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The Living Desert & Sculptures

The Living Desert is Broken Hill City Council’s contribution to the environment, for the protection of native flora and fauna and for the better management of our ecosystem and sustainability.

Explore

White Cliffs

Venture underground in this quirky little town built into rocky cliffs and fossick through opal fields to find your very own treasure.

Plan

Getting Here

Travel distances between outback townships can be long and the road rugged. Doing some homework on your route options can make all the difference!

Attractions

Make Your New Favourite Memories

With so much on offer in Broken Hill and the Outback, you’re bound to make some unforgettable new memories. From glitzy drag shows to stunning outback sunsets, there’s something for everyone to be found in the outback.

Take a look at some of the best things to do in the region below, and find inspiration for your next visit!

Attractions

What to See and Do

post office

Attractions

Menindee Post Office

Come down to Menindee Post Office for all your postal and office needs. Located in the main street of Menindee. Open 5 days a week,
Wayne Williams Gallery

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Wayne Williams Gallery

Wayne John Williams hails from Broken Hill and has lived in this rural mining city all of this life.
Warrego Floodplain walking track, Toorale National Park

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Warrego Floodplain walking track

If you're heading to Gundabooka National Park, put on your walking shoes and explore Valley of the Eagles walk.
Wells walk

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Wells walk

Starting from Fort Grey campground, the unformed track takes you on a journey through interdune woodland communities and along the creek past the majestic river
Sturt's tree walk

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Sturt's tree walk

In 1844, Captain Charles Sturt led the Central Australia Expedition from the streets of Adelaide, then along the Murray and Darling rivers before heading where
Twin Lakes

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Twin Lakes

A rare sight in the middle of the outback - a beautiful park with a lake, big grassed areas and an adventure playground
Duke of Cornwall Park

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Duke of Cornwall Park

The Duke of Cornwall Park has two tennis courts for hire. Keys can be picked up at the Visitor Information Centre.
Mount Wood Summit walking track

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Mount Wood Summit walking track

Cone-shaped Mount Wood stands tall among the gibber plains of Sturt National Park, said to be one of the most inhospitable places in Australia. The
Servo 4/4/19

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Ivanhoe Servo and Caravan Park

Ivanhoe Servo, Caravan Park and Palace Inn is the towns one stop for all your essentials. Located in Columbus Street opposite the Ivanhoe Hotel.
Middle Road drive

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Middle Road drive

Most people start the drive at Olive Downs Homestead, which dates back to the 1880s and was once the social hub of the area. There
Riddiford Arboretum

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Riddiford Arboretum

The Riddiford Arboretum features trees and shrubs of the region and is located opposite the Centro shopping centre. It was set up in 1988.
Peery Lake at dawn

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Peery Lake

If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to unwind on your outback adventure, cook up a barbecue and stretch your feet at Peery Lake.
Curated Experiences

Itineraries

The Living Desert Sculptures. Photo Credit: Destination NSW

24 Hours in Broken Hill

If you only have one day to spend in Broken Hill, don't worry! With this guide, you'll be able to…
Red Earth Opal Mine. Photo Credit: Destination NSW

National Treasures

Gain a deeper understanding of thousands of years of indigenous history, take in some of the most…
River Lady Tours on the Darling River. Photo Credit: Destination NSW

Down the Darling

Be sure to pack your camera on this one! Surreal landscapes and an abundance of history awaits on…

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