Saturday, Jun 23, 2007 at 23:56
Baden,
I said I could give you some more info on
Broken Hill and surrounds, so here goes.
There are a number of possibilities for a trip to the
Hill. Just getting there offers the chance of a number of interesting possibilities, but I will try to keep it realistic and interesting.
From
Canberra you could go via Dubbo couple of nights there and have a look at the Zoo. Then head west towards the
Hill you should be able to make
White Cliffs inn the day. I would recommend a night at the Underground Hotel. The boys will love exploring the tunnels that make up the hotel and it is worth going up the stairs to the roof to check out the stars.
The next day you could head out through Muttawingi have a quick look there and then head to
Broken Hill. There are lots of accommodation options from 4 star hotels to rental houses or the CV Parks. Both parks are OK without being spectacular but are friendly. I have stayed at Lakeview but I have met the managers at
Broken Hill CP and they are good folk as
well.
In
Broken Hill there is heaps to see. The best option is to contact the
Visitor Information Centre 08 8088 9700. I would recommend a visit to at least a couple of galleries Pro Hart's is a must see even if you don't like Pro's work, Jack Absalom's is good too but there are heaps of others that are worth a look. White's Mineral Art Museum in Doe St will give you a good insight into the mining history of the town. There is also the RFDS Base and the cafe on the mullock heap offers great
views over the town. Especially good at sunset.
You should also have a day out to
Silverton. Lots to see out there. Peter Brown and John Dynon have galleries up at
Silverton Heights, the Woodroffe's gallery is good to as is the Coin Carvery. The Cafe make good lunches and coffee. The Museum is worth a visit and of course there is the Pub. You should also take a look at the
Daydream Mine on your way out to
Silverton. Say Hi to Kevin and Beth for me.
Menindee and Kinchega is also a good day trip out of the
Hill. Set off early because it is a big day. A nice trip is to go to the look out over
Menindee Lake which is dry at the moment, turn right just after the interconnecting channel. When you come out of there head in to
Copi Hollow for a look around. Then head out past the
scout camp to Burke and Wills
Camp and the Main Regulator. Follow the river back into
Menindee, check out Maidens Pub where Burke and Wills stayed then out into Kinchega to see the shearing shed. Follow the river back to the main road and return to
Broken Hill. Should get back to the
Hill just before dark. There are lots of
places where you could stop and
cook up lunch over a
camp fire along that route.
That will take you the best part of a week. Head south to
Wentworth and
Mildura then work your way home to
Canberra over a couple of days and your ten day holiday is all done.
This is only one suggestion but will give you something to work on. There are lots of other possibilities. I could have a dozen holidays in that area and still not see it all. Be careful that part of the world is addictive, you will almost certainly feel the need to go back some time.
Duncs
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