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White Cliffs Opal Field will bring
home to you the remoteness and
isolation of the early Australian
pioneers. Mining still continues
here but on a much smaller scale
than during the first 20 years after
opals were discovered in 1887.
Here in White Cliffs you will have
the opportunity to learn how this
unique community lives in their
underground houses. We'll go "fossicking"
in the 'Old Field' where over 50,000
holes have been dug since mining
began, and of course visit a local
opal show room or two.
Today Silverton has a population of
less than 50 and is home to some
very recognised artists. The
Silverton hotel is a major draw
card; a typical outback pub that has
been the focus of hundreds of movie
shoots, advertisements and travel
shows. Thus, Silverton is known as
the "Hollywood of the Outback".
Within the Silverton area there are
some incredible landscapes and none
quite as breathtaking as the
Mundi-Mundi Plains. You'll see all
this and more during your Silverton
tour.
Day 1:
Arrival in
Broken Hill
Depart Sydney at 6.20am on board the
Countrylink Explorer train. On
arrival into the Broken Hill Train
Station at 7.10pm you will of course
be met by your host, Broken Hill's
Outback Tours, and transferred to
your accommodation.
Day 2:
Around Broken Hill
A full day today, exploring Broken
Hill, the “Silver City”. Starting
with a visit to the School of the
Air followed by a city sights tour
and then on to Whites Mining and
Mineral Art Museum before lunch. In
the afternoon we go to the Pro Hart
gallery and the International
Sculpture Symposium. Dinner is at
JJ's Restaurant in the Legion Club.
Day 3:
Explore the City Centre
Your meals are provided today, but
you have a chance to relax and
explore the city centre at your own
pace. With many museums, art
galleries and historic features in
the heart of the town, your guide
will be able to give you details and
ideas of what to see and do in this
vibrant historic city.
Day 4:
Royal Flying DoctorService &
Photographic Exhibit
It's off to the Royal Flying Doctor
Service and the Photographic
Recollections Exhibit this morning
with lunch at MacGregor's Café at
the Line of Lode Miners Memorial.
After lunch we enjoy some time at
the Thankakali Aboriginal Art
Centre, if time permits we may visit
another gallery of local interest.
Dinner at JJ's Restaurant in the
Legion Club.
Day 5:
Menidee Lakes & Kinchega National
Park
The Menindee Lakes and the Kinchega
National Park are our destination
today. At Kinchega National Park we
take the scenic river drive along
the mighty Darling where native bird
and animal life abound among the
spectacular river red gums. Morning
tea at the historic Kinchega
Woolshed and a BBQ lunch today too.
The remainder of the day is spent
exploring the Menindee Lakes System
which has a water surface area seven
times greater than Sydney Harbour; a
real oasis and haven for wildlife.
Day 6:
Silverton
Heading off for a morning tour to
Silverton and the spectacular
Mundi-Mundi plains. Silverton is
renowned for it's art galleries and
ghost town appeal. Nick named the
“Hollywood of the Outback”, many
movies such as MAD MAX II and A Town
Like Alice have been filmed here.
Return to Broken Hill for lunch and
a free afternoon. Dinner is also
included today.
Day 7:
Outback Sheep Station
Leaving Broken Hill we travel north
to a working “outback” sheep
station. This family owned property
incorporates a privately imposed,
registered natural sanctuary for
fauna and flora as well as an
abundance of Aboriginal rock art.
Your guide will show you some
wonderful things, including wildlife
like big
red kangaroos and emus etc. We enjoy
lunch in a nice spot, then continue
our journey through ever changing
countryside to the White Cliffs Opal
Field. Dinner and accommodation will
be at the famous underground Motel -
a unique experience!
Day 8:
White Cliffs Opal Fields
A great day today looking around the
White Cliffs Opal Fields with over
50,000 mine shafts testament to the
early days. Catching up with all the
friendly folk in town, experiencing
the unique way of life in this
remote township, with a chance to
buy some quality opal stones or
jewellery. After a great morning of
fun around White Cliffs we will have
lunch at the Dug Out. In the mid
afternoon we return to Broken Hill
via the Barrier Highway. Dinner is
at JJ's Restaurant at the Legion
Club.
Day 9:
Local Transfers
This morning you're collected from
your accommodation and transferred
to meet the train at 7.30am for your
return journey home. Time of arrival
in Sydney at approx. 9.50pm
*Contact us for other options
departing from Adelaide and
Broken Hill
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