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Broken Hill Optional Touring
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.
City Sights and Heritage Tour - Half Day
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This tour covers 50 kilometres of the unique city of Broken Hill. Listen as your 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 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. Here of the origins of BHP and see the vast differences from the early miners cottages to the modern homes of today. There are many wonderful heritage buildings, churches and hotels in the Silver City.
Includes: Touring and return transfers.
Taste of the Outback (Adelaide Short Break) - 3 Days
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.
Includes: Touring, accommodation, return transfers (not included: rail fare)
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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.
Includes: Touring and return transfers.
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