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Fast facts

  • The capital of the Outback and gateway to inspiring Outback adventures
  • Famous for its national parks, rare archaeological sites and wildlife
  • Short flight from Sydney

 

Why go there
 

The best way to explore the NSW Outback is to fly to Broken Hill and join a tour where safety and comfort are guaranteed. Corner Country Adventure Tours, Tri State Safaris and Broken Hill’s Outback Tours are based in Broken Hill.


Known as the Silver City, Broken Hill was built on the world’s largest silver, lead and zinc mine run by Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP), now Australia's largest mining company. These days, Broken Hill offers much more than mining tours and museums and is the perfect base to get out and explore the NSW Outback.


Just outside the city, this special slice of the outback comes alive with its distinctive, clear light and expansive vistas, which have inspired and continue to inspire hundreds of artists and photographers. Look out for top-class art galleries that include collections by the Brushmen of the Bush and the outdoor Sculpture.


Nearby Silverton, the setting of several Australian films, is also popular with artists, with a friendly but quirky pub. White Cliffs is a pioneering outback town where the inhabitants still mine for opals and live underground to escape the heat.


The national parks of the Outback are best explored with expert local guides. You can take a cultural journey at Mutawintji National Park, known for its extraordinary and ancient rock art. Mungo National Park is part of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, home to the 40,000 year old remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman.
 

Learn about the native animals and plants that have learnt how to survive in this vast, rugged region. There are pelicans and black swans at Kinchega National Park, wedge-tailed eagles and red kangaroos at Sturt National Park.

 

Don’t miss

  • The spectacular Living Desert Sculptures, Broken Hill, at sunset.
  • School of the Air in Broken Hill, the world’s largest virtual classroom.
  • Ancient Aboriginal rock art and engravings dating back 30,000 years at Mutawintji National Park.
  • The quietest night’s sleep of your life at White Cliffs – all accommodation is underground.
  • A tour of Mungo National Park with an Aboriginal guide from Harry Nanya Tours to learn about bush tucker, bush medicine and cultural heritage.
  • The local culture at the Silverton Hotel where you can also check out its movie memorabilia.
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