Site to Sights
White Cliffs Opal Pioneer Reserve, Caravan Park
White Cliffs NSW 2836
Category:
Caravan Park
Broken Hill NSW
Area
NSW: FAR WEST
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ White Cliffs Opal Pioneer Reserve Caravan Park – White Cliffs, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Located on the fringe of White Cliffs township, this caravan park is your ideal launch pad for exploring Australia’s most fascinating underground opal-mining town. The Opal Pioneer Reserve serves both as a historic site and a working campground, giving visitors an authentic taste of the outback with all the charm of a quirky frontier community.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
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Basic amenities block with toilets and showers
Camp kitchen and shaded BBQ areas
Dump point
Some shade trees but largely open, desert-style layout
No on-site cabins (camping or vans only)
Pet-friendly
🛻 Vehicle Access
Fully accessible via sealed roads (from Wilcannia or Broken Hill)
Suitable for 2WD, caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes
Large flat sites for easy manoeuvring—even for big rigs
🕰️ History
This campground is more than just a place to park—it’s part of White Cliffs’ rich opal-mining past. The town was established in the late 1800s during the opal rush and is famous for its underground homes, old mining shafts, and Moon-like landscapes. The caravan park sits near the historic Opal Pioneer Reserve, showcasing mining relics and equipment.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
White Cliffs Underground Motel – Offers unique dugout stays
Paroo-Darling National Park (Coach and Horses Campground) – Remote bush camping south of Wilcannia
Mutawintji National Park – Rich in Aboriginal heritage and natural beauty, a few hours’ drive
🌄 Nearby Attractions
Opal fields and fossicking areas – Try your luck!
Historic dugout homes – Some open to the public for tours
Solar power station – One of Australia’s first
Outback walking trails – Especially stunning at sunset
White Cliffs General Store and Gallery – Art, souvenirs, and supplies
💬 Reviews Summary
Visitors often say:
“Basic, but with all you need for an authentic outback stay”
“Amazing sunsets and zero light pollution—perfect for stargazing”
“Fascinating local history, right from your campsite”
“Friendly locals and good base for exploring the opal fields”
🌅 If you're chasing starlit skies, red dust, and the gleam of opal beneath your boots, this humble, historic caravan park is a treasure in its own right.
