Lake Cargelligo Motel is a small 3 star rated, 10 room motel run by local couple Mark and Ingrid Stenhouse. In addition to our Motel we also have available: Pelican view – 3 bedroom holiday house that sleeps a maximum of 6 people Pelicans Nest – a queen studio apartment, fully self contained. We are in easy walking distance the Lake Cargelligo main street and shops. Lake Cargelligo is an unexpected oasis in central NSW and its beauty and tranquility has remained unspoilt. It’s a perfect place to stop, stay and indulge in a range of wonderful water activities including skiing, sailing, fishing, jet skiing, canoeing and swimming. Part of Lake Cargelligo is a bird sanctuary ‘making it very popular for bird watching. Why not add Lake Cargelligo to your trip and take a look at this amazing body of water.

Part of the holiday experience is the truly stunning landscape that surrounds the Motel. The sunsets and sunrises that can be seen from the top of the hill, draw people from far and wide. It is a favourite place for inspiration for photographers and artists. White Cliffs Underground Motel provides accommodation and catering for singles to large families or groups and conferences. International visitors frequent the area and the motel. ​Enjoy lunch or a cup of coffee while you browse through the gallery and shop. We stock a range of individually made artworks, including some Aboriginal works and artefacts that are second to none. You may be lucky and find there is a film night on, or you can take a tour of the town with one of the local guides. There are a number of galleries and shops, a heritage trail, and areas to fossick for opal. Meet the locals, take a walk, and begin to understand the magic of the outback, and the lure of the opal.