- Name: White Cliffs Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Central Darling Shire Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: White Cliffs General Store Precinct, White Cliffs NSW 2836
- Phone: (08) 8091 6678
- Location Context: Located in the centre of White Cliffs, adjacent to the General Store and close to the underground motel precinct. It serves as the primary VIC for the historic opal‑mining fields of the Far West.
- Facilities On‑Site: Maps, brochures, local opal information, toilets, parking, displays on mining history, and regional touring resources.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – White Cliffs & Immediate Opal Fields
- White Cliffs township
- Opal mining fields (historic shafts, fossicking areas)
- Underground Motel precinct
- White Cliffs Solar Power Station
- Paroo‑Darling National Park (northern access)
Secondary Coverage – Central Darling Shire
- Wilcannia
- Menindee
- Ivanhoe
- Tilpa (Darling River Run)
- Sunset Strip (Menindee Lakes)
- Copi Hollow
- Lake Pamamaroo
- Mutawintji National Park (regional touring corridor)
Tertiary Coverage – Wider Far West NSW & Outback Touring Routes
- Broken Hill (north‑east touring link)
- Tibooburra (via Outback touring loops)
- Bourke (via Darling River Run)
- Cobar (via Barrier Highway connections)
- Outback NSW touring loops (Darling River Run, Silver City Highway, Opal Fields circuits)
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures, and touring guides
- Information on opal mining history, geology, and fossicking
- Local attraction information:
- White Cliffs Underground Motel
- White Cliffs Solar Power Station
- Historic opal diggings
- White Cliffs Heritage Trail
- National park and reserve information:
- Paroo‑Darling National Park
- Mutawintji National Park
- Road condition updates for remote and unsealed Outback routes
- Accommodation assistance (underground motel, caravan park, guesthouses)
- Local events and community activities
- Souvenirs, books, local crafts, and opal‑related products
- Advice for remote travel, fuel availability, and safety in mining areas
Summary
The White Cliffs Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for the White Cliffs opal‑mining region and the northern Central Darling Shire. It supports travellers exploring the underground motel, historic diggings, Paroo‑Darling National Park, and the wider Far West touring network. With essential maps, opal‑field guidance, road updates, and Outback touring support, it is a key stop for anyone visiting this unique and remote opal town.