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!

Sustainable Travel

Travel Along a Smarter Path

The outback is a pristine, untouched place filled with countless natural wonders. The landscapes here have remained this way for millennia, we aim to protect and preserve them for future generations. Sustainable tourism is vital to keeping the outback the incredible wonder that it is, and these businesses are working hard to make that future a reality.

What to See & Do

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.
Middle Road drive

Attractions

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
Shindy's Inn artifacts

Arts & Culture

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
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
Wontanella tour group

Outback Adventure

Wontanella

Aboriginal owned on country tourism enterprise on Barkindji country in Menindee Far West NSW This tour looks at Barkindji occupation, cultural heritage, sustainability, medicinal and
Sulphde Street Railway Museum

Arts & Culture

Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum

This is actually more than four museums for the price of one: the Broken Hill Migrant Museum, the Hospital Museum, the Ron Carter Transport Pavilion
Albert Hotel, Milparinka

Accommodation

Albert Hotel

Built in 1882, the Albert Hotel was the first to be licensed in Milparinka and just one of four hotels in the historic township at
Tri State Safaris

Outback Adventure

Tri State Safaris

Tri State Safaris has been operating award-winning, eco-friendly, small group Outback 4WD tours for over 20 years. With six gold and three silver trophies at
PS Providence, Kinchega National Park. Photo: NSW Government

History & Heritage

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
Warrego Floodplain walking track, Toorale National Park

Attractions

Warrego Floodplain walking track

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

Accommodation

Maison de Chocolate

Maison de Chocolate is a beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom, contemporary executive house in designer hues of chocolate and caramel with red accents.
Curated Experiences

Suggested 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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