History & Heritage

Afghan Mosque

Afghan Mosque

The mosque is situated on the site of the former 'camel camp' where Afghan and Indian camel drivers loaded and unloaded their camel teams, from
Heritage Walk Tour in front of the Trades Hall

Broken Hill Heritage Walk Tour

To get a sense of why Broken Hill was named Australia’s first heritage city, slow down and take a stroll around town with an expert.
Broken Hill Trades Hall

Broken Hill Trades Hall

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

Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre

The friendly staff at the Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre will handle your bookings for local tours and provide you with all the necessary information
Cameron Corner marker

Cameron Corner

At the extreme far north west of New South Wales, bound by the Queensland border and the South Australian border.
Courthouse Museum, Sturt National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Courthouse Museum

Step back in time and imagine what life must have been like for those who lived and worked on sheep stations in the early 1900s.
Depot Glen, Pooles Grave and Sturts Cairn

Depot Glen, Pooles Grave and Sturts Cairn

Head to Sturt National Park on your journey into the Australian outback. Camp for a few days to really explore the landscape and historic heritage
Synagogue of the Outback Museum

Broken Hill Synagogue Museum

The Broken Hill Synagogue is a heritage-listed former synagogue and a museum.
Dunlop Station

Historic Dunlop Station

The property, “Dunlop”, is the 881-hectare (2177 acres) homestead block of the former eponymous station.
Aerial of visitors walking into Kinchega Woolshed. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE

Kinchega Woolshed

No visit to Kinchega National Park is complete without exploring the beautiful, old buildings of Kinchega Station.
Line of Lode Lookout and Miners Memorial

Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial

Line of Lode Miner's Memorial and restaurant is a dramatic, iconic new structure on the edge of the mullock heap that dissects Broken Hill.
Louth Post Office

Louth Post Office

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

Mary Mathews Monument

Louth is the site of an amazing and emotive structure known as 'The Celtic Cross'.
Milparinka Courthouse

Milparinka Courthouse Interpretive Centre

Designed by Colonial architect James Barnet , the Milparinka Courthouse is a classic example of the fine design and construction of the day.
Milparinka Heritage Precinct

Milparinka Heritage Precinct/Milparinka Courthouse

The Milparinka Heritage Precinct is a must-visit destination providing a valuable insight into the region's heritage.
Walking trail

Milparinka Heritage Trail

A walk around the outback township of Milparinka reveals many of its secrets.
Mutwaintji Visitor Centre. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Mutawintji Visitor Centre

Mutawintji Visitor Centre in Mutawintji National Park is unstaffed but provides a general introduction to the park and limited facilities for visitors.
Old Coach Road drive, Mutawintji National Park

Old Coach Road Drive

The short drive takes in the ruins of the Rockholes Hotel that was built to accommodate passing trade between the two towns, as well as
Old Kinchega Homestead, Kinchega National Park. Photo: J Spencer/OEH.

Old Kinchega Homestead

Tour the historic ruins of the Old Kinchega Homestead to discover the harsh and fascinating history of life on an outback sheep station. Built on
Outdoor Pastoral Museum, Sturt National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Outdoor Pastoral Museum

Part of the historic Mount Wood homestead complex, a visit to the Outdoor Pastoral Museum will give insight into the life of Australian outback workers.
PS Providence, Kinchega National Park. Photo: NSW Government

PS Providence historic site

You might wonder what the lace monitors and bearded dragons make of it, but the rusty hunk of metal on the banks of the Darling
Royal Flying Doctor Service

Royal Flying Doctor Outback Heritage Experience - Broken Hill

Go behind the scenes and discover what it takes to save lives in the outback at the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Heritage Experience.
Shindy's Inn artifacts

Shindy's Inn

Shindy's Inn is a unique Australian hotel in Louth NSW, situated on the banks of the Darling River. In the great tradition of Australian Outback
Petah and Duncan with camels Yatungka & Harold in the beautiful setting of Historic Silverton

Silverton Outback Camels

Silverton Outback Camels is a family-run camel farm offering camel rides ranging from 10 minutes to overnight camping treks.
Rotunda

Sturt Park Reserve and Titanic Memorial

Sturt Park was first gazetted as the Central Reserve in 1895 and was officially known as Sturt Park from 1944, to commemorate the centenary.
Tilpa Hotel

Tilpa Hotel

Established in 1894, Tilpa Hotel is considered one of the last remaining true bush pubs in Australia.
Children sitting on the Big Bench located at the Line of Lode Memorial in Broken Hill

Big Bench

Located on the top of the Line of Lode Miners Memorial in Broken Hill, one of the world’s largest bodies of ore, containing the silver,
White Cliffs

Central Darling Heritage Trail App

The Central Darling Shire contains a significant collection of beautiful heritage buildings, friendly locals, and stunning natural surrounds.
Day Dream Mine, Broken Hill

Historic Daydream Mine

Historic Daydream Mine was founded in 1881, before the beginning of the Broken Hill Mining Company (BHP).
Milparinka Heritage Precinct

Milparinka Historic Town

In recent years Milparinka has been transformed into an award-winning Heritage Town with more than twenty attractions and a Visitor Information Centre.
Sturts Steps Touring Route

Sturts Steps Touring Route

The Sturt’s Steps Touring Route follows the route taken by 19th-century explorer Charles Sturt when his Inland Expedition came into NSW Corner Country in 1845.

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