Go West Girls Road Trip part 1 Broken Hill
G’Day & Welcome to my tasting plate Road Trip to Broken Hill, Mildura & Griffith
Part 1 Broken Hill.
Why ? Friends & family did ask , actually it was spur of the moment as we were going for a east coast beach break, however the devastating rains put our plans out, so Blue Skies, friendly folks was what we were wanting……..So Go West Gals , a bucket list destination! Broken Hill IT WAS !!!!
Looking out west with a nod to Priscilla Queen of the Desert Movie at Mundi Mundi Lookout
We begin by acknowledging the Tubbagah, Wangaaypuwan, Wongaibon, & Wilyakali people . Traditional custodians of the land we travelled & pay respects to their elders, past, present & emerging.
Our Road Trip to Broken Hill approx 1200 km we decided to do in 2 days. Our route was from The Central Coast north west thru Upper Hunter, Denman , Dubedoo, Dubbo, Nyngan, Cobar then Broken Hill.
We decided to travel as far as we could with light , road safety, determining our far we could get the first day .
We had a rest stop in Denman definitely worth the 1 km detour then drove through picturesque scenery of rolling hills, valleys towards Dubbo where we decided to stay the night.
Leaving Dubbo bright & early we knew we had a big day of driving. Breakfast in the town of Nyngan, making sure we filled up with fuel, checking tyres & water .
NO ONE TOLD US ABOUT THE GOATS 🐐!!!!
OMG. You must keep your wits about you , the scenery is gorgeous but keep eyes peeled for the wildlife goats, kangaroos, emus & even wild dogs.
Lunch & rest stop in Cobar if we had the time we would have stayed overnight. The town is a true Australian outback town, a fabulous park with the best public toilets ever.no kidding !!
Our last push into Broken Hill through the town of Wilcannia worth a quick stop for photo but don’t rely on getting fuel there.
Arriving in Broken Hill at approx 3.30 pm. Staying at the Ibis Styles right on Argent Street & only a few blocks from the heart ❤️ of town.
Very impressed with welcome & spacious clean rooms plus a pool for those hot days.
Typical Aussie Pub
Town signs along the way welcoming to towns
Cobar worth a visit maybe even a night stop if time permits.
Make sure you stop, also fill up with fuel.
Wilcannia bridge
Our Room in Broken Hill
BROKEN HILL MUST DO
SILVERTON TOWN
No trip to Broken Hill should leave without visiting Silverton.
The first town established, in its heyday Silverton had 10 pubs, 3 breweries , banks, gaol when Silver was discovered in the area with 3000 people populated the area.
Now the town boast 150 people who live there.
We had a fabulous sunset Camel 🐪 ride in Silverton With Silverton Outback Camels 🐪 Petah & Duncan are fantastic hosts with care for their animals & superior knowledge of the history of their town .
Mad Max 2 museum is in town open from 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday
Silverton Gaol good tour with history, information worth a visit open daily from 0930-4pm
ICONIC SILVERTON PUB plus the special greeters of the towns Donkeys who drop by in the afternoon for a carrot 🥕 snack enjoy while you have a beer . Meals , Motel 🏨 accomodation available here but best to forward book .
Dont forget to drive that extra 5 kms from Silverton to the Mundi Mundi Lookout.
Drive back to Broken Hill going over the 39 dips Be Careful
Silverton Welcome Sign
Our Camel Ride with Echo coming along
Gaol restrooms
Mad Max Museum
Photo bomber at the Silverton Pub
A Full Day in Broken Hill.
If you know Priscilla the Movie 🎥 you must visit the Palace Hotel. Also the fabulous murals on the walls & ceilings. Worth a drink to take it all in.
Take a drive to South Broken Hill to visit Bells Milkbar. A classic 1950’s Milkbar with light meals, coffee and of course Milkshakes served in stainless steel bright coloured flasks
This area of town has a few fantastic vintage shops too so stay a little longer.
Coming back into town drive up to the Miners Memorial a beautiful tribute to the Miners who have lost their lives .Sadly there is space for future tributes.
Open daily from 8am
The centre of town.Worth spending some time going for a walk great coffee shops, plus the pubs
Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Hotel.
Accomodation availability older style pub with various room options .karaoke 🎤 some nights. Check out the murals in the hotel
Bells Milk bar South Broken Hill definitely worth a visit to go back to the 1950’s
Having fun in the recreated rooms including kitchen, lounge room
Miners Memorial
The beautiful Miners Memorial
Finish your afternoon with a 12 km Drive to the Living Desert Sculpture Park. Entry fee required but totally worth it. Packed at sunset maybe take a picnic to be totally immersed in this breathtaking scenery. We went before the crowds & took some great pictures without people in them
Living Desert State Park With this scenery it’s easy to take fantastic photos.
There are many more attractions to visit The Flying Doctors need to book this
Visit a mine .
Must visit the Pro Hart gallery & sculpture park .We had a lovely visit even meeting Raylene Hart (Pro’s wife ) & heard her incredible story which she is writing about.
We only stayed 2 nights 3 days in Broken Hill but realistically you could spend a couple more days here.
Get to know the proud people who call Broken Hill their home. The people , their stories, hospitable nature was our favourite part of our stay . We wish to thank them all.
Part 2 Broken Hill south to Mildura .
HOOROO for now
We stayed & paid ourselves . My recommendations are based on my personal experience no fee was given to me from any of the establishments I’ve mentioned.
Please feel free to comment or leave your suggestions. I welcome valuable insights, other’s perspective.
IBIS STYLES BROKEN HILL
120 Argent street Broken Hill res@ibisstylesbrokenhill.com.au
SILVERTON OUTBACK CAMELS
silvertonoutbackcamels.com.au
PRO HART GALLERY
prohart.com.au
BELLS MILK BAR 160 Patton st Broken Hill
bellsmilkbar.com.au
LINE OF LODE MINERS MEMORIAL
Federation Way Broken Hill
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR OUTBACK HERITAGE EXPERIENCE
Bruce Langford Visitors centre Airport rd, Broken Hill
PALACE HOTEL 227 Argent street Broken Hill
palacehotelbrokenhill.com.au
S-QUE RESTAURANT @ Ibis Styles
08 8088 4044
SILVERTON HOTEL 12 Layard st Silverton
silvertonhotel.com.au
MAD MAX 2 MUSEUM 9 Stirling st Silverton
LIVING DESERT STATE PARK
Nine mile Creek Road Broken Hill