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Broken Hill Basketball Association Inc.
BROKEN HILL
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Outback New South Wales, AUSTRALIA:
Menindee, Silverton, White Cliffs, Wilcannia and more
visitbrokenhill.com.au
BRISBANE
QUEENSLAND
Getting to and from Broken Hill and the outback
region is easy. In the air, Regional Express Airlines
offer direct flights daily from Sydney and
Adelaide. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all
offer connecting flights to Mildura from various
locations, including Melbourne. The Indian Pacific
provides a regular rail link from Sydney and
Adelaide, and buses connect from Mildura and
Adelaide. Rail access is also provided by Country
Link and the rail/coach to and from Sydney. Drive
all or part of the way yourself, then explore the
region by your own timetable. There is a choice
of hire car firms in Mildura and Broken Hill.
CURRAWINYA
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Cameron Corner
STURT NATIONAL PARK
Moree
Wanaaring
Tibooburra
Milparinka
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LAKE FROME
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PAROO DARLING
NATIONAL PARK
Louth
White Cliffs
Tilpa
MUTAWINTJI
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Wilcannia
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BRISBANE
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SYDNEY
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Travelling time and distance – Broken Hill
Approx. Travel Time (hrs)
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Approx. Distance (km)
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CONTENTS
Broken Hill .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
National Parks
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Towns of the Outback .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Touring & Outback Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Advertising
Attractions
Photo: Simon Bayliss/Outback NSW Tourism 2008
Galleries
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Cafes, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs. . . . . . 57
Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Touring, Camping & Car Rentals.. . . . . 70
Living Desert Sanctuary
Around Broken Hill
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General Info & Maps
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BROKEN HILL
AND THE
OUTBACK
OFFERS A
WEALTH OF
EXPERIENCES
Browne’s Shaft
Silverton
From majestic landscapes
and evocative art to mining
heritage, indigenous culture
and bush lifestyle.
Broken Hill’s history is etched into
the earth, central to an outback
region of heritage-listed lakes,
fossils of mega fauna and evidence
of the longest continual record of
Aboriginal life in Australia.
Broken Hill is alive with possibility,
a place where pioneering
presence, unique culture and
spectacular space come together
to excite every visitor.
Remarkable contrasts are
everywhere. From the mountainous
overburden that forms a backdrop
to every wide street in the Silver
City, to the wildflowers that, since
recent flooding rains, colour the
surrounding desert as far as
you can see.
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Broken Earth Cafe Restaurant
Living Desert Reserve
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Court House
BROKEN H ILL
Line of Lode
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EXPLORE &
DISCOVER
Broken Hill looks like a classic
outback town, with big country
pubs on wide street corners, all
under deep blue skies. Its look
reflects all the characteristics that
make the city so special – from
its heritage and art to the warm
welcome locals offer every visitor.
Trades Hall
Palace Hotel
BROKEN HILL – THE SILVER CITY
Broken Hill has inspired generations of pioneers,
artists, film makers, publicans and restaurateurs,
alongside some of Australia’s most influential
social advocates and mining entrepreneurs.
Heroic Stories
Become part of an extraordinary history that
helped define a nation. You’ll discover the Silver
City is full of heroic stories – some so wild that
no one could have made them up. Experience
these stories straight from their source, in friendly
conversation with locals over a cold drink or two.
Galleries
Meeting Broken Hill’s many artists is a unique
experience and all it takes is opening the door
to any of the city’s 30-plus galleries. They range
from the civic splendour of the Broken Hill
Regional Art Gallery to more intimate offerings
that are part of artists’ homes and studios.
Each gallery and the artists associated with
them provide insight into the city’s character
and encourages you to dig deeper.
10 MUST SEES IN BROKEN HILL
Museums
Living Desert Sculptures
Explore the Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals
Museum, housed in the beautifully restored former
Bond Store, made from locally quarried stone
in 1892. The facility presents information on the
formation of the world’s largest deposit of silver
lead and zinc, as well as displaying a world class
collection of Broken Hill minerals. The museum
is also home to the iconic ‘Silver Tree’ once
owned by Charles Rasp, the boundary rider
who pegged out the first Broken Hill mining
lease with his partners.
Among many creative initiatives in Broken Hill,
one stands out against the landscape with
special drama, particularly at sunset. The
Living Desert Sculptures are a celebration
of the region’s powerful connection between
art and environment. Located 9km from the
city, it features 12 massive sandstone sculptures
by artists from around the world, including
Mexico, Georgia and Bathurst Island as well
as local artist, Badger Bates.
Another must see museum in the centre of town
is the Sulphide Street Mineral and Train Museum,
located diagonally opposite the Visitor Information
Centre. This is actually four or more museums
for the price of one: the Broken Hill Migrant
Heritage Museum, Hospital Museum, the Ron
Carter Transport Pavilion and the Triple Chance
Mineral Collection. It also houses a range of
railway attractions, including the Silver City
Comet, and all sorts of gems from the
Silverton Tramway Company.
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Every bit as vital (and famous) as the School of
the Air, the Royal Flying Doctor Service looks
after 80 percent of Australia – an area the size
of western Europe. Experience the remarkable
scope of the service for yourself on a guided
tour of its base. These tours run continuously
so you won’t miss out. You can also watch
RFDS activities showcased in film and in
historic detail in the Mantle of Safety Museum.
1.Living Desert Sculpture Park at sunset
2. Pro Hart Gallery
3.Royal Flying Doctor Service Base
and School of the Air
4.Line of Lode (hilltop lookout)
5.Broken Hill Heritage Walk / Silver Trail Drive
6. Silver City Mint & Art Centre
7. Palace Hotel
8.Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
9.Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum
10.Whites Mineral Art and Mining Museum
Royal Flying Doctor Service Base
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Broken Hill architecture
Photo: Simon Bayliss/Outback NSW Tourism 2008
Today, Broken Hill is a treat of diverse architectural
styles. Stroll city streets and experience many
a bygone era, from the grand atmosphere of
palatial Federation and Victorian buildings
founded on mining wealth to more workmanlike
red brick and prefabricated structures and classic
miner’s tin cottages.
Look closely at the facades of the city’s buildings
and you’ll see more than bricks and mortar. You’ll
see the vagaries of fortune; those made and lost
by individuals and nationwide booms and busts.
From the mining booms of 1906 and the 1950s,
the population has expanded and contracted.
There is also a surprisingly large number of
examples of art deco architecture from the 1930s
and others of Georgian influence. More than 350
properties are listed as locally significant and
many feature on similar state and national lists.
Silver City Mint & Art Centre
Tours
Shopping and dining
Even a casual stroll down the main street, Argent
Street, is special, where beautifully preserved
architecture marks every step. Take one of the
city’s fascinating walking tours, like the Broken
Hill Heritage Trail, the Broken Hill Cemetery Walk,
Broken Hill Guided Walk Tour or the City Sights tour.
Unwinding is an art in Broken Hill, so join the locals
in popular boutiques, distinctive gift stores and
cafes. The Argent Street precinct caters to the
whims and fancies of visitors and locals alike,
as it has done for more than 100 years.
If you are keen to tour from the comfort of your
car, there’s a choice of driving tours too, like the
range of outback tours available through various
Tour Operators.
Broken Hill’s comprehensive suite of walking
and driving tours are detailed in individual
brochures available from the Broken Hill
Visitor Information Centre.
School of the Air
Today, radio communication has mostly given way
to email, intranet and social media over satellitelinked internet, but the education connection
between students and their teacher remains the
same. The School of the Air classroom covers
over a million square kilometres, with a student
population of about 80 from outback stations.
To listen in on a class, book through the
Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre.
Sulphide Street Mineral and Train Museum
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Argent Street
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OTHER MUST SEES
• The ‘Think Big’ park bench in the
car park near the Miners’ Memorial
• Pro Hart’s Sculptures within
Broken Hills Parks
For a taste of something especially sweet head
around ‘the hill’ to South Broken Hill’s pride and
joy; Bells Milk Bar in the Patton Street village.
Patton Street boasts a niche of charming shops,
including some straight out of the 1950s. It was
once the city’s most active commercial centre,
alive with blacksmiths, boot-makers, fruiterers
and even an undertaker.
• Street murals
Browse the city’s eclectic markets. The Patton
Street Market is held every Sunday and the
Community Market happens every second
Saturday of the month.
ACTIVE BROKEN HILL
Don’t overlook what’s between the city’s north
and south. Perched on the mine tailings above
the Line of Lode is an elegant restaurant where
the food and atmosphere are every bit as
spectacular as the view, not to mention the
world-first of fine dining on a mullock heap!
• Sturt Park, including the Memorial
to the Musicians on the Titanic
• Broken Hill Cemetery Walk
• Trades Hall
A community organisation working to
increase participation in sport and
active recreation, for visitors and locals.
Provides a data base, events calendar
and newspaper column.
PO Box 1201,
Broken Hill 2880
Ph: (08) 80801217
Mob: 0427 042 757
E: [email protected]
www.activebrokenhill.org.au
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
MINING
Broken Hill is credited with
transforming Australia from a
pastoral backwater into a modern
industrial nation. Valuable metals
and minerals gave the city a strength
that supported Australia through two
world wars, two global depressions
and endless social change.
From world premiere musicals
and mineral shows to outback race
meets and annual eisteddfods,
Broken Hill and the outback
offers an events calendar to keep
everyone on the edge of their seat.
St. Patrick’s Race Meeting
BROKEN HILL EVENTS
2011 Events
Every 2nd Saturday of month
Every Sunday
22 – 24 July
31 July
6 August
13 – 14 August
18 August
20 – 21 August
20 – 27 August
15 – 18 September
26 – 30 September
2 October
15 October
22 October
28 – 30 October
5 – 6 November
2012 Events
4 February
26 – 28 February
17 March
7 – 8 April
14 April
4 – 5 May
11 – 13 May
12 – 18 May
20 – 23 May
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calendar of events
Day Dream Mine
BROKEN HILL UNDERGROUND
Community Markets
Patton St Markets
The Horseman from Snowy River
Adam Harvey & Beccy Cole: The Rematch Tour
Louth Races
South Broken Hill Golf Club Goanna Scramble Open
Time Warp - A musical tribute to the Rocky Horror Show
SA Junior Soccer Assoc. Country Championships
42nd Annual Eisteddfod
Silver City Show / Horses in Action
Broken Hill Veteran Golfers Silver City Tournament
Pooncarie Race Meeting
Nanua Picnic Races & Gymkhana
Silver City Cup
Broken Hill Gem & Mineral Show
ARB Silver City 600 Cross Country Rally
The Merry Bronhill
Western Division Shires Conference
St. Patrick’s Race Meeting
Packsaddle Gymkhana & Bikekhana
Wanaaring Wild Goat Muster
Agfair 2012 - Agricultural Field Days
White Cliffs Music Festival
ARB Australian Outback 4x4 Extreme
Resources & Energy Symposium
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Broken Hill is Australia’s longest-lived mining city.
The city’s fortunes have come and gone against an
extreme economic background of boom and bust
which continues today. Most Australians know BHP
Billiton, the world’s largest mining company, but
fewer people know that BHP actually stands for
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited. Broken
Hill is where it began for BHP in 1885, when it
began mining the massive ore body containing
the world’s richest source of silver, lead and zinc.
The ‘Syndicate of Seven’ – the men from Mt
Gipps Station – put the city on the map when they
discovered ore on an isolated ‘broken hill’ in 1883.
That same ore body became the largest single
source of silver, lead and zinc ore ever discovered
on earth, generating over $100 billion in wealth.
Day Dream Mine tour
As close as you can come today to the tough
working conditions underground is by touring
the Day Dream Mine, located 33km from
Broken Hill near Silverton. Visitors go down
in complete safety and relative comfort,
but the tour offers enough of the real thing
for you to be aghast at the harshness of the
life miners once led.
Miners’ Memorial
The legacy is writ large on the Miners’ Memorial.
Its striking contemporary architecture and view
over the city add emotional weight to the list of
more than 800 miners who lost their lives on the
job. The dump truck (two small trucks) nearby
adds further weight as a memorial to the only
two miners still entombed. Take a moment to
read the poem inscribed on it.
The dump trucks and the Miners’ Memorial are
sober reminders of why Broken Hill pioneered
a culture of trade unionism, including the
introduction of the 35 hour working week
and the defeat of conscription in Australia.
Living Mining Museum
For a sense of going underground without
actually going under, visit White’s Mineral Art
and Living Mining Museum on Allendale Street.
A visit to the museum will take one on an
illustrated journey through the architectural and
mining history of the city. Bushy White’s mineral
paintings are complimented with many rare
mining artefacts, underground memorabilia
and models of mine sites.
mining
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THE LINE OF LODE
NEW BROKEN HILL
CONSOLIDATED LTD
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BRITISH
NORTH BROKEN HILL LTD
JUNCTION
ORIGINAL OPEN CUT
1,600M
SITE OF THE ORIGINAL BROKEN HILL
7,500M
Brownes Shaft
THE LINE OF LODE
Syndicate of seven
Trade Unionism
George McCulloch, Charles Rasp, James Poole,
David James, Philip Charley, George Urquhart and
George Lind. These seven men came from diverse
backgrounds, intellect and foresight to form the
first mining company in Broken Hill.
In the late 1800s, safety in the mines was
considered the sole responsibility of the
workers themselves. As a result, they existed in
intolerable conditions; breathing silicon-laden dust
underground or the lead fumes of the smelters.
Many died of miners’ phthisis or of lead poisoning.
Massive attempts were made to improve working
conditions, including a large strike in 1892 which
was brutally put down by the mine bosses. While
many miners lost faith in unionism as a result,
an absolute distrust of mine owners became
entrenched for generations.
When trade unions regained influence during
the next century, this bitterness flared into open,
unrestrained hostility, making Broken Hill
notorious for the frequency and intensity of its
strikes. A legacy of this militancy is presented
in the Trades Hall and in murals on walls of
prominent buildings in central Broken Hill.
Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum
DID YOU KNOW?
Galena and Sphalerite are the natural
mineral deposits which Broken Hill was
founded around. Galena contains lead
and silver, Sphalerite contains zinc.
Broken Hill has more trucks and sets of traffic
lights underground than it does on the surface.
The mare called Auraria which belonged
to David James, one of the original members
of the Syndicate of Seven, won the
Melbourne Cup in 1895.
Rasp and his fellow station hands, David James
and James Poole, pegged out the original lease
in September 1883. Rasp is the most famous of
the seven today, but it was the equally welleducated (and considerably tougher) George
McCulloch who masterminded the syndicate and
helped form the Broken Hill Proprietary Company
in 1885. An active patron of the arts, McCulloch
helped establish what is now the Broken Hill
Regional Art Gallery (on the condition that entry
was free for everyone, as it still is today). He also
funded Broken Hill’s first hospital.
Others didn’t do so well. George Urquhart
and George Lind, sold their shares at a loss.
James Poole sold half his share to the cattle
king, Sidney Kidman, for a herd of bullocks
worth only 40 pounds. As perspective on their
mistakes; BHP mined ore worth more than
42,000 pounds in its first year alone.
You can see busts of the original ‘Syndicate of
Seven’ outside the Broken Hill Council Chambers.
Another who benefited was Philip Charley,
the young jackaroo who first recognised silver
chlorides near Rasp Shaft (pegged by McCulloch).
His ongoing involvement enabled him to import
a 1907 Silver Ghost – the first Rolls Royce
in Australia.
Syndicate of Seven sculptures
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OUTBACK
ART
The creative expression of the
Australian outback has no equal
than that showcased in Broken Hill.
The city’s perfect light is captured in
diverse styles, from the landscape
art of the Brushmen of the Bush to
cutting-edge contemporary works.
Deirdre Edwards
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Broken Hill and the outback art scene
Broken Hill and the surrounding region has
always attracted artists like a magnet. From big city
‘celebrity’ artists of previous centuries, like Russell
Drysdale and Clifton Pugh, and home-grown artists
captivated by the light and landscape, to today’s
local artists who work with diverse media; from
painting and sculpture to basket weaving and
photography. For a list of some of these artists, see
the Broken Hill Art Trail map on the following page.
Ancient art
Of course, art has a much longer heritage here.
Aboriginal artists made their mark throughout the
region thousands of years ago. At Mutawintji (130km
northeast of Broken Hill) their legacy is apparent
in remarkable engravings of human figures, hands
and other motifs – some of the best examples of
Aboriginal cave and rock art in New South Wales.
Colourful characters
Nonetheless, the art and attitude of the late Kevin
‘Pro’ Hart typifies the irreverent style of Broken Hill.
You can see Pro’s direct and humorous approach
expressed in so much local art. Take time to chat
with the artists about their authentic, down-to-earth
lives and you’ll understand where it comes from.
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Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Engaging work is displayed with pride on the
spacious walls of the Broken Hill Regional Art
Gallery – the oldest regional gallery in New South
Wales. Founded in 1904, it is now located in the
historic Sully’s Emporium Building on Argent
Street. Inside is a fine collection of Australian
and European art dating back to 1867, along
with a changing program of exhibitions by
contemporary Australian and local artists.
This superb gallery received its initial donation of
artwork from original ‘Syndicate of Seven’ member,
George McCulloch. Mining companies, the city
council and individuals have followed McCulloch’s
example ever since. Thanks to their generous
support, the gallery is able to acquire and exhibit
the work of local artists, develop its broad,
international-calibre collection and update its
facilities. This kind of patronage enables the
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery to maintain
its status as a world class regional gallery.
While it is a must-see for every visitor, this great
institution is only one of more than 30 galleries
in Broken Hill. In fact, art is so intrinsic here that
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DID YOU KNOW?
galleries actually outnumber pubs. Art is even on
the street. From eye-catching sculptures in public
parks to colourful murals on the walls of buildings
which commemorate the city’s trade union
heritage and other historic milestones.
Brushmen of the Bush
Broken Hill’s current thriving arts scene traces
its roots back to the Brushmen of the Bush. This
group of five Australian artists – Jack Absalom,
Pro Hart, Hugh Schulz, John Pickup and Eric
Minchin – loved the Australian outback and
exhibited their artwork together for over 25 years.
They formed in 1973, exhibited around the world
and (true to the community spirit of Broken Hill)
raised over a million dollars for charities like the
Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Broken Hill icon, Kevin ‘Pro’ Hart
(1928 – 2006), was a man of many talents.
As well as his famous ability as a painter,
he designed and constructed a telescope
and machine gun. Born in Menindee,
in 1968 Pro was an underground truck
and locomotive driver in Broken Hill
before he took up painting full time,
and revolutionised the art world with
his iconic and laconic creative style.
Small town surprises
The arts scene is every bit as exciting outside
Broken Hill too. Even the smallest towns can
surprise with the scale of their art. Perhaps the
biggest surprise is Silverton; an outback spot that
has received more cinema screen-time than almost
anywhere else in Australia. For a sense of what
makes Silverton so special, browse the unique art
in its various galleries, like the Horizon Gallery.
Pro Hart Gallery
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ART Galleries AND Studios
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Advertiser Index
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OUTBACK
LIFESTYLE
Be overwhelmed by hospitality in
an outback pub. Enjoy fine dining
in a heritage hotel in Broken Hill.
Experience a lifestyle that is
appealing as it is diverse.
Broken Earth Cafe Restaurant
The Astra
OUTBACK Dining
PICNIC SPOTS
Broken Hill’s lifestyle offers everything you could
wish for in a big cosmopolitan city. There are great
places to wine and dine, to shop for fashion and
unique souvenirs.
The trams are gone and Argent Street works
even better as a showcase for the comprehensive
range of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and
speciality shops that line its length.
Argent Street
Strolling along Argent Street is a pastime
in itself, enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.
Browse in the stores and admire the diverse
range of architectural styles that chronicle
the illustrious heritage of the Silver City.
By day, enjoy fine fare in cafes with al fresco
tables on the street – especially along bustling
Argent Street. By night, settle into the social
scene of the city; meet friendly locals at the bar
of a traditional hotel, sing karaoke or join a jam
session with local musicians.
Patton Street village
Visit a lesser known but equally charming precinct
on the ‘south side’ of the city. Not far from Broken
Hill’s new film studio is the Patton Street village –
South Broken Hill’s equivalent of Argent Street
shopping and entertainment precinct.
• Apex Park *
Patton Street boasts a delightful little row of shops
and services opposite a quiet park and family
playground that early last century resonated with
the stirring sounds of Broken Hill’s Highland and
brass bands.
• Living Desert Picnic Area *
Many of the shops today are straight out of the
1950s, like Bells Milk Bar which has been making
malted milks and soda spiders the traditional way
since the turn of the century. Step in for a taste.
You’ll also learn about Broken Hill and Australia’s
milk bar and cafe culture in its museum.
This broad thoroughfare is as impressive today
as it was when there was little else to Broken Hill
other than Argent Street. The spacious width was
originally to help bullock trains turn with ease. As
Broken Hill developed, Argent Street was one of
the routes used for years by the city’s steam trams.
• A J Keast Park
• Aquatic Centre Park *
• Duke of Cornwall Park *
• Duff St Park
• Lions/Rotary Park
• Patton St Park
• Queen Elizabeth Park *
• Stephens Creek Reservoir *
• Sturt Park *
• Twin Lakes
• Umberumberka Reservoir *
* BBQ facility
Another evocative experience happens every
Sunday morning when the Patton Street Market
sets up its diverse stalls.
Bells Milk Bar
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Sturt Park
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Imperial Fine Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
Mundi Mundi Plains
FILM BROKEN HILL
Your regional base
Stay out back in style
City with a starring role
Stepping out in Broken Hill certainly doesn’t mean
roughing it. That is, unless you want to. Trek to
remote spots in absolute safety and be back in
the comfort of your city hotel before dinner.
There’s also plenty of comfort to be enjoyed
right alongside the excitement in the outback.
However harsh the desert may look, there’s
no need to forgo any home comforts out here,
whether you want to stay on a working sheep
or cattle station, a family farmstay, in a bush pub
or heritage B&B.
Broken Hill’s latest creative venture is the ingenious
reinvention of a huge old power station as a stateof-the-art movie studio. This multi-million dollar
enterprise in South Broken Hill seems to continue
the city’s historic trend for speculation, but with the
constant flood of Australian and international feature
film crews coming here, it’s more like a sure thing.
Imagine settling into the comfort of a traditional
outback homestead and waking to watch the
sun rise over breakfast on the veranda. What
a great start to another day of discovery.
The studio is also the latest example of how
Broken Hill and the region reinvents itself,
capitalising on new opportunities to keep things
humming. The overall region is famous as a
location for an array of feature films.
Broken Hill knows what intrepid outback travellers
need too. So whether you plan to ‘go bush’ for a
day or a week it’s a cinch to stock up on essentials
for the road, plus every kind of little luxury.
In fact, the city’s central location makes it the
ideal base from which to explore the entire
outback region. Trek to exciting spots and return
everyday to the cosiness of your hotel room.
Choice of superb accommodation is another one
of Broken Hill’s pluses. From heritage hotels and
bed and breakfasts restored into sumptuous style
to modern motels and other comfortable havens
to match a family budget. For something truly
down to earth, stay in a self-contained cottage
like a miner’s ‘tinnie’. There are also great
facilities in local caravan parks.
In fact, choosing where to stay in the outback
is really about exercising your imagination.
Bed down in real shearers’ quarters. Or sleep
in a swag beside the camel you were riding
that same day.
There’s something especially wonderful about
the relentless outback landscape when you’re
snug under the stars or tucked up somewhere
cool like an underground motel.
For more information on accommodation available in Broken Hill,
and to book your choice with convenience; www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
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Photo: Boris Hlavica (Images of Australia Gallery)
Broken Hill Tourist Park
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Some are movie icons, like Mad Max 2, Mission
Impossible II and A Town Like Alice. Others
deservetheir cult status as much for the landscapes
as their stories; Priscilla Queen of the Desert,
Razorback, Reckless Kelly and Wake In Fright.
FILM BROKEN HILL
Contact Film Broken Hill for; Location advice, Crew
& business referral, Location images assistance
with location searches, Local knowledge or for
more information on the Broken Hill Film Studios.
Broken Hill Studios
MADE FAMOUS ON FILM
• Mad Max 2
• Mission Impossible II
• A Town Like Alice • Razorback
• Wake in Fright
• Dirty Deeds
• Race the Sun
• Reckless Kelly
• Rikky and Pete
• Last Days of Chez Nous
• Priscilla Queen of the Desert
The Film Project Coordinator
PO BOX 448 Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: 08 80803564
E: [email protected]
www.filmbrokenhill.com
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WHERE IT
ALL BEGAN
1860:
1835:
The first European, surveyor
and explorer, Major Thomas
Mitchell visits the area.
700 million years ago:
Burke and Wills use the Maiden
Hotel in Menindee as a base
during their ill-fated expedition
to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
1882:
1850s:
The Broken Hill ore body outcrops as the Barrier
Ranges are uplifted and the ore body sits rusting for
the next 30 million years. This fortunate coincidence
of architecture and weathering turns the top of the
hill into oxides containing silver, lead and zinc.
First mining company
floated in Broken Hill
Following in Sturt’s
footsteps, pastoralists
were soon shearing
50,000 sheep at
Mt Woods station.
200 million years ago:
1840s:
The great artesian basin, a great
inland sea, laps into the Corner
Country, with the Barrier hill
exposed further south.
Charles Sturt explored
the region in his quest
for an inland sea.
1888:
A stock market boom makes
Argent Street in Broken Hill
like Wall Street and the BHP
share price hits 400 pounds.
But like all booms, a bust
followed a few years later.
BROKEN HILL
Broken Hill was achieving notoriety for two
reasons – strikes and dust storms. In a typical
dust storm the town would be enveloped in
dense clouds of choking red sand which
penetrated almost every building. Machines
became clogged, canvas blinds shredded and
outhouses knocked flat. In one severe storm it
was reported that ‘some lanes were blocked by
outhouses which had blown across the roadway’.
1901:
1907:
Broken Hill’s population
reaches 27,300
Broken Hill
proclaimed second
largest settlement
in NSW
1885:
Mining the ore body in Broken Hill
sets the newly-formed Broken Hill
Proprietary Company Limited on
a path to becoming Australia’s
richest company.
50,000 years ago:
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Early 1900s:
1883:
30 million years ago:
Mutawintji National Park (Tri State Safaris)
Dust storm (1940)
Silverton Established
Thermal springs deposit silver, lead and
zinc sulphides formed in mud from hot
springs on the ocean floor: The Broken Hill
ore body is born.
The Barrier Ranges were the home of the Bulali
‘uplands people’. The Bulali were a subgroup of
the Wiljakali people who occupied the region from
Broken Hill to the country beyond today’s border
with South Australia. These hardy people hunted
and foraged in the Barrier Ranges, and were feared
by the more peaceful Baarkindji (or Paakantyi,
meaning ‘belonging to the river’) of the Darling
River. Despite the harshness of the landscape
for most of the time, the Bulali were able to
obtain sufficient water from Stephens Creek,
and the rock pools in the ranges, and there
was plenty of game and wild plants for food.
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1906:
When the first steam tram
began shuttling between
Argent Street and Patton Street,
6,000 passengers climbed
aboard on the first day.
1885:
Broken Hill’s population
a few hundred
1905:
Broken Hill’s population
reaches 30,000
1880s:
Afghan cameleers are
among the first Muslims
to arrive in Broken Hill.
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1924:
1938:
A petition signed by 2,000 citizens
urged the City Council to transfer the
tram terminus in the centre of town to a
more southern location; the steam trams
created so much noise that court sittings
had to be momentarily suspended as
trams passed by.
After the long depression, Broken Hill embraced
social events with gusto. Balls were held several
times a week, including the Squatters’ Ball. This
usually went all night and it wasn’t uncommon for
night-shift workers cycling home in the early hours
to see the ‘silvertails’ (local graziers in evening
wear) still sipping champagne on a hotel balcony.
1924:
Complaints about the rowdiness
occurring at the South picture
theatre – onions were being
thrown about and the pianist (who
played appropriate music for the
silent films) was the target for
peashooters and paper darts.
1938:
Pie carts were once a familiar feature of outdoor living in Broken
Hill. They plied their trade in Bromide, Sulphide, Oxide and
Blende Streets, and nourished many a mine worker with a meal
on their way home. A favourite was the ‘sixpenny floater’ – a
meat pie in a bowl of thick green-pea soup, followed by a yeast
bun and a bottle of ‘stony’ (ginger beer in a stoneware bottle).
Union badges (Trades Hall)
1926:
Broken Hill’s steam trams weren’t popular. They
clanked and lurched their way down Argent Street
and out into the suburbs, with ‘dense clouds of
smoke blackening buildings’. But riding on them
could be an adventure. It wasn’t uncommon for
passengers heading to the old south race track to
be spilled onto the roadway as the packed tram
lurched around a sharp turn at Jamieson Street.
1950:
1970s:
Broken Hill’s
population is 31,267
Broken Hill’s
population is 27,647
2011:
1932:
1915:
Broken Hill was the scene of the only
enemy attack on Australian soil in WW1.
Only four months before the Anzac's
fought the Turks at Gallipoli, a Silvertonbound train was fired on by two men in
an ice cream cart flying the Turkish flag.
Today there is a replica cart at White
Rocks at the northern end of Broken Hill.
1909:
Picketing was introduced by unions during
a violent strike. BHP leases were patrolled
by the company and, as intimidation, mock
graves set up bearing derogatory ‘epitaphs’
of union members. The strike lasted several
months but miners returned to work for the
same pay rates and hours – 48 hours a week.
The worldwide depression was at its
lowest point and unemployment in
Australia reached almost 30 percent.
In Broken Hill, many single men were
evicted from boarding houses and, in
desperation, built a shanty town on the
site of the original municipal power station.
Locals called it the ‘chateau de tar drums’
because dwellings were made from drums
half filled with stones and roofed over with
flattened kerosene tins. The place became
a haven for swagmen. They arrived on
the Silverton Tramway steam train and
as it slowed at the Pell Street crossing,
would jump down and scurry towards
the chateau to avoid police patrols.
1937:
BHP runs out of ore to mine and
leaves Broken Hill. Other mining
companies occupy the prime
locations beneath the north
and south of ‘the hill’.
After more than 125 years mining a 300 million tonne
mineral system, the 8km long, 1.6km deep Line of
Lode still supports mining, making Broken Hill one of
the longest continual mining towns in the world.
1936:
Dust storms plagued people’s lives
in Broken Hill, made worse by the
sharp, gritty sand from the ‘skimp’
(mill residue) dumps. But local doctors
apparently welcomed the storms,
claiming that they ‘dispersed germs’
and helped stop diseases spreading.
White’s Mineral Art and Living Mining Museum
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National parks
Kinchega National Park
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Paroo Darling National Park
About 20km north of White Cliffs township and
just west of Wilcannia, Paroo Darling National Park
lies within the country of the Baakantji Aboriginal
people. The outstanding feature of this park is
the Paroo River wetland system, one of the most
important wetlands in New South Wales and
the only ‘wild river’ in the entire Murray-Darling
catchment. Explore the northern end of Peery Lake
to the east of White Cliffs for an impression of the
scale and diversity of natural habitats. Alternatively,
camp on the Darling River at the Coach and
Horses campground 40km north of Wilcannia.
Sturt National Park
Kinchega National Park
Mungo National Park
NATIONAL PARKS
Kinchega National Park
A breathtaking range of diverse
About 100km south-east of Broken Hill, this
landscapes to discover and explore. magnificent park lies near the township of
Menindee, with the Darling River’s Red gumFrom lush wetlands and lakes to
lined banks along its eastern boundary. The park
spectacular flat topped mesas and
presents mesmerizing lakes in a dry landscape,
shimmering gibber desert plains.
with abundant wildlife thriving amid its drowned
Mutawintji National Park
A short distance north of Broken Hill, Mutawintji
(an Aboriginal word for ‘place of green grass
and waterholes’) National Park is a sacred
Aboriginal area made resplendent by the fiery
red Bynguano Ranges, deep gorges, tranquil
rock pools and creek beds lined with River Red
gums. One of the region’s best kept secrets, this
magnificent park contains some of New South
Wales’ best Aboriginal rock art in its caves and
rock formations. Self-guided walk brochures are
available to explore the Park. The Historic Site
tours are currently available only with a local tour
group. For more information contact the Broken
Hill Visitor Information Centre or the National Parks
and Wildlife Service office.
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NATIONAL PARKS
forest. Lakes Menindee and Cawndilla have
recently been filled with water received from
the Queensland 2011 floods – the first time in
almost 10 years that they have had water.
Meander amongst the massive river red gums
that silhouette the Darling River. Stroll beside the
lake’s dry shores and over red sand dunes. Sit
back and watch for birds, kangaroos and emus.
Explore the Aboriginal sites and European
buildings like Kinchega Woolshed.
Lake Cawndilla, Emu Lake and other areas
along the river have car-based access, caravan
and camping sites. With the inundation of the
2011 flood waters some of these areas may not
be available. It is advisable to check well prior
to travel. You can also book to stay in the old
shearers’ quarters at Kinchega National Park.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mungo was added to the world heritage list
in 1981; it has the oldest recorded cremation
in the world.
Mungo National Park
Mungo National Park is at the heart of the
Willandra Lakes World Heritage area. The site
is famous for being continuously occupied by
humans for more than 40,000 years. Evidence
is scattered throughout this moonscape; ancient
fireplaces, stone tools and other artefacts. These
immediately recognisable items of everyday
life are contrasted with less familiar fossils of
preserved mega-fauna and prehistoric plant life.
The dramatically sculpted clay and sand
formations called the Walls of China that stretch for
approx 30kms are another must-see – a stark and
silent place that abounds in surreal natural beauty.
Explore it all in the expert hands of an Aboriginal
tour guide through the award-winning Harry Nanya
Tours which operate from Wentworth and Mildura.
Enquire at the Buronga office for camping and
accommodation details.
Rolling red sand dunes, wetlands, woodlands, flattopped mesas, undulating gibber and grass plains
combine in one of the largest, most distinctive
national parks in New South Wales. Named after
the famous explorer, Charles Sturt, Sturt National
Park is located in the north-western corner of the
state near the small township of Tibooburra. It is
bounded to the north and west by the ‘wild dog
fence’ – the longest fence in the world.
There are several walks and drives within the
park as well as places to stop and absorb the
beauty of your surroundings. Walk to Sturt’s Tree
across Lake Pinnaroo for a sense of what it must
have been like for the first European explorers
visiting Wangkumara, Maljangappa and Wadikali
country. Aboriginal occupation here dates back
20,000 years.
Sturt National Park is particularly famous for its
magnificent red kangaroos. Grey kangaroos and
euros can also be seen, along with emus, bustards,
brolgas and birds of prey. The abundant birdlife
is due to the park’s diverse ecosystems which
include a Ramsar site at Lake Pinaroo. Cap off
your experience under canvas or in a caravan in
one of the national park’s pleasant campgrounds,
or stay at the historic Mt Wood homestead.
For up-to-date information for Discovery
Program tours, access and road
closures within the Far West Region
National Parks please contact the office
T: 08 8080 3200.
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THE OUTBACK
Sunset Strip - Lake Menindee
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SILVERTON
Silverton’s sleepy streets belie what
lies behind the stone facades of its
heritage buildings. The town has
a swag-full of art galleries, artist
studios, museums, a famous pub and
a photogenic café. It’s also famous
as a film location and, no wonder,
considering its classic outback look.
For such a small town, Silverton hosts an amazing
number of visitors. A scenic 25km drive north west
of Broken Hill, the sparse townscape is dotted with
classic stone and iron buildings, all nestled in the
Western Barrier Ranges.
Silverton Hotel
Other worthwhile
attractions in Silverton:
• Watch the sunset over the Mundi Mundi Plains
‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and ‘Mad Max’
(released as ‘The Road Warrior’ in the US) were
shot on the famous Mundi Mundi plains, 5km west
of Silverton. You’ll marvel at the curvature of the
earth and the beauty of the distant Boolcoomatta
Hills in the Olary Range 90km away.
• Enjoy a cold drink with locals at the
Silverton Hotel
Follow the bitumen 5km past Mundi Mundi Lookout
along the western slopes of the Barrier Ranges
and you’ll find Umberumberka Reservoir, the
most scenic of Broken Hill’s water storages. Built
in 1915, the reservoir and its stunning views are
best appreciated by taking the self-guided walk.
Appreciate the spot even longer by cooking up a
feast on the reservoir’s coin-operated barbecues.
• Experience Silverton Gaol and the
School Museum
• Browse the town’s galleries and meet
artists in residence
• Stroll the Heritage Walking Trail (7km) and
among the graves of the Pioneer Cemetery
• Head into the desert on a camel trek and
shop in town for craft and souvenirs
Penrose Park is a favourite with locals and visitors
alike. Its powered caravan sites and amenities
offer a wonderful respite for travellers tired of bush
camping. It is also perfect for picnickers, with gas
and wood barbecues. The park also has a kitchen,
hall and a range of cabin accommodation.
Mundi Mundi Plains
The Horizon Gallery
For more information
Silverton’s Visitor Information Centre 08 8088 7566
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Photo: Simon Bayliss
Silverton is spectacularly photogenic, so it is no
wonder the place boasts a cinematic pedigree
unequalled anywhere in Australia. The iconic
St Carthage Church is famous for the wedding
of Bryan Brown and Helen Morse in ‘A Town Like
Alice’ and the historic Silverton Hotel has featured
in more than 100 films and commercials. Today, the
hotel welcomes visitors to view its film memorabilia.
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Menindee region
Try everything from fabulous fishing
to first hand experience of indigenous
culture. Watch waterbirds on a lakes
system larger than Sydney Harbour
and enjoy a drink in the second oldest
pub in New South Wales.
Menindee
The township of Menindee sits snugly among the
magnificent Menindee Lakes water storage system
which, when full, holds over three and a half times
the water of Sydney Harbour and provides a
haven for water birds of all kinds. The lakes are
well protected within Kinchega National Park.
Menindee boasts the second oldest pub in New
South Wales, which still serves beer, just as it did
to Burke and Wills who stayed at the hotel during
their ill-fated expedition to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Copi Hollow Caravan Park
Ivanhoe
For a perspective on Menindee’s pastoral heritage,
visit the Kinchega Woolshed, where six million
sheep were shorn during a century of operation.
At its peak in the 1880s, there were stands for
62 shearers. Today, you can bunk down in the
old shearers’ quarters – an evocative base from
which to explore the national park, go boating,
fishing or bird-watching.
Ivanhoe is a stalwart name for a very stalwart
pastoral town. This classic outback spot was
wrought through hard work and determination
of its pioneers. Retrace their steps, as well as the
exploits of bushrangers, Cobb & Co and early
railway journeys on the Ivanhoe Heritage Trail,
to appreciate the resilience of a town that has
seen it endure through generations.
These buildings are part of the famous Kinchega
Station – a former pastoral property that is now part
of the national park. In the 1800s, Kinchega Station
covered over 404,600 hectares and ran more
than 140,000 sheep, shepherded almost entirely
by Aboriginal people. Steam engines were used
to irrigate the paddocks as early as 1875 and the
station was one of the first properties to use bores.
Pooncarie
Just down the road is the outback town of
Pooncarie, known to locals as simply, the ‘port’.
Like Wentworth further south, Pooncarie was
once a thriving port town, with wool-laden paddle
steamers churning their way downstream on the
Darling River to where it meets the Murray River,
bound eventually for South Australia. Today it’s
a great place for a riverside picnic.
DID YOU KNOW?
Menindee Lakes hold three and a half times
the water of Sydney Harbour.
River Lady Tours
For more information
Menindee Visitor Information Centre 08 8091 4274
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WENTWORTH
Confluence of the Darling and Murray Rivers
From ancient fossils, broad rivers and
World Heritage listed lakes to nature’s
own film sets and 40,000 years of
Aboriginal culture, the Wentworth
Region offers visitors an abundance
of sights, activities and indulgences.
Gateway to the World Heritage area of Willandra
Lakes, including Mungo National Park. An elegant
and spacious regional centre at the confluence
of the Darling and Murray Rivers, Wentworth
was once the busiest inland port in New South
Wales. Today the town preserves its 150 year-old
pioneering history in its restored port precinct,
paddle steamers and historic buildings.
The region also showcases a remarkable 40,000
years of Indigenous culture. One of the best ways
to get a sense of this longevity is by taking the
self-guided walking tour along Thegoa Lagoon
near the Darling River junction.
White Cliffs Opal Mines
While you stroll, you can learn about Aboriginal
sites including middens, hearths (fireplaces)
and see scar trees – from which sections have
been removed for canoes, shields and tools.
One of the most interesting of these trees is
the Boundary Tree – a remarkable living example
of how Aboriginal people grafted branches
together to create an eye or a ring. Visible
from across the river, it was a clever way of
marking a tribal boundary.
Admire shining opals and sleep
comfortably underground in White
Cliffs. Pen a phrase or two on the
wall of the Tilpa Hotel and tour
historic Wilcannia, once one of the
largest inland ports in Australia.
Wilcannia
White Cliffs
Tilpa
Walk on a picturesque island between the two
great rivers and head 6km out of town to explore
the Perry Sandhills. A spectacular location for
many movies and TV commercials, the site has
also revealed fossils of ancient mega fauna.
The opal-rich country around White Cliffs appears
at first like a moonscape, with the craters of
countless mines dotted as far as the eye can see.
Life underground is a way of life here and certainly
the most pleasant way to deal with summer. When
temperatures soar to over 50 degrees above
ground, dugout rooms stay at a comfortable
21 degrees. Visit opal showrooms, fossick for
opal and sleep underground in the White Cliffs
Underground Motel. Nearby must-sees include
the Paroo Darling National Park which
incorporates the Peery Lake Mound Springs.
Tilpa is famous for its pub. The Tilpa Hotel is made
entirely from corrugated iron and is covered with
graffiti that shows off the dry wit of the bush.
You can add your own to the pub walls for the
price of a donation to the Royal Flying Doctor
Service. Tilpa (‘thulpa’) means ‘floodwaters’ in
the local Aboriginal Baarkindji language. Due
to the flatness of the landscape surrounding
the town, it is possible for floodwaters to
spread slowly for many kilometres.
DID YOU KNOW?
Wentworth’s prime location at the confluence
of the Darling and Murray Rivers meant it was
once shortlisted to become Australia’s capital.
For more information
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre 03 5027 3624
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Photo: Otto Rogge
WILCANNIA,
WHITE CLIFFS,
TILPA AND
Louth
For more information
White Cliffs General Store 08 8091 6611
About 200km from Broken Hill, Wilcannia is an
evocative step back in time. In 1860, it was a thriving
inland port (Australia’s third largest) and not long
afterwards had 13 hotels and a population of 13,000.
This legacy is apparent today on streets lined with
historic architecture, best enjoyed by walking the
town’s heritage trail.
Louth
Louth was immortalised by the Australian poet,
Henry Lawson, as a place that loved “a drink,
a party and a punt”. With a population of about
30, the quiet town on the Darling River is far less
raucous today but can still turn on a great show.
The Louth Races pull in the punters every year,
many of whom set up camp at the racecourse.
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Touring &
Outback driving
Kinchega National Park
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DISTANCES & ROAD CONDITIONS
Private property
Remember many outback roads pass through
private property – treat that property with respect
– leave gates as you find them, always seek
permission before camping and do not litter.
Road condition reports
Broken Hill District (08) 8082 6660
Central Darling Shire
(08) 8091 5155
Wilcannia, White Cliffs, Ivanhoe, Menindee
South Australia
www.transport.sa.gov.au
Living Desert Reserve
New South Waleswww.rta.nsw.gov.au
Outback driving often requires managing extreme
weather conditions and long distances between
towns and services, so it is important to take a
few common sense precautions.
Check your vehicle is well set-up for changeable
conditions and fully serviced before you leave.
Consider taking spare parts such as fuses, tyres
and fan belts. A well-stocked first aid kit is very
important, as is a large container of water.
Two-way radios and satellite or Next G mobile
phones are a good idea because normal
mobile service may not be available.
Driving
Always check the road and weather conditions
before travelling to remote areas and let local
authorities know about your intended route.
Avoid driving between dusk and dawn and take
a break every few hours. Also, share the driving
as much as possible. Always check distances
that need to be travelled. Carry enough water
and fuel and make sure extra fuel is secured
properly in appropriate containers.
Drive according to the conditions. Drive slowly
on narrow bridges and be aware of dangers
like flooded roads and wandering livestock.
Take special care at dawn and dusk when
native animals are most prevalent.
Northern Territory
www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport
1800 246 199
Royal Auto Association
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TOURING AND OUTBACK DRIVING
DISTANCE
ADELAIDE
500km
ALICE SPRINGS
1,640km
BIRDSVILLE
1,180km
BOURKE (Via Wilcannia, Tilpa, Louth)
620km
BRISBANE
1,550km
CAMERON CORNER
470km
CANBERRA
1,100km
COBAR
460km
DARWIN
3,140km
DUBBO
750km
FLINDERS RANGES (Hawker)
430km
HOBART
1,550km
INNAMINCKA
730km
LIGHTNING RIDGE
(Via Cobar, Bourke, Walgett)
925km
MELBOURNE
850km
MENINDEE
110km
Unsealed roads
MILDURA
300km
Drive 10 – 20km slower on unsealed roads
because surface conditions can change suddenly.
Slow down when approaching on-coming vehicles.
Pull over rather than stop in the middle of the
road but be careful – roadside drains may
look dry but can be very wet underneath.
MUNGO NATIONAL PARK (Via Menindee)
325km
Breakdowns
If you break down, never leave your vehicle
because it will provide you with shelter until
help arrives. It will also make it easier for a
search party to spot you.
Etiquette
Remember call in at the homestead and ask
permission before camping on private property.
When you do cross property boundaries, always
leave gates as you found them – open or shut.
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TOWN
Queenslandwww.racq.com.au
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before you leave
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Distances from Broken Hill are
the shortest route from point
A to point B and are approximate.
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Mutawintji National Park
130km
PERTH
2,800km
POONCARIE (Via Menindee)
235km
PETERBOROUGH
290km
PORT AUGUSTA (Via Peterborough)
415km
SILVERTON
25km
SYDNEY
1,150km
TIBOOBURRA
330km
WENTWORTH
265km
WHITE CLIFFS
290km
WILCANNIA
195km
YUNTA
200km
MILPARINKA
295km
IVANHOE
315km
LOUTH
410km
TILPA
325km
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Cameron
Corner
Sturt National
Park
NEW SOUTH WALES
139
Tibooburra
Wanaaring
40
Milparinka
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BRISBANE
1550km
72
Bourke
137
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Louth
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Paroo Darling
National Park
Packsaddle
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White Cliffs
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Ivanhoe
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Silver City Hwy
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route: From Melbourne:
route: From SYDNEY:
Head past Bendigo on the Calder Freeway (A79)
to Mildura. Continue to Wentworth and then along
the Silver City Highway (79) to Broken Hill.
Head out of Sydney to Bathurst on the
Mitchell Highway (32) through Dubbo to Cobar.
From Cobar, turn onto the Barrier Hwy (32) and
continue to Broken Hill.
For an alternative trip home head southeast out
of Broken Hill 112km to Menindee. Menindee is a
great base to explore the Menindee Lakes system
and Kinchega National Park. The woolshed is
an easy 15km drive into the national park. From
Menindee, follow the last leg of the Darling River
Run through Pooncarie to Wentworth. This is
123km of unsealed road, so check local road
conditions at www.livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au.
There are a number of choices for the return
journey. Travel from Broken Hill 112km to Menindee
and explore the Menindee Lakes system and
Kinchega National Park. The woolshed is an easy
15km drive into the national park. From Menindee,
head 22km to Sunset Strip and turn right onto the
Menindee-Wilcannia Road. Once in Wilcannia,
you are back on the Barrier Hwy (32).
Twenty eight kilometres south of Pooncarie is
Mungo National Park and the Willandra Lakes
Region World Heritage Area. Mungo National Park
has been continuously occupied by humans for
more than 40,000 years.
Alternatively, head north from Broken Hill to
the rugged Mutawintji National Park, characterised
by beautiful gorges lined with River Red gums.
Join a guide to view ancient Aboriginal rock art
and engravings.
Back in Mildura 110km south west of Mungo
National Park, decide which way you would like
to return to Melbourne. Follow the Murray River
along the Murray Valley Highway (B400) via
Swan Hill and Echuca, or head down the
Calder Highway (A79) to Ouyen and return
to Melbourne via Ballarat or Bendigo.
From Mutawintji National Park, head north-east to
the opal mining town of White Cliffs where residents
live mainly underground. Stay underground in this
strange landscape and use the town as a base to
explore the Paroo-Darling National Park. This park
is centred on the Paroo River wetland system
which attracts an abundance of wildlife.
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Touring from Melbourne,
Sydney, Adelaide & Brisbane, take
a different road home and make
the return journey from Broken
Hill as adventurous as the outback
itself. There are many rewarding
alternatives to the direct routes
between the region and major
Australian cities. Each offers its
own choice of unique sights
and experiences.
Swan Hill
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98km south is the historic town of Wilcannia,
a town with rich architectural heritage from the
late 19th century river trade. From Wilcannia,
you are back onto the Barrier Highway (32).
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Balranald
Brewarrina
Bourke
Broken Hill
Cameron Corner
Cobar
Coolabah
Emmdale
Euston
Hillston
Ivanhoe
Kyalite
Lightning Ridge
Louth
Menindee
Milparinka
Nyngan
Packsaddle
Penarie
Pooncarie
Silverton
Tibooburra
Tilpa
Walgett
Wanaaring
Wentworth
White Cliffs
Wilcannia
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Fuel
Petrol
LPG
Kinchega Woolshed
ROUTE: From ADELAIDE:
Leave Adelaide on the Barrier Highway (32) and
travel north towards Burra. Break your journey
at Peterborough by visiting the Steamtown
Heritage Rail Centre with its heritage-listed
Roundhouse – the only one remaining in the
world. From Peterborough, Broken Hill is an easy
283km drive northeast on the Barrier Highway.
For an alternative trip home, head from Broken
Hill to Menindee. Menindee makes a great base
to explore the Menindee Lakes system and
Kinchega National Park. The woolshed is
an easy 15km drive into the national park.
From Menindee follow the last leg of the Darling
River Run through Pooncarie to Wentworth.
This road is unsealed so check local road
conditions at www.livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au.
Twenty eight kilometres south of Pooncarie is
Mungo National Park and the Willandra Lakes
Region World Heritage Area. Mungo National
Park has been continuously occupied by
humans for more than 40,000 years.
Once you are back in Mildura, connect with the
Sturt Highway (A20) for your return to Adelaide.
Content for Services and Facilities
kindly supplied by Outback NSW
Tourism. For more information visit
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ROUTE: From BRISBANE:
Services
Head out of Brisbane on the Warrego Highway
(A2) to Toowoomba. From Toowoomba, follow
the Gore Highway (A39) to Goondiwindi. Head to
Moree on the Newell Highway (A39). From Moree
take the Gwydir Highway (38) to Walgett and turn
onto the Bourke-Brewarrina Road. From Bourke,
pick up the Darling River Run through Louth to
Tilpa. Stop off for refreshments at the Tilpa Hotel –
a unique place made entirely from corrugated
iron and covered with graffiti.
Motel
Hotel
Caravan Park
Camping
Cabins
B&Bs
Farmstay
Outback Beds1
Mobile Phone2
Tourist Info
Follow the Darling River Run to Wilcannia,
a town with rich architectural heritage from the
late 19th century river trade. From Wilcannia,
Broken Hill is an easy 200km drive.
As an alternative route home, head north from
Broken Hill on the Silver City Highway through
Packsaddle and Milparinka, 330km up to
Tibooburra, Sturt National Park and Cameron
Corner. The highway is partly unsealed so check
road conditions after rain as sections may be closed.
The Sturt National Park is a diverse and remote
landscape; red dunes contrast with wetlands
surrounded by woodlands and grass plains. Corner
Country is where the borders of New South Wales,
Queensland and South Australia converge. This is
an isolated desert setting with spectacular scenery.
Tibooburra may be the most remote town in New
South Wales but you’ll always get a warm country
welcome from the locals. Return to Brisbane
from Tibooburra by heading east to Bourke and
retracing your outbound journey in reverse.
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Churches
Post Office
Banking
ATM
EFTPOS
Mechanical
Food 7 Days
Take Away
Restaurant
Supplies
Emergency
Hospital
RFDS3
Police
NRMA
1 - Outback Beds network of Farmstays and accommodation.
2- Next G Mobile Phones. Refer to your carrier for details.
3- RDFS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) provides emergency medical services in the Outback.
All efforts were made to ensure this service directory was accurate at the time of printing.
Always check with Visitor Information Centres for current information.
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See index on page 80 for advertiser listing and locations.
BROKEN HILL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
This magnificent golf oasis set in the heart of the desert, superb 18 hole
tree lined layout in a natural valley surrounded by rugged hills.
Racecourse Road, Broken Hill NSW Ph: (08) 8087 9099 Fax: (08) 8087 9421
e: [email protected] www.brokenhillgolf.com.au
Connect with
parks and
experience the
unforgettable…
Image: Kinchega Woolshed,
Kinchega National Park.
ATTRACTIONS
Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre
• 50m pool
• Indoor heated 25m pool • Slide
• Toddlers pool • Hydrotherapy pools
Have a coffee from the indoor/outdoor cafeteria.
McCulloch Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8080 3510
www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
BELLS MILK BAR & MUSEUM
You’ve Landed in the 1950s!
Re-live the days of malted milks and soda spiders,
indulge in famous Bells drinks and desserts, and discover
the quirky original interior, milk bar museum and retro
gift shop. Open seven days. Free Wi-Fi. Cold weather
options available.
160 Patton Street, Patton Village, South Broken Hill NSW
Ph: (08) 8087 5380 Fax: (08) 8087 7457
e: [email protected] www.bellsmilkbar.com.au
ST PAT’S RACES 17 MARCH 2012
For the first time in 46 years, the fabulous St Pat’s races are
on St Patrick’s Day 2012. Be part of the most exciting annual
event with Fashions of the Field, Reserved Picnic Sites and
fully catered packages in the Pavilion.
Broken Hill St Patrick’s Race Club, 399 Crystal Street,
Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 7550
Fax: (08) 8087 2914 e: [email protected]
www.stpatricks.org.au
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Sturt National Park, Mutawintji National
Park and Historic Site, Paroo-Darling
National Park, Kinchega National Park,
Mungo National Park, Gundabooka
National Park, Culgoa National Park,
Mt Grenfell Historic Site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
NATIONAl PARks & WIldlIFE sERvICE
183 ARgENT sTREET
BROkEN HIll NsW 2880
T: 08 8080 3200
www.nswnationalparks.com.au
UnderGround
& Surface Tours
Historic Daydream walk
in Silver mine tour.
An exhilarating journey
above or below ground...
Summer Tour Times:
December to Easter.
10am and 11.30am only.
Winter Tour Times:
Easter to November.
10am to last tour 3pm.
> Fully guided 1 hr tours.
> Working prior to Broken Hill Mines.
> Mined 3 times from 1882 – 1983.
> Once mined by 8 year old boys.
> Located 33kms from Broken Hill
(off Silverton Road).
> Devonshire Teas, cold drinks
and souvenirs available.
> Drive through picturesque.
hills and marvel at the view
and wildlife.
> View original smelter 1884.
> Cash only.
Mine: (08) 8088 5682 Home: (08) 8088 4532 Mobile: 0427 885 682
[email protected] www.daydreammine.com.au
SULPHIDE STREET RAILWAY
& HISTORICAL MUSEUM
• Custodian of the Silverton Tramway Company Ltd:
Engines, Carriages, Photographs & Records
• Silver City Comet • Broken Hill Migrant Museum
• Hospital Museum • Ron Carter Transport Pavilion
• Triple Chance Mineral Collection
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Open Daily 10am – 3pm (excluding Christmas Day & Good Friday)
Diagonally opposite Visitor Information Centre
Ph: (08) 8088 4660
WHITES MINE, MINERAL ART
AND LIVING MINING MUSEUM
A unique experience – go underground without going under!
• Walk-in Mine – Family Viewing
• Guided Tours and Mining Models for ease of understanding
• Crushed Mineral Collage Art Works
Large Handmade doll & bear display.
Open daily 9am to 5pm.
1 Allendale Street, Broken Hill
Ph: (08) 8087 2878 Fax: (08) 8087 7884
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Located in the beautifully restored former
Bond Store, built in 1892 from locally quarried stone, this state
of the art museum is where you have fun while learning about the formation of
the World’s largest deposit of Silver Lead and Zinc. See our fabulous 42kg Silver
nugget, part of our world class collection of Broken Hill minerals.
The museum is also home to the iconic ‘Silver Tree,’ once owned by Charles Rasp,
it is an exquisite example of the skills of renowned Adelaide silversmith, Henry
Steiner. Follow its story after his widow was declared an ‘enemy alien’ in 1915.
Corner Crystal & Bromide Streets, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Phone: (08) 8080 3500 Email: [email protected]
Jarah Mosaics – Studio Room & Mosaic GARDEN
“Step into the colourful world of Mosaics. Where old china, tiles and mirror
are recycled into exquisite sculptures and artifacts.”
169 Chapple St, Broken Hill NSW Ph: (08) 8087 4478
Open 7 Days a week, 10am – 4pm daily
Silver City Mint
& Art Centre
RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA – ‘HALL OF FAME’ View Memorabilia, photos, badges, swords and general war history.
Open: Wednesday & Friday: 9.30am – 12.00pm,
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30am – 3.00pm
399 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW
Ph: (08) 8088 1024
School of the Air
The Big Picture
Home of the world's largest acrylic painting on canvas. (12mx100m)
SOTA is dedicated to educating children in the Outback.
This unique correspondence school allows visitors to experience
the lives of children in remote Australia.
586 Lane Street, Broken Hill NSW www.schoolair-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Bookings to be made through the Tourist Information Centre, Blende Street
Main Gallery
Silver Mine
• Smelting,castingand
manufacturingofBrokenHill
silverjewellery
The Broken Hill Chocolate Factory
Chocolates•OldEnglishlollies•Fudge
•Viewtheextensiverange
oforiginalsandlithographsby
wellknownBrokenHilland
AustralianArtists
•Spectacularminerals-
ondisplayandforsale
Silver Jewellery
Opal Mine
•Largeselectionoftop
qualityAustraliana
Chocolate Factory
66 Chloride Street Broken Hill • Open 7 days 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Phone: (08) 8088 6166 • (AH) (08) 8087 5463 • Fax: (08) 8087 4292
Email: [email protected] Web: www.silvercitymint.com.au
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GALLERIES
See index on page 80 for advertiser listing and locations.
ALBERT WOODROFFE’S HORIZON GALLERY. since 1987
Amongst the oldest and most respected Galleries in the Outback.
Original artwork by Albert Woodroffe, Bronwen Standley Woodroffe
and selected artists. Open daily.
Diagonally opposite Silverton Hotel. Ph/Fax: (08) 8088 5331 Mob: 0428 858 569
e: [email protected] www.horizongalleries.com.au
The Sculpture Symposium
& The Living Desert
Experience the unique arid landscape
at the Living Desert Reserve, nestled
amongst the Barrier Ranges, just 9km
from the City of Broken Hill.
See the Sculpture Symposium and the Flora and Fauna
Sanctuary. The arid landscape can be discovered along
the numerous walking trails. The 2km Cultural Trail within
the Sanctuary takes you on a journey through native flora,
a seasonal display of the magnificent Sturt Pea, Aboriginal
history and contemporary story pole work. A centrally located
picnic area with shade and free barbecue use makes the
Living Desert a great family day out. Open 7 days a week.
No camping permitted. No pets allowed (excluding assistance
animals). The Living Desert site may be closed periodically for
maintenance and access times may vary due to weather conditions.
Please enquire at the Visitor Information Centre for updates.
Enquiries to: Visitor Information Centre
Cnr Blende and Bromide Street, Broken Hill
Phone: (08) 8080 3560
HOWARD WILLIAM STEER ART GALLERY
• Collectable • Humour • Colourful • A wide range of Flying Doctor artwork
Not the biggest Gallery but the friendliest.
721 William Street, Broken Hill 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 4736 Mob: 0409 286 490
Fax: (08) 8087 9709 e: [email protected] www.howardsteerart.com.au
If not available contact Art on Argent, 303 Argent Street.
Bush ‘N’ Beyond Gallery
Formerly a miner’s cottage – now a gallery. View eye
catching oil and pastel paintings by regional artists Ian Lewis
and Wendy Martin, along with a range of prints, gift lines,
souvenirs and metal sculptures by Alan Boromeo.
Open Daily.
Free Entry.
4 Argent Street, Broken Hill
Ph/Fax: (08) 8087 8807 e: [email protected]
www.australianlandscapeartists.com.au
Eric McCormick Gallery
Purpose built gallery manned by resident artist. Variety of mediums
specializing in oil and pastel. Repertoire of work from travel and
local subjects original works only. Entrance from Cummins Lane.
Gallery Hours:
Weekdays: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 10.00am to 5.00pm
367 McCulloch Street, Broken Hill
Ph: (08) 8087 8486 Mob: 0428 313 100
e: [email protected]
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IMAGES OF AUSTRALIA GALLERY
Desert and local photography • Digital images • Sculpture
145 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill Ph: (08) 8087 1051 Mob: 0411 616 235 www.imagesofaustralia.com.au
Pro Hart Gallery
No visit to Broken Hill is complete until you have been to the Pro Hart Gallery.
Enjoy browsing Pro’s work, select gifts or purchases and learn
a little more about one of Australia’s iconic and enduring artists.
108 Wyman Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8087 2441 Fax: (08) 8088 1551
www.prohart.com.au
The Homestead Gallery
Artist Andrea Blundell, Original Paintings, Prints, Souvenirs & Outback Gifts.
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, Sunday & Monday.
Please don’t hesitate to ring.
377 Chloride Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 9005 Mob: 0414 470 355
e: [email protected] www.thehomesteadgallery.com.au
Broken Hill
regional art
gallery
404 – 408 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Phone: (08) 8080 3440 Fax: (08) 8080 3449
Email: [email protected]
www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
Founded in 1904 and now
located in the historic Sully’s
Building is the oldest public
gallery in regional New South
Wales. Inside is housed a fine
collection of Australian and
European art dating back to 1867,
along with a changing program
of exhibitions by contemporary
Australian and local artists.
Hours: 10am – 5pm seven days
Entry: gold coin donation
CAFEs,RESTaurants, BARs & CLUBs
See index on page 80 for advertiser listing and locations.
Broken Earth Café Restaurant
Enjoy spectacular views and stunning sunsets whilst having
dinner in our fine dining Al a Carte restaurant. If you can’t
make it for dinner you can still enjoy the views during the day
when indulging in a dish from the lunch menu or coffee and
some cake from our freshly baked selection.
Hours of trade: 10am till late 7 days a week.
Federation Way, Broken Hill, cross the railway line in
Iodide Street (off Crystal Street) Ph: (08) 8087 1318
www.brokenearthrestaurant.com.au
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Broken Hill Musicians Club
Friday & Saturday Entertainment • Courtesy Bus • Child Minding
Sky Channel • Eftpos • Bistro Catering For Families
Betina’s Italian Restaurant
2008/09/10 Finalist in the Restaurant and Catering Award
for Excellence. Fully Licensed.
Restaurant Open 6 nights (Closed Sundays & Public Holidays).
Dining room from 6.30pm.
Take-Away from 6pm to 8pm.
Located in the Comfort Inn Hilltop
271 Kaolin Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8088 2999 www.comfortinnhilltop.com.au
Club Legion
Open 7 days a week.
Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.
JJ’s @ the Legion opened every day for lunch and dinner. Meal
specials every day. Kids room for families. Darts, Indoor bowls,
poker and euchre tournaments, walking club and zumba classes
available. Raffles and promotions every week.
276 Crystal St Broken Hill (opposite railway station)
www.musiciansclub.com.au (08) 8088 1777
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166/170 Crystal St, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08)8087 4064 Fax: (08) 8088 3813
e: [email protected] www.clublegion.com.au
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Southern Cross Hotel
All Seasons Broken Hill
• Great Food • Great Service • Great Atmosphere
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner in Dunes Restaurant; a casual meal in the bistro
or an icy cold drink and snack in the bar.
Boutique style hotel with 42 rooms, perfect for any corporate
or leisure traveler. Conveniently located in the CBD, within
walking distance to many amenities such as Broken Hill
Entertainment Centre, clubs and main shopping area.
Bonfire Restaurant is also located within the hotel along with
a Day Spa and a tour departure desk. A Continental Breakfast
is included with our tariff.
Enjoy A Sumptuous Dinner In Dunes Restaurant;
A Casual Meal In The Bistro Or An Icy Cold Drink And Snack In The Bar
BROK30
Cnr Oxide St & Cobalt St. Next to Desert Sand Motor Inn
Ph: (08) 8080 3085 www.southerncrosshotel.net.au
• Great Food • Great Service • Great Atmosphere
Cnr Oxide St & Cobalt St. Next to Desert Sand Motor Inn
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ACCOMMODATION
120 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 4044
Broken Hill Lake View Caravan Park
See index on page 80 for advertiser listing and locations.
Easy to find – follow the Sydney signs
• Ensuite Cabins
• Grassed Powered Sites • All Ensuite
• Camp Kitchen
• Private Amenities
amenities with R/C,
• Disabled Facilities • Swimming Pool
TV & Microwave
Aussie Bacon and Eggs Cottages
Looking for a Classical, Quality, Aussie Outback Experience but with
the Modern Touches of Home, all at a Great Rate?
– Broken Hill’s Best Value Accommodation!
Large Family Villas with 2 separate bedrooms, 2 with spa-bath,
bathroom, large lounge & self-contained kitchen.
186 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, NSW Ph: (anytime) 0412 924 257
e: [email protected] www.aussiebaconandeggscottages.com.au
1 Mann Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph/Fax: (08) 8088 2250 e: [email protected]
About Town Cottages
3 x Centrally located cottages on quiet streets but within easy walking distance
of the main street, clubs, restaurants, food outlets and supermarkets.
Each cottage features:
• 2 x bedrooms • Air conditioned and heated • Tastefully appointed • 1 Queen bed and 2 Singles • Linen supplied • Off-street covered parking
• TV and video/dvd
• Electric blankets and doonas
Daily & weekly (discount) rates.
Ph: (08) 8087 8159 Mob: 0418 496 480 e: [email protected] www.cottageoutback.com.au
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Best Western Oasis Motor Inn
15 ground-floor units, with internet facilities, AUSTAR, free wireless
internet, swimming pool and heated spa, quiet peaceful location.
Charge-back facilities available.
142 Iodide Street, Broken Hill Toll free: 1300 303 898 Fax: (08) 8088 2555
www.bestwestern.com.au/brokenhilloasis
Broken Hill Heritage Cottages
• 2 Queensize beds & 3 Single beds
• 2 Bathrooms with shower & toilet
• Off street parking 5 min walk to CBD
• Wheelchair friendly
• All kitchen & laundry facilities
• Pets OK
Ph: (08) 8088 4006 Mob: 0413 389 806 or 0411 802 513
e: [email protected] www.brokenhillheritagecottages.com.au
Imperial Fine Accommodation • 6 luxury rooms
• Meals and function facilities
• Private dining and functions
• 2-3 b/r apartment
• Off-street parking
• 3 b/r cottage
• Pool • Gardens 88 Oxide Street Broken Hill, PO Box 1062 Ph: (08) 8087 7444 Fax: (08) 8087 7234
e: [email protected] www.imperialfineaccommodation.com
Charles Rasp Motor Inn & Cottages
158 Oxide Street, Broken Hill
Ph: 08 8088 1988 Fax: 08 8088 4633
BOOK ONLINE
www.charlesraspmotorinn.com.au
[email protected]
Comfort Inn Crystal
Comfort Inn Crystal is Broken Hill’s most centrally located
cottages and motel complex. Within 200 metres you will
find the GPO, shops, art galleries, clubs, railway station, the
business, finance, legal and government precinct and CBD.
The birth place of BHP. The motel is also a tour departure
point for points of interest inside and outside Broken Hill.
326 – 336 Crystal Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8088 2344 Fax: (08) 8088 1887
e: [email protected]
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Comfort Inn Hilltop
DAYDREAM MOTEL
29 Ground Floor Units • Family Rooms • Executive
Spa Suite • Solar Heated Pool • BBQ Area • Betinas
Licensed Italian Restaurant • Breakfast Served Daily
• Off Street Parking • Guest Laundry • In Room Dining
Available • Function Facilities • Free Austar • In room bar
• Hi-Speed Wireless Broadband.
Situated on the main street close to Bus & Rail stations and service clubs.
All ground floor rooms. No stairs to climb. All rooms with En-Suite and air conditioning.
Two bedroom family rooms. Beds with lambs wool underlay. Most rooms with telephone.
Security safe in each room. Free wireless internet access to all rooms. Launderette on site.
Large flat screen digital TV. Tour desk for your travel arrangements.
271 Kaolin Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
e: [email protected]
www.comfortinnhilltop.com.au Ph: (08) 8088 2999
77 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8088 3033 Fax: (08) 8088 5873
e: [email protected] www.brokenhillmotel.com.au
www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
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Desert Sand Motor Inn
Desert Sand, as unique as the city it calls home!
Whether for business or pleasure we provide quality in both
accommodation and service. Relax in one of our refurbished
luxury suites situated within The Southern Cross Hotel Complex,
an excellent location near the CBD.
357 Cobalt Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8088 4122 Fax: (08) 8088 4419
e: [email protected] www.desertsand.com.au
Desert Sand
Your quality choice
MOTOR INN
Luxury Accommodation
AAA Rated
Duke of Cornwall Inn
• Free full Hot and
Cold Breakfast
• Ensuite Bathrooms
• Off Street Secure Parking
• Reverse Cycle Air
Desert Sand, as unique as the city it calls home!
Whether for business or pleasure we provide quality in both accommodation and service. Relax in one of our
refurbished luxury suites situated within The Southern Cross Hotel, an excellent location near the CBD.
Guest Rooms Complex & Facilities
• Quality Fittings & Fixtures
• Tour Bookings Arranged
• Luxurious Spa Suites
• Swimming Pool
• Spacious Family Suites
• Rest Room Service
• 2 Bedroom Family Suites
• Laundry Facilities
• Austar LCD T.V.’s in every room
• Wireless Broadband Internet
• Corporate Suites
(One hour Free)
Hotel Facilities
• Dunes A La Carte Restaurant for Fine
• Cocktail Lounge - Main Bar
Dining or Breakfast
• Conference Facilities
• Alfresco Dining
• Function Facilities
• Queen Beds
• Onsite-Owner Manager
• Heritage Listed Building
• Heritage Accommodation
at a Price for Everyone
Desert Sand Motor Inn
357 Cobalt Street,
Broken Hill NSW 2880
[email protected]
www.desertsand.com.au
t. 08 8088 4122
f. 08 8088 4419
76 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8087 8495 e: [email protected]
www.dukeofcornwallinn.com
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MERCURY STREET COTTAGE
Sturt Motel
Fully Self Contained Cottage • 1 Queen & 2 Single Beds • Close to Centro Plaza
• Plasma TV & DVD • BBQ & Outdoor Setting • Air Conditioning • Laundry Facilities
Offers 18 clean, comfortable rooms and 2 self contained
cabins all with R/C Air Conditioning, Ensuite, Jug and Toaster.
Upgrade rooms have Queen Beds, Microwaves, Hair Dryer
and Free Movies. Located in a shaded garden setting with
off street parking.
Mercury St, Broken Hill NSW Ph: 0408 331 333
Visitor Information Centre (08) 8080 3560 e: [email protected]
Book online at www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
Mulberry Vale Bush Cabins
153 Rakow Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8087 3558 Fax: (08) 8087 3872
e: [email protected] www.sturtmotel.com.au
Relax and enjoy the rustic surrounds and friendly atmosphere
of accommodation unique to Broken Hill. Ideal for group bookings!
The Royal Exchange Hotel
PO Box 882, Broken Hill 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 1597 Mob: 0428 858 374
Fax: (08) 8087 2710 e: [email protected] www.mulberryvale.com
The centrally located Royal Exchange Hotel is a unique Art Deco
Boutique Hotel with the charm of a bygone era, married with
all the refinements of a modern, first class establishment. The
Hotel’s 4½ star rooms are located on the first floor with many
featuring balcony access, wi-fi, ensuite, king size beds, guest
lounge and bar area. Open for breakfast 7 days a week.
The Grand Guest House
Old Fashioned Guesthouse with pub style & ensuite rooms. FREE Continental
Breakfast, Tea/Coffee & Homemade cake. Wi-Fi Internet, Kitchen & Laundry
facilities available.
320 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8087 2308 Fax: (08) 8087 2191
e: [email protected] www.royalexchangehotel.com
313 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 5305
e: [email protected] www.thegrandguesthouse.com.au
Newly built, ceNtrally located, walk to restauraNts, art galleries
aNd clubs. we offer our guests superior accommodatioN.
• Studio / Spa Apartments
• Off street parking
• Luxurious King beds
• 2 / 3 Bedroom Apartments
• A/C
• Pool / BBQ area
• Flat screen TV / Austar
• Wireless Internet
• Guest Laundry
REDEARTH MOTEL 469 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
PH: (08)8088 5694 FAX: (08)8088 2301 www.redearthmotel.com.au
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Tarrawingee Holiday Units
Tarrawingee Holiday Units have been designed to complement
the beautifully restored Station Master’s Residence, circa 1990s.
• 12 deluxe self contained
family style holiday units
for up to six people
• BBQ, entertainment area
• Solar heated swimming pool
• Close proximity to shopping,
entertainment and historic sites
• Kitchen and separate lounge
• Fully air conditioned
• DVD and Austar
253 Wills Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 4152
THE MINERS ARMS FINE ACCOMMODATION
The Palace Hotel
Traditional B&B in 1888 heritage building featuring
4 well appointed ensuite rooms, guest lounge, cable/wireless
internet, garden spa/BBQ area and off-street parking.
Breakfast is served in the original hotel dining room.
Centrally located, walk to clubs, pubs and galleries.
Where everything is a little bit different....
Accommodation : Bar : Restaurant : Cafe : Functions
82 Crystal Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8087 7830 Fax: (08) 8087 7830 Mob: 0402 215 187
e: [email protected] www.theminersarms.com.au
Live Music & Entertainment. Enjoy a Sunset Cocktail on the Balcony. Bookings Advised.
Famous from the film “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” and its extensive Mural Paintings.
Variety Accommodation including Renovated Deluxe Ensuite Rooms, Dorms, Pub Style
and Home to the “Priscilla Suite”. WiFi internet access.
227 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 1699
e: [email protected] BOOK ONLINE: www.thepalacehotelbrokenhill.com.au
Silver Haven Motor inn
& reStaurant
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• 2-7 dAy PAckAgeS AvAilABle
• diScounted rAteS For AAA memBerS
• AuStAr tv
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• 55 SeAt licenSed reStAurAnt
• 31 ground Floor unitS
• FAmily roomS
• SolAr HeAted SWimming Pool
• 500 metreS From Po
• A/c in every room
• QAntAS FreQuent Flyer PointS AvAilABle
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Broken Hills premium place to dine.
Also catering for Wedding
Reception’s, Corporate Functions
& Cocktail Parties.
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Atmosphere
Our Red Lush Wine Bar
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extensive Wine list, Cocktails
& a sumptuous Snack Menu.
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Accommodation
8 Premium Rooms.
All with spa en suite, WiFi
network & heritage balcony
over looking the city.
WINE BAR - COCKTAIL & COFFEE LOUNGE
Situated in the Heart of the City
393 Argent St Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph (08) 8087 5428 Fax (08) 8087 5585 E: [email protected]
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Within 50m of the reception is a well stocked
deli, service station and one of Broken Hill's
most popular Hotels – featuring a TAB and
a beer garden ideal for the family.
For a reservation call toll free:
1800 656 003
577 Argent Street, Broken Hill nSW 2880
PHone : 08 8087 2218 FAx: 08 8088 4494
toll Free: 1800 656 003 emAil: [email protected]
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The Lodge Outback Motel
‘Award wining Motel – You know those places that you stumble across
by accident when on holidays and they turn out to be a real gem’.
252 Mica Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 2722
e: [email protected] www.lodgemotel.com.au
Broken Hill &
Outback NSW
with Silver City Tours &
Corner Country Adventure Tours
Touring, Camping
& Car Rentals
See index on page 80 for advertiser listing and locations.
Broken Hill City Sights Tours
Specialising in small group tours. Guided half & full day tours of scenic
& historic local sites. Milton and Marilyn Hawke.
51 William Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8087 2484 Mob: 0418 858 388 www.bhoutbacktours.com.au
Discover Outback NSW with
the two most experienced tour
companies in Outback NSW.
Either Silver City Tours or Corner
Country Adventures can offer you
and your group the experience of
a lifetime, in safety and comfort.
SILVER CITY SCENIC FLIGHTS
Offers the tourist the opportunity to see the vastness of the Broken Hill Outback by flying
in our high winged Cessna aircrafts. Book one of our more popular trips, Lake Eyre and
Menindee Lakes, or get your group together and tailor your own Scenic flight. The Lake Eyre
tour covers the Flinders Ranges to William Creek to Lake Eyre and on return you capture the
amazing inland lakes. Why not fly to White Cliffs and explore the historic Opal fields?
Broken Hill Aero Club, Broken Hill Airport
Ph: 0457 155 393 e: [email protected]
www.silvercityscenicflights.com.au
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www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
FINALIST – INLAND NSW TOurISm
AWArDS 2008
FINALIST – NSW TOurISm AWArDS 2008
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Outback Sightseeing
Fully Packaged Tours including
accommodation & meals
Coach & 4WD Soft Adventure Packages
Specialised Tours for Groups arranged
Train travel is available to Broken Hill
with either CountryLink’s Outback Explorer
or the famous Indian Pacific.
Please contact us for your Free Brochure.
FREECALL 1300 723 583
email: [email protected]
www.silvercitytours.com.au
Broken Hill Caravan & Trailer Centre
Your one stop shop for all caravan, trailer & marine accessories, servicing & repairs.
Service agents for the majority of caravan companies, Dometic & Al-ko.
65 Rakow Street Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8087 1300 Fax: (08) 8087 3300 Mob: 0408 858 510
e: [email protected] www.bhctc.com.au
Let
CountryLink
do the driving for you.
Outback NSW
HELIVISTA PTY LTD – ARKAROOLA HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
Experience the magnificent landscapes of Arkaroola from the air.
Flights along Arkaroola Creek, through gorges, over waterholes and
hot springs. Also available: Heli-Hiking, Private Charter.
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Arkaroola SA Ph: (08) 8648 4848
e: [email protected] www.helivista.com.au
THRIFTY
Great cars. Great rates.
We have a wide range of cars and 4WDs to suit your every need.
That’s Thrifty thinking. Mention this ad for the best rate of the day!
190 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Ph: (08) 8088 1928
Broken Hill Sightseeing Co.
The most enjoyable day’s tour experience in Broken Hill.
Tour the BEST of Broken Hill in ONE DAY, Full day
& Half day tours available. Full commentary with
experienced guides.
Pick up & drop off service available.
Reservations – Office located in the Visitors Information Centre
Corner Blende & Bromide Streets
Ph: (08) 8088 6900 Mob: 0429 091 080 www.busesrus.com.au
Outdoors First
Bait • Fishing Tackle • Maps • GPS Products • Largest Range
of Gas Fittings in Broken Hill • Caravan & Camper Trailer
Spares & Accessories • All the Latest Tents, Camping Products,
Fridges & Ice Boxes available.
71 Oxide Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Ph: (08) 8088 1665 Fax: (08) 8088 1664
e: [email protected]
72
ADVERTISING - BROKEN HILL
www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
Thinking of that Broken Hill and Outback NSW adventure, but don’t
want to drive long distances? Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery with
CountryLink, the safe, convenient and affordable way to travel.
CountryLink offers a range of accommodation and touring packages
to suit your tastes and budget.
Call now for your free brochure.
For more information call 13 28 29,
visit www.countrylink.info or check out
your nearest CountryLink Travel Centre.
Around Broken Hill
See index on page 80 for advertiser listing and locations.
ALBERT WOODROFFE’S HORIZON GALLERY. since 1987
White Cliffs Underground Motel
Amongst the oldest and most respected Galleries in the Outback.
Original artwork by Albert Woodroffe, Bronwen Standley Woodroffe
and selected artists. Open daily.
• Sleep deep in one of 30 underground rooms • Largest underground motel
in the world! • Conference rooms • On sight licensed restaurant & bar
Diagonally opposite Silverton Hotel. Ph/Fax: (08) 8088 5331 Mob: 0428 858 569
e: [email protected] www.horizongalleries.com.au
Ph: (08) 8091 6677
e: [email protected] www.undergroundmotel.com.au
Silverton Hotel
RIVER LADY TOURS
Come visit Peter & Patsy.
Large range of cold beers & wines, famous Silverton Hotel hot dogs, light snacks
& beer garden. Open from 9am til late everyday. Sunday open 10am until 10pm.
Wetlands cruises on the Darling River at Lake Wetherell depart
from the Main Weir, Menindee. Riverside accommodation available
from July 2011.
Layard Street, Silverton Ph: (08) 8088 5313 e: [email protected]
P.O. Box 177, Menindee NSW 2879 Ph: (08) 8091 4125 Mob: 0427 195 336 or 0428 268 483
e: [email protected] www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
Beyond 39 Dips
Copi Hollow Caravan Park
Initially a Kidman brother’s butcher shop. Now a working
studio producing quality hand crafted leadlight, original kiln
fired fine glassware, jewellery and leather goods.
Experience the unique desert oasis on the banks of Copi
Hollow. Stay in our on-site cabins, or utilise our grassed
powered/unpowered sites under the shade of the old trees.
BBQ facilities available, so why not relax and enjoy the
sunset and breathtaking views.
We carry an extensive range of Australian made items
including outback maps, books and wool socks.
We also have a boat launching ramp, ice, gas, fuel and a kiosk.
For more information please contact our resident caretakers.
2 Layard Street, Silverton
Ph: (08) 8088 7566 e: [email protected]
www.silverton.org.au
15kms West of Menindee, Steve Hutton Drive, Copi Hollow NSW 2879
Ph/Fax: (08) 8091 4880 e: [email protected] www.bhsbc.com.au
Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre
Trilby Station
Daily continuous guided 1.5 hours tours (9am till 3pm).
Take a break ... stay a while ... we want you to experience
what is our backyard. Offering unique S/C accommodation,
powered sites, secluded river campspots and delicious
country-style meals on our vast Darling River station.
You’ll be glad you did.
Daily (after dark) Sound & Light show, 1 hour (booking essential).
Inspect heritage listed Roundhouse; 3 gauge turntable,
Transcontinental and Ghan Rolling stock, locomotives and
experience the stunning Sound & Light Show.
1 Telford Ave, Peterborough SA 5422
Ph: (08) 8651 3355 e: [email protected]
www.steamtown.com.au
74
ADVERTISING - BROKEN HILL
www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
Louth via Bourke NSW 2840
Ph: (02) 6874 7420 e: [email protected]
www.trilbystation.com.au
ADVERTISING - BROKEN HILL
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Monthly average temperatures & rainfall
MONTH
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Max C
33.3
32.0
28.9
24.3
18.9
15.9
15.3
17.7
21.4
24.9
28.4
31.1
Min C
19.0
18.5
15.2
11.2
7.8
5.7
4.8
5.6
8.5
11.5
14.7
17.1
Rain (mm)
27.3
19.0
20.6
20.3
20.7
15.2
18.3
18.3
21.6
26.3
21.3
21.7
R/H% 9am
41
46
49
51
65
73
72
61
53
45
44
42
R/H% 3pm
25
28
28
32
43
49
48
38
34
28
26
25
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Personal property
Fruit fly
For detailed information contact Quarantine
Domestic on 1800 084 881 or go to
www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au
As a suggestion when travelling, only buy
what you can consume.
You may be in a friendly country, but please
remember your personal property is your
responsibility. Lock your vehicle and your
accommodation and always secure your
valuables. It is common sense!
Animals
Emergency services
Native animals and stock present hazards to
motorists. It is wise to match your speed to
visibility and take extra care on bends and crests.
For maximum safety, travel should be restricted
to daylight hours. Be extra cautious at sunrise
and sunset.
Recreational fishing
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
1300 369 365
Design & Production: www.paolismith.com.au
Broken
Hill
Visitor tion
informa
Centre
Open daily
(clOsed christmas day).
BrOken hill Operates On
central standard time.
FOr all yOur tOur
and accOmmOdatiOn
reservatiOns gO tO
www.visitBrOkenhill.cOm.au
Police, Fire & Ambulance000
Police
08 8087 0299
Fire Broken Hill
08 8087 2233
Hospital
08 8080 1333
RFDS (24 hour service)
08 8080 3777
NRMA
13 11 11
Lifeline
13 11 14
Wildlife Rescue (RRANA)
0429 204 416
RSPCA
08 8087 7753
Veterinary Clinic
08 8087 4242
0427 874 242
Printing: www. graphicprint.com.au
Writing: Andrew Block
Photography: Rob Blackburn (unless credited)
Broken Hill City Council including its officers, agents and contractors
(“Publisher”) has made every endeavour to ensure that details appearing in
this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accept no responsibility
for any inaccuracy or mis-description, whether by inclusion or omission,
nor does the Publisher accept any responsibility for subsequent change or
withdrawal, of prices, details or services shown which are subject to alteration
without notice. Any standard of accommodation and/or services contained
in this publication are indicative only of a certain class and are based upon
information provided to the Publisher. Accordingly, the Publisher makes no
representation or guarantee in relation to the standard, class or fitness for
purpose of that accommodation or service.
The Publisher does not make any statements, representations or
warranties as to the legal standing nor accuracy of any name(s) used
or describing any trading entity and brand or marks appearing in any
published material. The Publisher accepts no liability (including without
limitation, liability for negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and
costs any party may incur as a result of any publication of the trading
entity and brand or marks or any party dealing with any trading entity
and brand should it be found to be inaccurate or incomplete or unlawful
in any way for any reason. Published July 2011.
Information and images contained in this publication may not be
reproduced without written consent from the publishers.
Broken Hill Civic Centre
The Broken Hill Civic Centre is a multi-purpose venue with theatre
style seating for 700 people. Centrally located, it is the ideal venue
for your next conference or event.
Corner Blende & Chloride Streets, Broken Hill Ph: (08) 8080 3480
Fax: (08) 8080 3499 e: [email protected]
the BrOken hill visitOr inFOrmatiOn centre prOvides
a warm welcOme with qualiFied Friendly staFF tO assist
with yOur OutBack experience.
services OFFered:
• AccommodAtion reservAtions service • Gift shop • public toilets • Ample pArkinG • coAch depArture bAy • • • • • tour reservAtions service
disAbled Access showers bus wAsh bAy dAtAtrAx 24hr touch screen Cnr Blende & Bromide St, BROKEN HILL NSW 2880
Ph. (08) 8080 3560 Fax (08) 8080 3578 E: [email protected]
www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
MULLOCKERS MEMORIAL
HISTORIC BHP MINE
LINE OF LODE
MINERS MEMORIAL
9
10
TWIN3560 e:
LAKES
Ph: (08) 8080
[email protected]
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Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre
RAINBOW
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For an informative historic tour of Broken
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departing from the Visitor Information
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at BROKEN
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TRANSHIPPING YARDS
15
WY SANCTUARY 12KM
RD
V
SIL PCA OUTH
S
RS
D
HR
K
2BH
LAWTON ST
REGENERATION RESERVE
S
18
C
ER
WYMAN
LE
YA 2800km
PERTH
R
INGTON DR
BROOKFIELDAV HORS
W
SA
J
UMBERUMBERKA RESERVOIR
MUNDI
CARBON
LA MUNDI LOOKOUT
BLOCK25km
10
SILVERTON
CARBON ST LOOKOUT
BONANZA ST
12
E
DRIV
PICTON ST
11
21
NICHOLLS ST
IDE
ESTS
9
19
10
20
CALCITE STHARRIS ST
STOCK
YARDS ST
GRIFFITHS
CREEDON ST
ON
H
GAWLER PL
N
DO
BO
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CT
G
BLENDE ST
BATHURST ST E ST
IT
W
PI
F
ST
R
SOCCER
FIELDS
H
SLAG ST
VICTORIA ST
8
18
72 74 76
BROWN ST
GAFFNEY ST
QUEEN ST
7
17
7
GAFFNEY LANE
REGENERATION
RESERVE
5
15
6
16
RYAN ST
PARK
POLICE YOUTH CLUB OVAL
SAMPSON ST
E
FAMILY
DAY CARE
BERYL
OR
HOLDSW
4
14
KANANDAH RD
D
BERYL LANE
CRICKET
OVAL
R
IE
RR
BA
3
13
C
DUKE OF
CORNWALL
PARK
COBALT ST
CIRCL
2
12
RYAN LANE
B
INDUSTRIAL AREA
BLENDE ST
ARGENT LANE
BERYL LANE
STURT
PARK
D
EE R
IND
MEN
1
11
A
BURKE ST
COBALT ST
E
10
PINNACLES RD
PINNACLES PL
BERYL ST
WILLS ST
56
HACC
AMB
STN
AJ KEAST
HILLSIDE
SPORTS
GROUND
B.H.
HIGH
SCHOOL
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
WILLS
ST
MAP
B - CITY MAP
(SOUTH)
KANANDAH PL
COBALT ST
CENTRO
WESTSIDE
E
9
PO
ROWE ST
AL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS
WILLS LANE
RAILWAYTOWN
PMY SCH
L
12
M
N
O
15
16
ADVERTISER INDEX
50
55 Sturt Motel
A
d6
67
The Broken Hill Sculptures &
Living Desert Sanctuary
A
56 Tarrawingee Holiday Units
A
g10
68
57
C
m10
68
Whites Mine, Mineral Art &
Living Mining Museum &
Doll and Bear Display
A
58 The Grand Guest House
C
h9
66
59 The Lodge Outback Motel
A
n8
70
60 The Miners Arms
A
l10
68
67
61
C
e9
69
REF
PG
The Palace Hotel
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
C
n9
56
18
Bush ‘N’ Beyond Gallery
A
j10
55
No Touring, Camping & Car RentalS
19
Eric McCormick Gallery
A
t3
55
74
Horizon Gallery
A
E1
55
21
Howard William Steer Gallery
A
w6
55
22 Images of Australia Gallery
A
m8
56
23
A
L2
57
Pro Hart Gallery
24 The Homestead Gallery
A
No cafes/restaurants/bars & clubs
n3
57
MAP
REF
62 THRIFTY Car Rentals
C
c9
72
63 Broken Hill Caravan
& Trailer Centre
A
b6
72
64 Broken Hill City Sight Tours
C
A7
70
65 Buses R Us – Broken Hill
Sightseeing Co
C
a7
PG
A
N11
73
67
A
A6
72
26 Broken Earth Café Restaurant
A
n12
70
C
l9
71
g11
c11
29 Mulga Hill Tavern
A
o6
30 The Demo Club
C
d9
31
C
l4
Southern Cross Hotel
No Accommodation
MAP
REF
PG
71
Tri State Safaris
No around broken hill
A
q7
BC
MAP
REF
PG
72
Beyond 39 Dips
A
d1
74
73
Copi Hollow Caravan Park
A
s14
75
74
Horizon Gallery
A
e1
74
75
River Lady Tours
A
s14
75
32
About Town Cottages
A
o7
61
76
Silverton Hotel
A
e1
74
33
All Seasons Broken Hill
C
a9
61
77
Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre
A
a6
74
34
Art Mecca, The Art
of Deidre Edwards
A
h5
60
78
Trilby Station
A
y11
75
79
White Cliffs Underground Motel
A
y12
75
A
n7
60
36 Best Western Oasis Motor Inn
A
p8
62
No Other
37
Broken Hill Heritage Cottages
A
O8
62
80 Broken Hill Civic Centre
38
Broken Hill Lake View
Caravan Park
A
y9
61
39 Broken Hill Tourist Park
A
d5
IBC
KANANDAH RD
12
RYAN LANE
RYAN ST
POLICE YOUTH CLUB OVAL
SAMPSON ST
FAMILY
DAY CARE
BLOCK 10
CARBON ST LOOKOUT
GAFFNEY LANE
R
VE
GAFFNEY ST
SLAG ST
2BH
43
60
IVE
SO
YH
CIT
EDC
BERYL LANE
OL
COBALT ST
BERYL LANE
ST
PO
GAWLER PL
ARGENT ST
TOWN
SQUARE
66
A
L10
77
g14
23
15
1
TWIN LAKES
C
E
BOWLING
CLUB
FRSL
G
GATE
72 ZINC
74 76
OVAL
W AVE
RAINBOBROWN
ST
TTON ST
82
H
EYRE ST
SOUTHERN CROSS
NURSING HOME
UMBERUMBERKA RESERVOIR
PIPER ST
MUNDI MUNDI LOOKOUT
SILVERTON 25km
J
K
L
LIVING DESERT
SCULPTURES &
15
SANCTUARY
BBARD ST
HE12KM
SOCCER
FIELDS
BERYL ST
50
ABC
STUDIO
WOLFRAM ST
ON
ST
LANE LANE
WOLFRAM ST
R
BATHURST ST E ST
IT
N
DO
HO
R
54
52
BO
ARGENT LANE
ARGENT ST
CHETTLE ST
STURT
TS
PROPRIETARY SQUARE
BOWLING CLUB
JUBILEE
OVAL
BLENDE ST
M
SCHLAPP ST
N
E
RIV
ND
E
T
OL
POST
OFFICE
2
PATTON ST
LANE ST
WO
LF
HO
RA
M
SON ST
TIN
RS
ST
IN
GT
Q
R
AD
ST
ON
ST
Y
ST
HASKARD ST
LAKE VIEW
CARAVAN PARK
LAKEVIEW LOOKOUT
MINE ENTRANCE
PERILYA
PERILYA MINING LEASES
LINE OF LODE
WYMAN LANE
9
10
78
11
STEPHEN’S CREEK RESERVOIR
& PUMPING STATION
WILCANNIA 195km
WHITE CLIFFS 290km
BOURKE 620km
DUBBO 750km
SYDNEY 1150km
T
U
12
13
14
V
REGENERATION RESERVE
MARAYLYA LANE
7
79
WHITE ROCKS
SCHLAPP ST
HISTORICAL SITE
BROWN ST
6
38
32
BROWNE’S SHAFT
AND LOOKOUT
S
5
8
BR
49 73 75 KINCHEGA NATIONAL PARK
MENINDEE110 km
POONCARIE 235km
BLUE METAL
O
P
QUARRY
WILLYAMA ST
PACKSADDLE176km
MILPARINKA 296 km
TIBOOBURRA 330km
STURT NATIONAL PARK
GREYHOUND TRACK
SILICA ST
BERYL ST
NCTION
Map continues to South broken hill (see pg 78).
KIN
RESERVE
7
CRICKET
OVAL
RTA
DEPOT
WOLFRAM LANE
MEN
PERILYA
PERILYA
BOWLING CL
SOUTHERN
REGENERATION
OPERATIONS
D
WH
16
2
B
EYRE LANE
OR TH ST
B
14
A
O’NEIL
PARK
BHP OFFICE SITE
MULLOCKERS MEMORIAL
HOLDSW
76
CONSOLIDATED BROKEN HILL
MINING LEASE ENTRANCE
L ST
www.visitbrokenhill.com.au
PG
h7
12
NETBALL
TENNIS
MACGILLIVRAY DR
RAILWAY
STATION
WAY
TION
ERA
D
26
FE
PERILYA MINING LEASES
ROCKWEL
82 Film Broken Hill
REF
C
71
SUNDOWN TRAIL
MUTAWINTJI
NATIONAL PARK 130 km
CHAPPLE LANE
HISTORIC BHP MINE
LINE OF LODE
MINERS MEMORIAL
LAWTON ST
Broken Hill
Visitor Information Centre
MAP
36
ARGENT
CRYSTAL ST
SEE MAP ON PAGE 78 FOR CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT ENLARGEMENT
NORTH
BROKEN
QUEEN HILL
ELIZABETH PMY SCH
PARK
40
BLENDE ST
PERTH 2800km
13
STURT
PARK
BERYL
VISITOR
INFORMATION
CENTRE LEVEL 1
RD
CHAPPLE ST
LANE LANE
LANE ST
59
22
COBALT ST
DUKE OF
CORNWALL 45
PARK
TRANSHIPPING YARDS
WY
SIL PCA OUTH
RS D S
D
HR
UT
E DR
TSID
18
32
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL37
BUSINESS DISTRICT
BLENDE ST
CRYSTAL ST
CARBON LA
WES
B.H.
HIGH
SCHOOL
ARGENT LANE
PARK
PMY SCH
WOLFRAM ST
BERYL ST
CENTR
General info
INDUSTRIAL AREA
BURKE ST
COBALT ST
WILLS ST
56
HACC
AMB
STN
AJ KEAST
HILLSIDE
SPORTS
GROUND
BONANZA ST
80
11
KANANDAH PL
PINNACLES RD
PINNACLES PL
PO
CENTRO
WESTSIDE
MARKS ST CATH
COLL
MICA ST
GAOL
LANE LANE
H
35 Aussie Bacon & Eggs Cottages
10
WILLS ST
JP KEENAN
LOOKOUT
CHAPPLE ST
35
SHOTGUN CLUB,
RIFLE RANGE &
PISTOL CLUB 1km
Y
W
70
9
ROWE ST
COUNCIL
8
LANE LANE
CHAPPLE LANE
VE
H
72
e21
WILLS LANE
RAILWAYTOWN
PMY SCH
WICKES ST
WATER
TREATMENT
WORKS
TAL DEPOT
CS
T
CHAPPLE LANE
BOWEN ST
4
IT
RC
ER
m6
B
C
CORNISH ST
MERCURY ST
LT MCGOWEN ST
RI
C
69 Silver City Scenic Flights
C
CORNISH LANE
48
PELL ST
T
YS
ARR
QU
25
3
R
BA
68 Outdoors First
59
57
58
59
58
59
60
Broken Hill Musicians Club
LUNAM ST
PELL ST
WRIGHT ST
29
MEMORIAL OVAL
& TROTTING
TRACK
R
Y
W
YH
79 SIL
21
CIRCL
PG
l6
28 Club Legion
PELL ST
WILLIAMS LANE
D
EE R
REF
A
27
8
NEWTON ST
PELL LANE
LONG ST
MCGOWEN ST
WILLYAMA
HIGH SCHOOL
WILLIAMS ST
PMY SCH
NEWTON LANE
FISHER ST
IND
MEN
MAP
25 Betina’s Italian Restaurant
Silver City Tours
7
63
WILLIAMS LANE
WILLIAMS LANE
34
WILLIAMS ST
55
72
66 CountryLink
Helivista Pty Ltd
6
39
BARRIER HWY 32
77
SIEBLER
PARK
THOMAS LANE
BASE
HOSPITAL
THOMAS ST
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS
17
PETERBOROUGH 290km
SPEEDWAY 1km
HILL ST
NINE MILE RD
MAP
BROKEN HILL
500km TOURIST PARK
THOMAS LANE
ARMY
BARRACKS
ON DR
HORSINGT
50
The Astra
CREEDON ST
No Galleries
d3
54
GRIFFITHS ST
16
K1
ADELAIDE
STOCK YARDS
15
5
CEMETERY
ST
69
c7
ST
r10
C
RADIUM ST
4
NN
A
Sulphide Street Railway &
Historical Museum
1
MA
54 Silver Haven Motor Inn
14
RADIUM ST
ST
53
AY
j7
LL
C
GR
Silver City Art Centre
B
LU
E
YC
RS NTR
U
RD
CO COU
SE
CE
UR
RA LF &
CO
E
AC
GO
HA
13
MORGAN ST
ST
67
O’NEILL ST
CAMPBELL ST
RASP ST
PMY SCH URANIUM ST
IPS
j9
T
C
AS
53 Royal Exchange Hotel
LEN
52
GA
s7
R
A
TCE
AY
MW
T
TRA EY S
V
School of the Air
MORGAN ST
HA
12
PICNIC TRAIN
HISTORICAL SITE
O’NEILL LANE
ILL
4
UNION ST
PH
67
MORGAN LANE
ST
q10
PICTON
SPORTS
GROUND
1000M
T
A
ALBERT MORRIS AVE
ST
52 Red Earth Motel
16
HYN
OLD ES ST GATE
RAIL
WA
YR
HYN
ESE
RVE ES ST
3
SCALE
500
0
N
66
19
RE
Outback Beds
CUMMINS PL
CK
ST
51
NICHOLLS ST
52
HARRIS ST
52
n9
CALCITE ST
d21
REGENERATION RESERVE
B
C
24
ST
Royal Flying Doctor Service
RSL – Hall of Fame
RD
CUMMINS ST
KS
10
11
ALLENDALE ST
AN
64
S
ON
p10
RD
NO
A
YA
N
Y
BROKEN HILL
GOLF & COUNTRY
CLUB
ZS
50 Old Willyama Motor Inn
3
BE
66
X
WYMAN ST
JA
s14
W
WA
R
A
CUMMINS LANE
MURTON ST
49 Mulberry Vale Bush Cabins
WYMAN ST
TV TOWER
CHANNEL 7
MURTON ST
49
ST
BU
c9
S
MCCULLOCH ST
C
LE
MCCULLOCH ST
National Parks and
Wildlife Service
WYMAN
SA
ST
9
ON
MCCULLOCH ST
66
ER
62
F8
BRAZIL ST
m4
A
BRAZIL ST
C
Mercury Street Cottage
SIL
V
Imperial Fine Accommodation
48
V
2
JU
47
52
U
REGENERATION RESERVE
BAGOT ST
50
m7
ZEBINA ST
d1
A
T
WYMAN LANE
23
ZEBINA ST
A
CT
ZEBINA ST
Day Dream Mine
Jarah Mosaics
PI
S
OO
BR
7
8
2
R
IODIDE ST
65
IODIDE LANE
m8
IODIDE ST
C
Q
BROWN ST
OXIDE ST
46 First National Broken Hill
BROWN ST
REGENERATION
RESERVE
OXIDE ST
78
64
OXIDE ST
A8
64
l10
CHLORIDE ST
C
l4
A
CHLORIDE ST
Broken Hill Walk Tours
C
SULPHIDE ST
6
Desert Sand Motor Inn
P
MARAYLYA LANE
SULPHIDE ST
45 Duke of Cornwall Inn
44
O
WHITE ROCKS
SCHLAPP ST
HISTORICAL SITE
WILLYAMA ST
BROMIDE ST
48
N
BROMIDE ST
l12
72 74 76
NINE MILE RD
C
7
M
SCHLAPP ST
KAOLIN ST
Broken Hill St Patricks Race Club
1
KAOLIN ST
5
63
L
KAOLIN ST
48
k10
K
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS
t4
62
A
J
LIVING DESERT
SCULPTURES &
15
SANCTUARY 12KM
GARNET ST
A
l6
Daydream Motel
H
GARNET ST
Broken Hill Regional
Aquatic Centre
A
43
G
GOSSAN ST
4
25 Comfort Inn Hilltop
F
UMBERUMBERKA RESERVOIR
MUNDI MUNDI LOOKOUT
SILVERTON 25km
GOSSAN ST
48
E
JONES ST
y1
D
WARNOCK ST
A
C
SMITH ST
Broken Hill Golf & Country Club
B
O’FARRELL ST
3
A
GRAPHITE ST
62
FINN ST
k11
BISMUTH ST
C
INGTON DR
BROOKFIELDAV HORS
41
BRONHILL ST
48
ZINC ST
G16
ST
B
GYP SUM
Bells Milk Bar and Museum
DOE ST
63
2
Comfort Inn Crystal
PG
MAY HARDING DR
o8
NICHOLLS ST
A
CALCITE ST
REF
40 Charles Rasp Motor Inn
HARRIS ST
MAP
51
CREEDON ST
No Accommodation
b11
STOCK YARDS
PG
C
REGENERATION RESERVE
REF
Albert Kersten Mining and
Minerals Museum
E
MAP
1
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
No ATTRACTIONs
MAP A - CITY MAP (NORTH)
W
X
N
Y
BROKEN HILL
GOLF & COUNTRY
CLUB
3
15
1
16
2
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