Broken Hill Wanderer

8 nights accommodation

5 Dinners

8 Light Breakfasts

2 Lunches

Broken Hill
Wanderer.

In Broken Hill you will truly discover a lost world with its historic mines, captivating landscapes, grand old pubs and simple miner's cottages - every sight has a tale to tell.

And few can tell them better than Silver City Tours.

As the longest serving tour operator in the Far West Region of NSW, our philosophy of sit back, relax and enjoy best sums up the most compelling reason for booking an organised tour.



Broken Hill has become the first Australian city to be included on the National Heritage List, that in itself is great reason to pop out and visit with us.

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Arrive in Broken Hill

Day 1 Monday

Arrive in Broken Hill

You will be met by your Host from Silver City Tours and escorted to accommodation.

 

Day 2 Tuesday (LB, D)

City Sights, Heritage Tour, Geo Centre and Sunset Sculptures Symposium 

Take a step back in time and explore Australia's First Heritage Listed City on our Heritage Tour, showcasing Broken Hill's rich history. We’ll visit the Miner’s Memorial, located at the highest point of the Line of Lode. From there, you’ll be able to see the city’s unique architecture. Next, we’ll visit the Geo Centre, where you can see a 42kg silver nugget and learn about the importance of mining to the town. After that, we’ll take a break before heading to the famous Sculpture Symposium to watch the sunset.


Day 3 Wednesday (LB, L, D)

Menindee & Kinchega National Park

Enjoy a leisurely tour around the Menindee Lakes scheme. Travel to Menindee and on to Kinchega National Park (Roads Permitting). Enjoy a Wetlands Cruise on the “River Lady”.

 

Day 4 Thursday (LB, D)

Silverton Ghost Town, Taste of the Artback.

After breakfast, we'll head off to Australia's liveliest ghost town. This is a must-see destination for any movie buff or history lover. You'll be able to explore craft centres, galleries, and museums, as well as the iconic Silverton Hotel, with time for a bite to eat (own expense). In the afternoon, we'll take a tour of some of the local art galleries. Broken Hill is famous for its vibrant art scene, and you'll be able to see firsthand what all the fuss is about. You'll be blown away by the talent and creativity on display here.

 

Day 5 Friday (LB, D)

Sulphide St Railway Historical Center, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Palace Hotel

This morning we discover the importance of the cultural diversity that helped form the foundation of Broken Hill. We also see mineral & hospital collections and play with trains. After lunch we visit the RFDS, where we'll learn about the important work they do in providing medical care to remote communities. We then step back in time with a visit to Bell's 1950's Milk Bar where you can explore the city's fascinating social history and experience a rare insight into Australia’s unique milk bar and cafe culture, then we'll finish up with a meal at the iconic Palace Hotel, made famous by the film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and for those who are feeling lucky, you will have the chance to try your luck at a game of two-up Broken Hill is the only place where you can play two-up legally on a regular basis. So, join the locals and come in spinner!!


Day 6 Saturday (LB)

Free day to explore this great part of Australia at your own pace

 

Day 7 Sunday (LB, L, D)

White Cliffs (overnight)

Today you head to Australia’s oldest commercial opal fields. See Australia’s first solar power station. You’ll visit Red Earth Opal Underground Mine Tour & Showroom, a chance to purchase opals direct from the source. (Overnight White Cliffs Underground Motel)

 

Day 8 Monday (LB)

After breakfast we depart for Broken Hill.

 

Day 9 Tuesday (LB)

You will be transferred to your departure point.


2024 Prices from - per person

Silver Haven Motor Inn

Old Willyama Motor Inn

$2375 Twin Share

$2895 Single

$2265 Triple Share


Ibis Styles Broken Hill

$2475 Twin Share

$3160 Single

$2365 Triple Share

Below are the confirmed departures for 2024

2024

18 March 2024

01 April 2024

22 April 2024

06 May 2024

20 May 2024

17 June 2024

22 July 2024

19 August 2024

02 September 2024

16 September 2024

30 September 2024

14 October 2024

28 October 2024

11 November 2024


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