A 3-day itinerary of the best art, history and nature in Broken Hill

Morning 

Start your day with a waffle and milkshake at 1950s-style Bells Milk Bar. With over 50 flavours to choose from, they have all the classic milkshakes plus inspired options like peppermint eclair, cherry ripe, coconut rough and ginger chocolate.

Jump in the car and drive 30 minutes to join a guided underground tour through a former silver mine at Historic Daydream Mine. Get an insight into the harsh realities of mining a century ago as you navigate through its tunnels, hearing the stories of miners as young as eight.

Your next destination is Silverton, just a 20-minute drive away. Famous for its role in silver mining history and on the silver screen, you’ll recognise this historic town as the backdrop of many iconic Australian films. Surrounded by the Mundi Mundi Plains, where iconic scenes from Mad Max 2 were filmed, Silverton is home to the Mad Max 2 Museum. Stop by to see props, photographs and two interceptors from the film while learning about the movie’s impact on Silverton.

Afternoon

Enjoy lunch at The Original Silverton Hotel, where you can see a display of photographs from movies shot in the area – many of which feature the pub – including Razorback, Mission Impossible II, Mad Max 2 and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Keep an eye out for friendly donkeys that frequent the area.

Tour the town during a one-hour camel ride with Silverton Outback Camels. Take in the scenery and sights, before visiting the town’s many art galleries. Look for the murals, colourful bicycle facade and painted VW Beetle outside the John Dynon Gallery, where the artist himself can often be found working. Pick up works from local artists at Justin Cowz Art Gallery and Silverton Photography Gallery and Gardens. 

Silverton Outback Camels, Silverton

Evening 

Sunset is the perfect time to stand among The Living Desert and Sculptures, one of the most photographed sites in Broken Hill. Created by 12 international artists in 1993, these magnificent sandstone sculptures stand proudly on a hilltop with an incredible backdrop of the endless expanse of the desert beyond. Stop by on your way back to Broken Hill.

Enjoy a bistro dinner back at your hotel before seeing the stars during a tour of the night sky with Outback Astronomy. Unimpeded by light pollution, make the most of this dark-sky location with a range of sky shows throughout the year tailored to the moon phase and season. In warm weather, see constellations like Orion and Taurus with your own eyes. In winter, experience the brightest stretch of the Milky Way.