Broken Hill
Days:
9 Days
Activity:
3. Active Moderate
Transport:
Drive
$3,995.00
Tour description
Experience the very best of Outback New South Wales on this fascinating nine day journey through iconic mining towns, spectacular desert landscapes and historic river communities. Travel from the Blue Mountains through Dubbo, Cobar and Wilcannia before arriving in the legendary city of Broken Hill, Australia’s first heritage listed city. Discover its rich mining history, vibrant arts scene and colourful characters while exploring renowned galleries, museums and historic landmarks.
Visit the famous silver mining town of Silverton, admire the breathtaking Living Desert Sculptures at sunset and travel to the tranquil Menindee Lakes. Learn about the remarkable work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, experience the beauty of the Darling River and stand at the meeting of Australia’s two great rivers at Wentworth. Continue to Mildura to enjoy a guided town tour and relaxing paddle steamer cruise along the Murray River before returning through Hay and Wagga Wagga.
Along the way discover Dubbo’s Western Plains Cultural Centre, explore the fascinating Cobar Mining Heritage Centre, enjoy the Australian Shearers Hall of Fame in Hay and admire regional gardens, museums and country towns. Comfortable accommodation, quality dining, expert local guides and thoughtfully paced sightseeing make this all inclusive holiday a wonderful way to experience the history, landscapes and warm hospitality of Australia’s unforgettable outback.
Tour Highlights
• Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah
• Dubbo heritage touring and Western Plains Cultural Centre
• Cobar Mining Heritage Park and Museum
• Historic Wilcannia
• Guided tour of Broken Hill
• Silver City Tours experience
• Pro Hart Gallery
• Silverton Old Gaol Museum and Silverton Hotel
• Living Desert Sculptures at sunset
• Menindee Lakes
• Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre
• Darling River touring
• Wentworth and the Murray Darling River Junction
• Guided Mildura town tour
• Murray River paddle steamer cruise
• Australian Shearers Hall of Fame, Hay
• Wagga Wagga sightseeing and Botanic Gardens
• Comfortable accommodation throughout
Itinerary
Depart Sydney and travel west across the spectacular Blue Mountains, pausing at the beautiful Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah for time to stretch your legs and enjoy the cool mountain air. Continue through Bathurst, Australia’s oldest inland settlement, where there is time to enjoy lunch before travelling to Dubbo. This afternoon enjoy a relaxing stroll through the picturesque Cook Park, renowned for its colourful gardens and historic features. Arrive in Dubbo late afternoon and settle into your accommodation before enjoying a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Cattlemans Country Motor Inn, Dubbo
After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Taronga Western Plains Zoo, one of Australia’s premier open range zoos. Discover fascinating wildlife from across the globe while travelling through expansive natural habitats designed to replicate each animal’s environment. Enjoy a picnic lunch before taking a guided tour of Dubbo, learning about the city’s history, heritage buildings and role as one of regional New South Wales’ major centres. Later visit the Western Plains Cultural Centre, showcasing impressive regional art collections and local history, before returning to the hotel for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cattlemans Country Motor Inn, Dubbo
Travel through the heart of Outback New South Wales as you journey via Narromine and Trangie before stopping in Nyngan for morning tea. Continue to Cobar, one of Australia’s great mining towns, where you’ll visit the Cobar Museum and Mining Heritage Park to learn about the region’s rich copper mining history. After lunch continue across the vast Barrier Highway, pausing in historic Wilcannia before arriving in the iconic outback city of Broken Hill, Australia’s first heritage listed city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: ibis Styles Broken Hill
Today is dedicated to discovering the remarkable history, art and landscapes that have made Broken Hill world famous. Join a guided town tour to uncover the city’s fascinating mining heritage before visiting the Whites Mineral Art and Mining Museum. Enjoy free time for lunch before exploring the famous Pro Hart Gallery, showcasing the work of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. This afternoon travel to the historic silver mining settlement of Silverton to visit the Old Gaol Museum and iconic Silverton Hotel before taking in breathtaking panoramic views across the endless outback from Mundi Mundi Lookout.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: ibis Styles Broken Hill
This morning travel to the spectacular Menindee Lakes, one of Australia’s largest freshwater lake systems, enjoying the ever changing outback scenery along the way. Return to Broken Hill for free time to explore the city’s cafés and galleries before visiting the Line of Lode Miners Memorial overlooking the city. Continue to the Silver City Mint and Art Centre before ending the day at the remarkable Living Desert Sculptures. Watch the sandstone sculptures glow in the changing colours of the outback sunset while enjoying nibbles and refreshments in an unforgettable setting.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: ibis Styles Broken Hill
Visit the historic Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre to discover the extraordinary work of this iconic Australian organisation serving remote communities. Enjoy lunch before travelling south through classic outback landscapes to Wentworth, where the Darling and Murray Rivers meet. Arrive late afternoon and settle into your accommodation before dinner overlooking the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wentworth Grande Resort
Begin the day at Junction Park, where Australia’s two great rivers converge. Continue into neighbouring Victoria to explore Mildura, beginning with a guided town tour highlighting the city’s history and beautiful riverfront. Enjoy free time for lunch before boarding an authentic paddle steamer for a leisurely cruise along the mighty Murray River, taking in the peaceful scenery and fascinating stories of this iconic waterway. Return to Wentworth for your final evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Wentworth Grande Resort
Travel east through Hay, famous for its wool industry and rich pastoral heritage. Visit the Shear Outback Australian Shearers Hall of Fame, where you’ll gain an insight into Australia’s shearing traditions and enjoy an entertaining shearing demonstration. Continue through Narrandera, pausing to admire the striking Tiger Moth Memorial, before arriving in Wagga Wagga for your overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mercure Wagga Wagga
Enjoy a relaxed morning exploring Wagga Wagga, visiting the beautiful Botanic Gardens before travelling through the Riverina and Southern Highlands. Stop in the charming township of Jugiong for lunch beside the Murrumbidgee River before continuing via Goulburn and the Southern Tablelands, arriving back in Sydney after an unforgettable journey through the history, landscapes and communities of Outback New South Wales.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activity Levels
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1. Easy
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2. Moderate
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3. Active Moderate
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4. Adventurous
Testimonials
Blessed with marvelous weather, all enjoyed the tour tremendously. I’d like to thank Sean, he was well liked by all, drove carefully and chatted happily. He had interesting facts to share. Love to have him as our driver again in the future.
Regards, Alison
Dear Sir, madam I have just returned from a tour to Tamworth, Armadale and Port Macquarie with On Course Tours. The reason I write to you is to tell you how exceptional your driver Hans is. He looked after us so well and really enhanced our adventure – which was great. The accommodation, many wonderful excursions, meals etc all very good, but please give Hans a gold star for how good he was. I hope we will have the opportunity to travel with him another time.
