| Tour Summary | ||
| Tour
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OUTBACK EXPLORER (BROKEN HILL-BROKEN HILL) | |
| Booking Code: | N/A - Book Now | |
| Length: | 9
days / 8 nights  |
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| Departs: | Broken Hill - Monday | |
| Arrives: | Broken Hill - Tuesday | |
| Price: |
Standard Accommodation from AUD $1,580 per person twin share or $1,820
single. Royal Exchange Hotel Accommodation AUD $2,020 per person twin share or $2,340 single. |
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| Tour
Details |
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MON |
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. | ||
TUE |
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. | ||
WED |
EXPLORER 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. | ||
THU |
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE & 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. | ||
FRI |
MENINDEE 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. | ||
SAT |
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. | ||
SUN |
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! |
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MON |
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. | ||
TUE |
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 | ||
