Best of Broken Hill & Outback NSW (2025)

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Day 1 Monday
Arrival at Broken Hill
Make your own way to Broken Hill. On arrival, you will be met by your Host and escorted to your accommodation. Hotel: Old Willyama Motor Inn or Silver Haven Motor Inn (or similar)

Day 2 Tuesday
City Sights, Heritage Tour, Geo Centre & Sunset Sculptures Symposium
Take a step back in time and explore Australia's first heritage-listed city, showcasing Broken Hill's rich history. Visit the Miner’s Memorial, located at the highest point of the Line of Lode offering panoramic views of the city's architecture. Next, we’ll visit the Geo Centre, where you can see a 42kg silver nugget and learn about the importance of mining to the town. After that, we’ll take a break before heading to the famous Sculpture Symposium to watch the breathtaking sunset. Meals included: light breakfast & dinner.

Day 3 Wednesday
Menindee & Kinchega National Park
This leisurely tour takes you around the Menindee Lakes scheme, with scenic stops along the way at Menindee and Kinchega National Park (weather permitting). The highlight of the trip is a wetlands cruise on the River Lady, where you'll get up close and personal with the abundant wildlife that calls this area home. Meals included: light breakfast & dinner.

Day 4 Thursday
Silverton Ghost Town & Taste of the Artback
After breakfast, we'll head off to Australia's liveliest ghost town. This is a must-see destination for any movie buff or history lover. You'll be able to explore craft centres, galleries, and museums, as well as the iconic Silverton Hotel, with time for a bite to eat (own expense). In the afternoon, we'll take a tour of some of the local art galleries. Broken Hill is famous for its vibrant art scene, and you'll be able to see first hand what all the fuss is about. You'll be blown away by the talent and creativity on display here. Meals included: light breakfast & dinner.

Day 5 Friday
Royal Flying Doctor Service, Sulphide St Railway & Historical Centre, & Palace Hotel
We begin our day with a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, here we’ll explore the vital role they play in delivering medical care to remote communities. Next, we’ll head to the Sulphide St Railway & Historical Centre, where we’ll uncover the rich cultural diversity that laid the foundation of Broken Hill. You’ll also have the chance to explore mineral and hospital collections and enjoy some interactive fun with the train exhibits. We’ll wrap up the day with a meal at the iconic Palace Hotel, famously featured in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. For those feeling lucky, you can try your hand at a game of two-up—Broken Hill is the only place where you can legally play this game on a regular basis. So, join the locals and give it a spin! Meals included: light breakfast & dinner.

Day 6 Saturday
Free Day
Today, you’ll have the freedom to explore this remarkable part of Australia at your own pace. For a glimpse into the lives of early miners, venture underground at the historic Day Dream Mine. Discover the rugged escarpments, mineral-rich springs, and ancient Aboriginal rock art at Mutawintji National Park. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed day, enjoy a round of golf, join the locals fr a leisurely game of bowls, or catch the local bus to the iconic Bells Milk Bar for a delicious, nostalgic milkshake. Meals included: light breakfast.

Day 7 Sunday
Overnight White Cliffs
Today, you’ll have the freedom to explore this remarkable part of Australia at your own pace. For a glimpse into the lives of early miners, venture underground at the historic Day Dream Mine. Discover the rugged escarpments, mineral-richsprings, and ancient Aboriginal rock art at Mutawintji National Park. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed day, enjoy a round of golf, join the locals for a leisurely game of bowls, or catch the local bus to the iconic Bells Milk Bar for a delicious, nostalgic milkshake. Meals included: light breakfast, lunch & dinner. Hotel: White Cliffs Underground Motel.

Day 8 Monday
Broken Hill
After breakfast we make our way back to Broken Hill for the night. Meals included: light breakfast.

Day 9 Tuesday
Departure
After breakfast bid farewell to your fellow travellers as your holiday to Outback NSW comes to an end. You will be transferred to your departure point. Meals included: light breakfast.

Please note: this itinerary is subject to change without notice due to weather, adverse road conditions and unforseen circumstances.

Our experienced consultants can also happily help with flights and/or rail to and from Broken Hill. Call 1300 414 198 to learn more.

2025 Travel Dates

• 16 - 25 June 2025
• 21 - 30 July 2025
• 18 - 27 August 2025
• 8 - 17 September 2025

2025 P​rices from

$2,395 per person twin share
$2,995 solo traveller

Please Note
- Minimum numbers may be required for this tour to operate.
- Prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Call our team on 1300 414 198 and book your Broken Hill Holiday today!

Broken Hill
7 nights of comfortable motel-style accommodation at either Silver Haven Motor Inn or Old Willyama Motor Inn

W​hite Cliffs
1 night at White Cliffs Underground Motel

Please note that due to soil preservation, White Cliffs Underground Motel does not have ensuite bathrooms. Instead it has private, lockable bathrooms situated in a common area. It is recommended to bring slippers and dressing gown as you may be passing others along the way.

GETTING TO BROKEN HILL

By Air
Rex airlines operates from Sydney and Adelaide.
By Train
NSW TrainLink operates from Sydney every Monday.
Daily XPT train services to Dubbo with coach connections to Broken Hill.
By Coach
NSW Trainlink operates coaches from Adelaide and Mildura multiple times per week.
By Road
from Sydney the most direct route is via Blue Mountains to Mudgee, Dubbo, Nyngan, Cobar and Wilcannia. Drive time is approx 13 hours (1,134km).
from Melbourne take the Calder Highway to Mildura then continue through to Wentworth onto Broken Hill. Drive time is approx 9 hours (840km).
from Adelaide follow the M2 onto the Barrier Highway A32 which will take you through Gawler and Burra. Drive time is approx 6 hours (517km).

W​HAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE?

B​roken Hill has an arid desert climate.
Summer is mostly hot and dry averaging maximum 33°C climbing to over 38°C (approx 10 days a year).
Winter is relatively cool averaging maximum 16°C during the day with cold, frosty nights.
Rainfall averages approx 20mm per month.

MOBILITY & ACCESS

For the most part, this tour is accessible to all clients. However, guests will encounter uneven, rocky grounds or dirt tracks when visiting some attractions.
- The longest distance covered on this tour is approximately 400 metres.
- The path leading to the Lady River Cruise is a steep decline.
- The Underground Mine tour is not suitable for wheelie walkers or mobility scooters.
- Wheelie walkers and mobility scooters can be accommodated in the undercarriage of the coach, provided it folds.  
- Coaches operating these tours do not have disabled access. Drivers may be able to assist, at their own discretion (not guaranteed).

WILLING TO SHARE?

One of the advantages of taking a dedicated Travel at 60 group is that we have the ability to match solo travellers who wish to avoid the single supplement. Please let us know if you would prefer to share.
NOTE: this option is subject to availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share. We require all guests sharing to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Please call for more information on 1300 414 198.