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Location 380 Argent Street Email
Phone: +61 08 8087 6956
Freecall: 1300 723 583
Fax No: +61 08 8087 8175
Mobile: 0419 839 739
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Silver City Tours - City Sights & Heritage Tour (Tue, Wed, Thur & Sat)
This tour covers 50kms of our unique city. Listen as you 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 ore body in the Southern Hemisphere. You will visit the Line of Lode Miners Memorial and Visitors Centre, this magnificent new attraction is located at the highest point of the Line of Lode overlooking the city.Hear of the origins of BHP and their eventual departure from the Silver City. See the vast differences from the early miners cottages to the modern homes of today. Your guide will show you the wonderful heritage buildings, churches and hotels.
Take note of our green parklands and the magnificent fully grassed Broken Hill Golf Course, something that was just a dream to the early pioneers in the semi arid climate.
Duration |
Half Day |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
09:00 |
End Time |
12:30 |
Adult Price |
$67.00 |
Child Price |
$37.00 |
Concession Price |
$57.00 |
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Please Bring: Camera |
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Silver City Tours - Whites Mineral Art and Mining Museum (Friday)
White's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum is a unique experience, where you can go underground without actually going under!
There is a walk-in mine for family viewing and guided tours and mining models for ease of understanding. A video on the history of mining in Broken Hill is screened.
There is also an exhibition of crushed mineral collage art works and an extensive collection of handmade dolls and bears are on display.
White's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum is a complete show for the whole family.
Duration |
1.5 hours |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
10:00 |
End Time |
11:30 |
Adult Price |
$40.00 |
Child Price |
$25.00 |
Concession Price |
$37.00 |
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Please Bring: Hat, camera, sunscreen, jacket (cooler months), small bottle of drinking water. |
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Silver City Tours - Silverton Ghost Town (Sunday)
Situated approximately 28kms from Broken Hill. Silverton, Umberumberka Reservoir and the Mundi Mundi Plains have many natural and historical facts that are the 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 that the visitor may wish to have answered then and there. On our tour this is possible. On our tour you will see some of the characters that call Silverton home for a short time: Mel Gibson, Bryan Brown, 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 |
Half Day |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
09:00 |
End Time |
13:00 |
Adult Price |
$67.00 |
Child Price |
$37.00 |
Concession Price |
$57.00 |
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Please Bring: Hat, camera, sunscreen, jacket (cooler months), small bottle of drinking water. |
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Silver City Tours - Silverton Ghost Town (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)
Situated approximately 28kms from Broken Hill. Silverton, Umberumberka Reservoir and the Mundi Mundi Plains have many natural and historical facts that are the 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 that the visitor may wish to have answered then and there. On our tour this is possible. On our tour you will see some of the characters that call Silverton home for a short time: Mel Gibson, Bryan Brown, 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 |
Half Day |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
13:30 |
End Time |
17:30 |
Adult Price |
$67.00 |
Child Price |
$37.00 |
Concession Price |
$57.00 |
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Please Bring: Hat, camera, sunscreen, jacket (cooler months), small bottle of drinking water. |
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Silver City Tours - Royal Flying Doctor Service (Thursday)
Visit the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn how these dedicated people provide medical service to outback areas. This hardworking service started by John Flynn forms a “Mantle of Safety” in the vast outback. A terrific photo opportunity awaits as we arrive at “The Guardian”, the magnificent four metre sculpture in the forecourt.
You will be taken on a tour of the brand new Medical centre and view the aircraft hangar and view the aero medical aircraft’s.
A tour through the Visitor’s centre will include a visit to the museum with interactive displays, showing the history of the Service, as well as viewing a short film on the work of the RFDS. A chance to shop for RFDS souvenirs and memorabilia is available.
Duration |
1.5 hours |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
10:00 |
End Time |
11:30 |
Adult Price |
$40.00 |
Child Price |
$20.00 |
Concession Price |
$37.00 |
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Please Bring: Hat, camera, sunscreen, jacket (cooler months), small bottle of drinking water. |
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Silver City Tours - Sunset Sculpture Symposium Tour (Tuesday & Sunday)
This tour is designed to maximise the effect of the sunset in this vast land of ours as well as viewing one of the worlds major sculpture symposia. This site has 360-degree panoramic views that is enhanced by the colour of the sunsets (weather permitting) put this together with amazing work that twelve of the finest sculptors from all over the world created and you have a tour that every visitor to Broken Hill must see.
This tour is subject to sunset variation and time will be advised upon booking.
Duration |
2.5 hours |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
TBA |
End Time |
TBA |
Adult Price |
$40.00 |
Child Price |
$25.00 |
Concession Price |
$37.00 |
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Please Bring: Hat, camera, sunscreen, jacket (cooler months), small bottle of drinking water.
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Silver City Tours - Taste of the Artback (Friday)
Broken Hill is renowned for its vibrant art community with artists depicting the great outback with vivid sunsets, landscapes and vast open spaces.
Home of the legendary Brushman of the Bush the Silver City hosts many galleries where you can view the regions spectacular scenery through the eye of the talented artists.
Tour visits many galleries including Pro Harts, one of the largest private art collections in Australia, Jack Absaloms Gallery and the Silver City Mint and Art Centre featuring Peter Anderson and is home to The Big Picture, featuring stunning panoramas. This is the worlds largest acrylic painting on canvas (12m x 100m)
Duration |
Half Day |
Tour Capacity |
50 people |
Start Time |
13:00 |
End Time |
16:00 |
Adult Price |
$67.00 |
Child Price |
$37.00 |
Concession Price |
$57.00 |
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Cancellation and Indemnity: Conditions *Pensioners are at concessions rates *Children rate for 15 years and under *No smoking no alcohol on bus/coach *Conditions of travel are printed on travel tickets *Road conditions and weather may necessitate variations to itinerary *All tours are subject to alteration or cancellation without notice *Family discount may apply. Please enquire *All tours are subject to minimum numbers *Cancellation Fees may apply
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