Tour the Best of Broken Hill & Outback NSW (2024)

Departures & Pricing

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Itinerary

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   Monday - Arrival into 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)

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   Tuesday - City Sights, Heritage Tour, Geo Centre and Sunset Sculptures Symposium

   Take a step back in time and explore Australia's First Heritage Listed City on our Heritage Tour, showcasing Broken Hill's rich history. We’ll visit the Miner’s Memorial, located at the highest point of the Line of Lode. From there, you’ll be able to see the city’s unique 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 thesunset.

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast & Dinner

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   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 (roads 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.

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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   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 craftcentres, 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 firsthand what all the fuss is about. You'll be blown away by the talent and creativity on display here.

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast & Dinner

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   Friday -Sulphide St Railway & Historical Center, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Bell's Milk bar and Palace Hotel

   This morning we discover the importance of the cultural diversity that helped form the foundation of Broken Hill. We also see mineral & hospital collections and play with trains. After lunch we visit the RFDS, where we'll learn about the important work they do in providing medical care to remote communities. We then step back in time with a visit to Bell's 1950's Milk Bar where you can explore the city's fascinating social history and experience a rare insight into Australia’s unique milk bar and cafe culture, then we'll finish up with a meal at the iconic Palace Hotel, made famous by the film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and for those who are feeling lucky, you will have the chance to try your luck at a game of two-up Broken Hill is the only place where you can play two-up legally on a regular basis. So, join the locals and come in spinner!!

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast & Dinner

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   Saturday - Free Day

   Time to explore this great part of Australia at your own pace. There are many things to do, go underground at the Day Dream Mine (transport required), have a round of golf or join the locals in a game of bowls. There are many more attractions you can spend time visiting Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, Maybe just soak up the atmosphere strolling the CBD or maybe pop into one of our watering holes for a drink and a chat with the locals as well as fine restaurants and cafes.

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast

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   Sunday- White Cliffs

   Today we visit White Cliffs, Australia's oldest commercial opal field. One of the only places in the world where white opal is found, White Cliffs is also home to Australia's first solar power station. Visit the Red Earth Opal Underground Mine Tour & Showroom where you will get the opportunity to purchase opals directly from the source before spending the night in the famous White Cliffs Underground Motel.

   Hotel: White Cliffs Underground Motel

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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   Monday - Broken Hill

   After breakfast we make our way back to Broken Hill for the night.

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast

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   Tuesday - depart Broken Hill

   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.

   Included Meals: Light Breakfast

   Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.

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

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