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Broken Hill – New South Wales
For a taste of the real outback there’s few places that rival Broken Hill in western NSW.

Readily accessible from the major capitals of south eastern Australia, the historic city of Broken Hill has always been more closely aligned to South Australia than NSW. Supplies are delivered from Adelaide, ore is shipped to Port Pirie, while locals see the SA capital as the place for seaside holidays and shopping.

Founded on the fortune of silver, lead and zinc discovered in 1883 the mines here were once the biggest in the world for these minerals. Today, the mines may have lost much of their glory but they are still being worked, albeit with less people being involved, with more and more looking to tourism as their choice of employment.

The town has many remarkable buildings from its days of fame to enjoy, while mine tours are also available either in the town itself or out at the Daydream Mine on the way to the now near deserted town of Silverton. Don’t miss a visit to the famous Silverton Hotel, and surrounbding areas made famous in such films as ‘Mad Max’.


The famous ‘Brushmen of the Bush’, have made the ’Hill a rich and exciting enclave for artists and more artists can be found here than in any other town in inland Australia. There’s a number of galleries to enjoy, but you shouldn’t miss Pro’ Hart’s Gallery, the Silver City Mint & Art Centre or the Living Desert Sculpture park on the outskirts of the city.


The city also makes a great base for exploring the surrounding area including Sturt National Park, where three states meet, Kinchega National Park on the Darling River and the rich Aboriginal heritage of Mutawintji National Park

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The ’Hill is also home to the international Outback Challenge, a tough 4WD event held on some of the larger remoter properties found within 200km from the city. Run over a week each May the event attracts competitors from around the world. Spectators can join the excitement visiting the properties and enjoying not only the action of the event, but the hospitality of the property owners while receiving a first hand look at areas rarely visited by normal travellers. For more info check out the Outback 4x4 Challenge web site: www.outback4x4challenge.com.

For your first trip, or your next trip to the outback, make Broken Hill the centre of attraction. You wont be disappointed!

For more info contact the Broken Hill Visitor information centre, ph: (08) 8087 6077, web site: www.visitbrokenhill.com.au/afrontpage.asp, or check the web at: www.visitmildura.com.au.

The book Discover Australia 4WD also has a great trek in it that covers the Corner Country from Broken Hill to Tibooburra and out to Cameron Corner and including Mutawintji NP and the opal town of White Cliffs.

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