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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!

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Gazing at the Broken Hill sky at dusk

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.
 Broken Hill Trades Hall

Arts & Culture

Broken Hill Trades Hall

The Trades Hall has a fascinating exhibition displaying the union history of Broken Hill.
 Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre

Attractions

Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre

In partnership with Broken Hill City Council, the YMCA-managed Broken Hill Aquatic Centre provides high-quality aquatic and recreation facilities and programs.
 Mesh sculpture of a western barred bandicoot at Talpero lookout, Sturt National Park. Photo: Jo

Attractions

Talpero lookout

Picnic at Talpero lookout and learn about our unique desert ecology, local Aboriginal culture, and the history of pastoralism in Sturt National Park.
 Silverton Pub

Accommodation

The Original Silverton Hotel

Enjoy your Outback adventure in comfort at the Silverton Hotel.
 Milparinka Heritage Precinct

Arts & Culture

Milparinka Heritage Town Police Barracks Centre

Alongside the Milparinka Courthouse is the former police station, barracks and early courtroom.
 Louth Post Office

History & Heritage

Louth Post Office

The establishment of a post office was requested in a petition to the Postmaster-General on 31st December, 1860.

Eat & Drink

Sky Dome Cafe

This is Outback Astronomy's cafe located on the outskirts of Broken Hill. Enjoy lovely views of the outback when dining outdoors.
 BHD

Eat & Drink

Broken Hill Distillery

In an unassuming building in the most unlikely of locations, lies the beating heart of this outback town. Broken Hill Distillery welcomes visitors and locals.
 Duke of Cornwall Park

Attractions

Duke of Cornwall Park

The Duke of Cornwall Park includes a play area for kids, picnic tables, free gas barbecue as well as a basketball and tennis court.
 White cypress trees in the western plains desert landscape along Western Ridge walking track

Attractions

Western Ridge Walk

Also known as Sunset Ridge trail, it’s a spectacular hike if you’re into rugged scenery and enjoy a challenging walk.
 Children sitting on the Big Bench located at the Line of Lode Memorial in Broken Hill

History & Heritage

Big Bench

Located on the top of the Line of Lode Miners Memorial, The Big Bench is two and half times the size of a regular bench.

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