The "Must See & Do" around Broken Hill

A day trip out to Silverton is worthwhile.
Visit the Pub and they will demonstrate to you a neat little fundraising trick.
Good atmosphere with a bit of history.

Hi Malcolm

I'd go to the Line of Load which is really interesting and one of the mine tours there.

not sure the kids would be interested in art galleries, but there are heaps in Broken Hill,

Silverton is a great place to visit and walk around, check out the mad max interceptor car

The living desert sculptures is interesting too.

there's a great tourist info centre there with lots of suggestioins of things to do.

We've stayed in both caravan parks, they're both good, the Broken Hill city [topu tourist] one though is on flatter ground and might be easier to find level ground, but I can't fault the people at the Lake View caravan park [family parks of australia]...

I'm sure you'll find heaps to do.

cheers

Lyn

Try Lake view CP at Broken Hill, Mutawija NP on way to White Cliffs, the CP at WC is also good value. Visit Day Dream mine on way to/from Silverton. Plenty to see in BH so visit the info centre for directions. Allow a complete day in WC to see sights.
Have a great holiday and tread lightly.
Regards, Peter.

When we were there, we went to the Peter Browne gallery near Silverton and watched him paint a picture from start to finish ( took less than half an hour) which my brother in law promptly bought for about $400. Was great to see and he also entertained us us with some hillarious stories.

Rob

Mal,

I've been living in the Hill for just over 3 years now and still have not seen everything.

I would recommend a look around Menindee, you could come from Mildura via Pooncarie and Menindee. It would be a big day but it is worth a look. You couold spend a night camped by the river, upstream of Menindee is bush camping or down stream in the National Park, to break it up if you like. Kinchega Woolshed is well worth a look. Copi Hollow is where the locals go for a swim and water ski. Lake Menindee is worth a look at the moment as it is dry. The lookout is on the left, heading to Broken HIll, just north of the Copi turn before you go over the bridge. You could also visit all this on a day trip from Broken Hill.

You should see a couple of galleries at least. Jack Absalom is nice as is Roxanne Minchin and the Silver City Mint opposite the Entertainment Centre in Chloride St. Pro Hart is also interesting but there is a $4.00 charge for adults. The FLying Doctor Base also have a visitor centre and a bit of a museum showing a video about the history of the service.

The things others have suggested above are all good. At Silverton you should also see the Coin Carvery and take some time to do at least part of the walk tour, you should get info about this at the pub. Take the kids into hte pub to look at the photos on the walls and the various signs used in movies are hanging in the beer garden.

Mutawintgee NP is worth a look, you can camp there but should pre book (I think). You could go through the park on the way to White Cliffs. Consider staying underground at White Cliffs, the kids will love it and you will sleep very well, no light and no noise.

Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre phone is 1800 630 008. or www.visitbroken hill.com.au

Hope you enjoy our town
Duncs

The Delpratt mine tour is great - can be a bit pricey because they have been hit with public liability - in my view a great experience - safe, yet impressive for the kids as well as adults. I like the natural environment - the local landscapes - see the rock sculptures on top of the hill at sunset (just out of town) - nice drive out to the reservoirs too (they have 2) - there are some great views out by the western reservoir (forget the name) - you can damn near see the Flinders ranges from there. Of the 2 caravan parks, the big one on the Adelaide Road (by the cemetery) is the go - very good standard overall .

The day dream silver mine on the silverton is a must.
Silverton is a great spot and a bit west follow the road and lovely sunsets from there.
We have been to brocken hill 3 times and see somthing new each time a great spot.

all the best
Eric

Definately a sunset on the Mundi Mundi plains (between B/Hill & Silverton).

A beer in the Silverton Pub is a must.........and a pic with the interceptor. Be there at night and they will even fire it up. Fords and beer (get there in a Nissan) Does it get any better?????

Tilpa Pub

G'Day Malcolm,

We were in Broken Hill last month, for us one of the highlights, (other than those listed), was School of the Air.

You have to book at the info centre in town the day before but it only cost $4.40 and you get to see the school and sit in during a class. Lasts for about 90 minutes in total but very interesting. Would be great for the kids to see how this works

Hope this helps

Rolande

hi mal58
drive up to the Memorial to the miners on the heap that is the higist part of BH this has a resteront and a great look out

Try the old Daydream Mine tour at a place near Silverton. its well sign posted. Lots of history from 120 years ago. You get fitted out with helmets and lamps and climb down into the hole in the ground. Its cheaper than the town mine tours and will create a lasting impression on the family.

Kings

Mal I think you are going to need more than a week.

All the best
Eric

Do a town walk with one of the old miners as a guide. They have some fabulous stories to tell and you get some great insights into the town. Bookings at the info centre where they start and finish. Wife and I did this last year and am really wanting to go back. We stayed at the caravan park in town nice flat sites and good amenities.

I am sure you will enjoy the area

Take the trip in late May and look at the Outback Challenge its an amazing thing to see and the first Sunday at the old mine one can see all manner, of entertaining vahicle barrelling around a track.