Broken Hill & Silverton Guidebook
Sightseeing
Memorial to the miners who have sadly lost their lives in accidents throughout the history of mining in Broken Hill. Situated on the top of the Line of Lode, there are views across Broken Hill and beyond. There is also a cafe adjacent.
9 locals recommend
Line of Lode Miners Memorial
Federation WayMemorial to the miners who have sadly lost their lives in accidents throughout the history of mining in Broken Hill. Situated on the top of the Line of Lode, there are views across Broken Hill and beyond. There is also a cafe adjacent.
Flora and fauna sanctuary and beautiful stone sculptures set in the desert. Particularly well worth visiting at sunset. Bring a camera!
11 locals recommend
The Living Desert and Sculptures
Nine Mile RoadFlora and fauna sanctuary and beautiful stone sculptures set in the desert. Particularly well worth visiting at sunset. Bring a camera!
Expansive views across the flat Mundi Mundi plains. Look for the curvature of the earth in the distance on a clear day.
9 locals recommend
Mundi Mundi Lookout
S Broken HillExpansive views across the flat Mundi Mundi plains. Look for the curvature of the earth in the distance on a clear day.
Historic Silverton is a former silver boom town and more recently a popular filming location for commercials and movies such as Mad Max. Mostly deserted, there are a handful of heritage buildings, including the Silverton Hotel, art galleries and museums.
7 locals recommend
Silverton
Historic Silverton is a former silver boom town and more recently a popular filming location for commercials and movies such as Mad Max. Mostly deserted, there are a handful of heritage buildings, including the Silverton Hotel, art galleries and museums.
Features collections of local, state and national artists. Permanent collection as well as touring exhibitions.
11 locals recommend
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
408 Argent StFeatures collections of local, state and national artists. Permanent collection as well as touring exhibitions.
Take a guided tour of a historic Broken Hill mine and learn about its past. Check their website or call in advance to confirm latest tour times.
Historic Daydream Mine
Silverton RoadTake a guided tour of a historic Broken Hill mine and learn about its past. Check their website or call in advance to confirm latest tour times.
Food scene
The iconic Palace Hotel was one of the key filming locations for the classic Australian film Priscilla Queen of the Desert
18 locals recommend
Palace Hotel
227 Argent StThe iconic Palace Hotel was one of the key filming locations for the classic Australian film Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Great cafe in the historic centre of Broken Hill for a meal or a coffee
6 locals recommend
Cafe Alfresco
397 Argent StGreat cafe in the historic centre of Broken Hill for a meal or a coffee
The Silly Goat
425 Argent StThe Broken Hill Pub
400 Argent StModernised traditional pub with excellent dining space