A day out in Broken Hill
Broken Hill is in New South Wales. Hopalong knows 4 things to do and 4 places to eat here, plus day trips to Silverton. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Broken Hill
Living Desert Sculptures at sunset
A$6 · Sculptures · about 90 min
Sandstone sculptures on a hilltop. Car entry fee.
Line of Lode Miners Memorial
Free · Line of Lode · about 60 min
Views over the mine and the city.
Pro Hart Gallery
A$10 · City · about 60 min
Works by the famous outback artist.
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Free · City · about 60 min
Australia's oldest regional gallery.
Free things to do in Broken Hill
- Line of Lode Miners Memorial (Line of Lode): Views over the mine and the city.
- Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (City): Australia's oldest regional gallery.
Where to eat
- Lunch on Argent Street (City, around A$22): Cafés in the heritage main street.
- Pub dinner on Argent Street (City, around A$35): Classic outback pubs.
- Bells Milk Bar and Museum (City, around A$10): A 1950s milk bar with old-style milkshakes and a little museum.
- Palace Hotel (City, around A$30): The pub of Priscilla fame, with murals covering the walls.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Line of Lode Miners Memorial · step-free
- Pro Hart Gallery · step-free
- Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery · step-free
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Broken Hill
Silverton
- Silverton ghost town (Free): Film-set ghost town with galleries and the Mad Max museum (fee).
Typical weather in Broken Hill
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 33°C | 3 |
| April | 12°C | 24°C | 4 |
| July | 5°C | 15°C | 4 |
| October | 12°C | 24°C | 4 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.