Broken Hill and its surrounding landscape are full of unusual attractions and offer a diversity of travel experiences. The town and its surrounds, particularly Silverton, are quintessentially Australian and have been the location of more than 140 films and commercials including ‘Mad Max 2’, ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’, ‘Dirty Deeds’, the ‘Royal Flying Doctor’ series as well as Coke and XXXX beer advertisements.

Its strong mining history and classic architecture contrasts with its reputation as a haven for artists with some 27 private galleries and studios, including the world’s largest acrylic painting on canvas. You’ll also find one of New South Wales’ best collections of Aboriginal rock art nearby. And with areas such as White Cliffs and its luxury underground accommodation, it’s little wonder the characters you’ll meet here are every bit as colourful as the surrounding landscapes.

Broken Hill - The Silver City

Broken Hill has been a major producer of silver, lead and zinc since 1883 hence its tag the ‘Silver City’. The natural attractions combined with the clear light and beautiful colours have inspired many fine artists who base themselves here. On this tour you will learn about the rich mining history. Visit Junction Mine, see Browne’s shaft and the birthplace of BHP. Visit Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial, see heritage listed buildings and tour the city and surrounds. Duration: 1 hour Broken Hill - White's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum White's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum is a unique experience, where you can go underground without actually going under! Usually you would associate minerals with making items like mobile phones, houses or cars - but what about using minerals to make art? That's exactly what Broken Hill mineral artist, Kevin 'Bushy' White, has been doing. An ex-miner, who uses raw minerals from Broken Hill's mines to document the mining history through this unique kind of art form. The glittering art works on the walls are a mosaic of colourful local minerals, carefully pieced together on canvas to replicate old mining photographs. They're hung alongside mining artefacts in a replica mining shaft, to tell the rich story of the industry in Broken Hill. Take a walk through the mining models, enjoy a guided tour and watch a video on the history of mining in Broken Hill. Duration: 1 hour

Broken Hill City Sights and Heritage Tour
This tour covers 50km of the unique city of Broken Hill. Listen as your tour guide tells you of the impact the enormous wealth of the Silver City had on the development of our great country. This city was founded from the discovery of the richest iron ore body in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the Line of Lode Miners Memorial and Visitors Centre, located at the highest point of the Line of Lode overlooking the city. Hear of the origins of BHP and see the vast differences from the early miner’s cottages to the modern homes of today. There are many wonderful heritage buildings, churches and hotels in the Silver City.
Duration: 3½ hours

Silverton Ghost Town - Half Day
Situated approximately 28 kilometres from Broken Hill, Silverton, Umberumberka Reservoir and the Mundi Mundi Plains have many natural and historical facts that are best described to you at the point of contact by your experienced guide. The Mundi Mundi Plains Lookout has a breathtaking view that has many unanswered questions. On your tour you will see some of the characters that call Silverton home for a short time; Mel Gibson, Brian Brown and Helen Morse just to name a few. This is all possible at the infamous Silverton Hotel. An opportunity to see craft centres, art galleries and museums on a journey back in time.
Duration: 4 hours

White Cliffs Opal Fields
Travel to Australia’s oldest commercial opal fields. Your guide will tell you of the hardships these courageous pioneer miners faced in this harsh arid land that today sees a number of people living underground in dugouts where the temperature stays at a constant 22 degrees. One resource that this area has plenty of is sunlight, which is why Australia’s first solar power station was built here. After lunch your guide will take you on a tour to observe the historic buildings and opal showrooms where you will have the opportunity to purchase opals direct from the source.
Duration: 1 Day

Opal Dreaming OUtback Tour
On this small, personalised group tour you will experience two very interesting regions. At Mutawintji National Park, bushwalk in the restricted-access historic site to see the hand stencils and rock engravings. Then visit the opal mining town of White Cliffs and its underground museum and mine, opal shops and fields. Stay at its luxury underground accommodation. Visit Jock’s Place, Outback Treasures opals and jewellery, drive through the working opal fields and more.
Duration: 2 Days

Taste of the Outback (Adelaide Short Break)
Designed for return rail travel on the Indian Pacific departing Adelaide. This is a fabulous way to gain a greater understanding of this very unique city. Your guide explains the enormous impact the wealth of the ‘Silver City’ had on the development of Australia and includes a visit to the Line of Lode Miners Memorial that overlooks the city. If Mother Nature’s on our side see one of the best sunsets you will ever witness while at the Sculptures Symposium and much, much more.
Duration: 3 Days