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Broken Hill

New South Wales, Australia

Broken Hill is a town in rural NSW, Australia. It is closer to Adelaide than Sydney, and is actually on SA time zone. For a long way around here there is just red dirt. The town however has a lot to offer. It was built on the mining trade and still is very much a mining town today.

Broken Hill was the scene of the only enemy attack on Australia soil - in 1915 during WWI.

Nearby is Silverton, just 24 km's away, a famous outback town which has been the setting of many TV shows and movies.

Things to do and places to see

Mario's Place - eccentric hotel
Visit the Geo Centre and see the Silver Tree artwork
Broken Hill RSL Hall of Fame Museum
Oasis Desert Lavender
Go to some of the many art galleries.
Drive out to the Living Desert Sculpture Park, a collection of sandstone scultures on tpo of a hill with great views of the outback. You need to get a key for the gate from the visitor centre or drive to another entry point and walk up yourself. It is a 20 minute walk.
visit Silverton
Mundi Mundi Lookout.
Check out the old Afgan Mosque.
Walk down old fashioned Patton St, south of Broken Hill. The highlight is a visit to Bells Milk Bar and Museum. There is also Sunday Markets here.
play two-up?

Living Desert Sculpture Park

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All New South Wales towns