5 Days – Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June 2027
Accommodation: Broken Hill, Peterborough
This tour travels from South Australia’s Mid North into the remote far-western region of New South Wales. The route traces Australia’s industrial and railway heritage, passing through historic hubs like Terowie and Peterborough, which once served as vital transport arteries. The journey centers on the Outback, a region defined by it’s arid plains, early mining history, and distinct landscapes.
The Primary destination is Broken Hill and the nearby town of Silverton. Historically driven by a booming silver mining industry, this isolated area has evolved into a notable cultural and cinematic focal point. The flat terrain of the Mundi Mundi Plains has served as the backdrop for numerous films, most notably Mad Max 2, which left a significant cultural footprint on the local community. The area is also recognized for it’s desert art scene, featuring large-scale works such as the Living Desert Sculptures and Ando’s Big Picture.
In contrast to the surrounding dry environment, the region also encompasses the Menindee Lakes, a water system providing a habitat for local wildlife. Returning south, the route highlights the legacy of South Australia’s miners in Kapunda and the agricultural history of the area, Collectively, the tour provides a comprehensive cross-section of Outback geography, early Australian infrastructure, and regional culture.
Highlights of the tour:
- «Relax and unwind as we make our way to Broken Hill. Stretch your legs and enjoy morning tea at Tarlee.
- «After a brief visit to Burra stop at Hallett for a light picnic lunch.
- «Continue travelling through to Terowie, once SA’s busiest railway town. We will have time to wander and admire the 1880’s buildings. See where General McArthur made his famous “I shall return” speech.
- «Start your second with visiting the Royal Flying Doctor. Take part in a guided tour where you will find out what happens behind the scenes at the RFDS. A truly inspirational experience.
- «We will make our way to Silverton, a once booming silver mining town, with nearby Mundi Mundi Plains, the filming location for so many films.
- «A light lunch will be provided at the iconic Silverton Hotel. Read the many comical and amusing signs in and around the hotel.
- «Make your way to the only Australian museum dedicated to Mad Max 2. View the amazing collection of photographs, life sized characters in full costumes, but also discover what impact Mad Max 2 had on the region. The museum also has a souvenir shop for all those fans that would like to take memorabilia home with them.
- «Visit the Silver City Mint & Arts Centre. Opened for the first time to the public in 2001, Ando’s Big Picture quickly became Broken Hill’s number one attraction. If you have never been, then prepare yourself to walk through the world’s largest acrylic painting on canvas by a single artist.
- «Stop and visit the Outback Sunset Sculpture Symposium. A chance to experience the outback and the natural scenery of the Living Desert Sculptures with champagne and orange juice as the sun goes down.
- «Tour the town of Broken Hill with a local tour guide on board. See places like Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial, Afghan Mosque, the Picnic Train ambush site and the Palace Hotel (seen in the 1994 classic movie Priscilla, Queen of the Desert). At the end of the tour we will stop at “Bell’s Milk Bar” where you may wish to indulge in an old fashion milkshake served in the old traditional metal containers.
- «Drive to Menindee Lakes “a photographer’s paradise” with it’s stunning natural landscape and it’s abundant wildlife. We will have time to stretch our legs and absorb it’s beauty.
- «Visit the Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum. The museum complex houses the Silverton Tramway Company locomotives and memorabilia.
- «Head to Peterborough, once a thriving Railway Town and home of Steamtown and the Statue of Bob The Railway Dog.
- «Make our way back to Adelaide stopping for the Colin Thiele guided tour at Eudunda, a visit to the Colin Thiele Park, dedicated to one of SA’s famous writers and also see the beautiful painted silos.
- «Enjoy a two course local cooked lunch provided by the local Saints Football Club and entry to the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery.
- «As we continue on our journey back home we make a stop at the Map Kernow Statue at Kapunda, a tribute to the miners of the area and take in a few of the towns murals.
- «Enjoy a two course local cooked lunch at the Vine Inn, Nuriootpa.
- «Arrive at Mawson Lakes, ready to be taken home where you can settle back and reminisce about all the fun filled days you enjoyed while on the tour.
Inclusions
- « Morning tea provided on Day 1
- « Fully cooked or continental breakfast on Day 2, 3, 4, and 5
- « Lunch provided on Day 1, 2 and 5
- « Enjoy a two course dinner on Day 1, 2, 3, and 4
- « Entrance to Museums/attractions listed
- « Fully escorted with a tour host
- « Deluxe coach travel