Visit

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

Peery Lake at dawn

Attractions

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.
Gorge Loop Road, Sturt National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Attractions

Gorge Loop Road Drive

As one of the largest national parks in NSW, Sturt National Park can seem so vast as to be almost impenetrable.
thom, dick and harry's

Attractions

thom, dick and harry's

thom, dick & harry's serves up a great coffee and provides you with a truly unique shopping experience!
Chief pilot, Hugh, with our Cessna 172

Attractions

H & A Air

H&A Air is an outback aviation provider based out of Broken Hill, run by husband and wife team, Hugh and Aliza Lord.
Peery Lake picnic tables and barbecue. Photo: Dinitee Haskard OEH

Attractions

Peery Lake picnic area

A peaceful spot to unwind on your outback adventure, cook up a barbecue and stretch your feet at Peery Lake picnic area.
Stephen's Creek Reservoir

Attractions

Stephen's Creek Reservoir

Stephen's Creek Weir is located 17 kilometres from Broken Hill on the Barrier Highway.
Outback Astronomy

Arts & Culture

Outback Astronomy

You will never forget seeing an outback sky at night. Head to Outback Astronomy, a dark-sky location just a 10-minute drive outside Broken Hill.
Sundown Nature Trail

Attractions

Sundown Nature Trail

The 'Sundown Nature Trail' is situated in the rocky Sundown Hills, on the northern edge of the Broken Hill Common.
car hire Broken Hill airport

Attractions

SIXT Car Rental - Broken Hill Airport

Hire a car with SIXT Car Rental experience everything NSW has to offer, from beautiful golden beaches to the breathtaking sights of the Outback.
Milparinka Heritage Precinct

Attractions

Milparinka Heritage Precinct/Milparinka Courthouse

The Milparinka Heritage Precinct is a must-visit destination providing a valuable insight into the region's heritage.
Jump-Up walking track

Attractions

Jump-Up walking track

Take a walk among the Jump-Up landscape of Sturt National Park; striking flat-topped mesas that are the remains of an ancient mountain range. As you
Fort Grey

Attractions

Milparinka Day Trip to Cameron Corner

From Milparinka head west along Hawker Gate Road to the Waka Road, then west again toward Cameron Corner.
Curated Experiences

Itineraries

Spend a Day in the Silver City

Looking for a taste of what Broken Hill has to offer? This quick itinerary will familiarise you with…
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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