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
Re: Batemans Bay Hi Debbie, We have just returned from a 4-day trip to Bateman’s Bay with with Jimmy as our driver. I wanted to email to tell you how good he was. He was so friendly and pleasant, nothing was too much trouble, and his help / support of our older Ex-Servicemen and their wives was outstanding. He was also very interested in out stories which was lovely. I know we always get that level of service from OnCourse, and wanted you to know that it continued with Jimmy. He was so articulate on the microphone and always had some interesting bits of information about where we were or where we were near. The weather on our trip could have been better, but he did his best, moved things around, found places for us to stop in the rain, and always with a smile on his face and made the trip so enjoyable. His handling of the coach was also something we all commented on. Once again, another lovely trip away, and I wouldn’t hesitate to go on any trip Jimmy was involved in.
TH
Dear Debbie Just like to thank you again for the most enjoyable couple of days in the Southern Highlands earlier this month. Venues and meals were great. It was a very comfortable drive with John. He is very friendly and sociable, providing us with interesting information of the local areas along the way. We look forward to travelling with you again in the future.
