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Broken Hill
Broken Hill, also known as 'The Silver City', is the largest centre in Outback New South Wales. Located 1,160 km from Sydney, the city came into existence in 1885 after Charles Rasp recognised the mineral potential of the area two years earlier. Today the city sits on one of the world's largest known silver-lead-zinc lodes; a deposit which is 7 km long and over 220 metres wide. Over the years it has become the state's premier desert centre known for its outstanding Outback artists, rich indigenous culture, unique Living Desert Reserve with the amazing Sculpture Symposium, and its easy access to a rich diversity of desert landscapes.
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In 1844, the explorer Charles Sturt noted in dairy “Silver ore was later discovered on this broken hill in 1883 by a boundary rider named Charles Rasp” and it is this reference to a ‘broken hill’ that is attributed the origins of the towns name.
No visit to Broken Hill is complete without spending time in the city's excellent art galleries, walking down the main street and admiring the old hotels (one of which featured in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) and gracious public buildings, visiting the Thankakali Aboriginal Arts and Crafts Centre, travelling out to the semi-ghost town of Silverton (where so many Australian films are shot) and going on a conducted tour of the town's great mining complex and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. One of Broken Hill’s favorite sons is the artist Kevin ‘Pro’ Hart and many of his works can be viewed at the Pro Hart Gallery where his famous painted Rolls Royce is also located. Although Broken Hill is not located on the Darling River, it is the perfect side-trip of the Darling River Run or visa versa. If visiting Broken Hill, a short trip (less than 1 hour) to Menindee, will enable the visitor to experience the icon Darling River, Kinchega National Park, and the amazing Menindee Lakes. Broken Hill is ideally located and well serviced, Broken Hill offers the traveller a great base to explore the town and discover the Outback at its doorstep. |
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Broken Hillstrategic partners >> central darling - broken hill
Broken Hill is a thriving community on the edge of the NSW Outback. With a population of over 20,000 people it is the economic and cultural hub of Far Western NSW; A thriving mining and mineral industry and over 300,000 tourists per year. -
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Central Darling Shire encompasses an area of over 53,000 square kilometres, making it the largest Local Government Area in NSW. Conversely, population figures for the Shire are one of the lowest at 2000 residents dispersed throughout and surrounding the towns.
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Silver City Tours philosophy of sit back, relax and enjoy best sums up the most compelling reason for booking an organised tour.
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Silverton Tourismtourism association members >> central darling - broken hillRead more...
There is a very special magic about Silverton. It must be the most thriving and healthy looking ghost town in the world.
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White Cliffstourism association members >> central darling - broken hillRead more...
White Cliffs was the first to establish this country as the world's leading producer of the fiery stone known as Opal.
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Bells Milk Barbronze Members >> central darling - broken hill
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At Bells, not only will you experience on the oldest intact Milk Bars, but you will tatse amazing old fashioned drinks made in Broken Hill to Les Bell's famous 1950's recipe.Broken Hill First Nationalbronze Members >> central darling - broken hill
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