic place. How sad. 😌⛏️⚒️⚖️🪃🛏🚫⬇️🇦🇺🌏🛻🛣☀️🌡🧨🕯📱📲
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Ernie, Shermans Way, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia
People typically spend 45 min here
Know before you go
- Visit at night during summer to avoid extreme daytime heat and enjoy stargazing
- Bring a plastic bottle of water to stay hydrated while soaking in the hot pools
- Spend about 10 minutes fully submerged up to your neck then take breaks outside the water to prevent dizziness from heat exposure
- Read important information on signs at entrance for a better experience
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The Artesian Bore Baths in Lightning Ridge, NSW, are highly praised for their delightful warmth at around 40 degrees Celsius. Reviewers recommend visiting at night during the summer to enjoy the hot tub and stargazing opportunities. The facility is well-maintained with free showers but a slight smell of eggs. Visitors appreciate the therapeutic benefits of the mineral-rich waters from the Artesian Basin and emphasize the importance of staying hydrated while soaking in these relaxing pools.Review score
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What a truly relaxing experience. The water is divine. You can't stay in for too long before you feel like a cooked crab. Great showers and toilets. It's open from 12noon all night till 10am how bizarre 🤔 I'd like to try it at night too😍
Clean add easy to use, indoor and outdoor showers. Temperature was a little cooler after rain, but like a hot bath, very relaxing! Guests are coming and going all night but everyone is quietly chatting or relaxing. Showers have a sulphur smell, but the scent doesn't stay on you, and the baths themselves are odourless. Free & open all hours except 10 AM to noon for cleaning.
Very hot artesian baths at Lightning Ridge, mid north NSW Australia🇦🇺🧜♂️🧜♀️🏊♂️🥵 very hot water. It's good for you. A must visit. Also visit the opal mines and opal shops. Great history around the place. Very remote. The old pub has long gone unfortunately. The Diggers Rest. It was a fantastic place. How sad. 😌⛏️⚒️⚖️🪃🛏🚫⬇️🇦🇺🌏🛻🛣☀️🌡🧨🕯📱📲
Almost too hot but a great experience. Best at dawn. Good sunset. Hot. Best to perch yourself on the edge or a step. Guaranteed to sleep like a baby afterwards.
Fantastic FREE public hot spring /bore baths. The water here is HOT, and varies between 40°- 46°C. There is also a second, smaller pool which is a few degrees cooler, but is only about 300mm deep, as opposed to the main pool which is about 1.6m deep.
The pools are open all day every day, but are closed for cleaning between 10am-noon every day.
It’s particularly nice to go in when it is really cold outside and the cool breeze helps keep your face cool.
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Ernie, Shermans Way, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia
People typically spend 45 min here