About Broken Hill

G'day...
Welcome to Broken Hill and inspirational outback. The vibrant earthy colours and magical light of this landscape have drawn film-
makers and artists here to capture its special quality. It packs a powerful emotional punch, this dark red soil contrasting with 
clear blue skies where the wedge-tailed eagle soars, appealing to something deep in our human souls. There's definitely a 
spiritual element in this country, as our Aboriginal ancestors knew. And at sunset, when the wide horizon glows red and orange, 
we are each lost for words. The distances are huge and the big red kangaroos can cover 200 kilometers in a night chasing a 
thunderstorm. And yet there's a smaller scale - the petals of a Sturt's desert pea, the eyes of a lizard, ancient rock etchings.

The city of Broken Hill is its own graphic testimony to the struggles of the mining pioneers. The 'tower mullocks' and headframes 
silhouetted at sunset tell the story of a treasure beyond the wildest dreams, a treasure that filled the coffers of a young nation.
The explorers were on their way to the inland sea in the1840s and the graziers were already here. The Darling River was home to 
the paddle-steamers, and indigenous Australians looked on, as they had been here for thousands of years.

 What's the weather like? 
Warm to hot summer with temperatures climbing to 38C and over about 10 days a year. The average high for summer months is about 
32C. A mild winter, about 15-16C. Rainfall averages around 20mm a month. For more detailed information click here.

How do you get here? 
By road from Wentworth, Mildura, Sydney and Adelaide. Coach travel is available from Adelaide, Port Augusta and Mildura. By train from 
Sydney and Adelaide with Countrylink and Great Southern Railways (Indian Pacific or Laser/XPT Sydney-Dubbo-Broken Hill). By air from
 Sydney and Adelaide with rex. 
A 4WD is suggested for venturing into more remote areas.

Do you know what the time is? 
Broken Hill and Silverton operate on Central Standard Time. All other towns in our region operate on Eastern Standard time.

 Where to stay and where to eat? 
Accommodation in the region is as diverse as the countryside. Try a 'tinny' home. These are classic 'miners cottages' some made of 
local stone, some of corrugated iron. A friendly bed and breakfast,  or go bush style in a cabin. Try a caravan park, guesthouse, station 
property or take your choice of motels, hotels, classy 19th century luxury , executive suites and backpacker bunks. The choice is yours. 
However, remember if you wish a particular type of accommodation, Broken Hill can get very busy and booking your accommodation 
prior to arrival is a great idea. Check our website for details.

Did you say food? 
There are lots of cafes on the main street (Argent Street) and the Clubs are worth a visit and offer great value meals. Try a corner pub or
 a restaurant. A detailed listing is available at the Visitor Information Centre. Or check our website for details.

Some of our natural and man made wonders: 

• Miraculous sunrises and sunsets
• Mobs of red kangaroos
• Opal, silver and crystals
• Tapestry of wildflowers
• Local larrikins and filmstars
• Ancient meeting places
• Ghost town
• River towns
• Grand heritage buildings
• Sculptures and the Living Desert incl. flora/fauna reserve
• and much more...