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| Tour
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OUTBACK
EXPLORER (BROKEN HILL-BROKEN HILL) |
| Booking
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N/A - Book Now |
| Length: |
6
days / 5 nights           |
| Departs: |
Broken
Hill - Every Thursday |
| Arrives: |
Broken
Hill - Tuesday |
| Price: |
Standard Accommodation from AUD $1,165 per person twin share or $1,340
single.
Royal Exchange Hotel AUD $1,380 per person twin share or $1,705 single. |
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THU |
AROUND
BROKEN HILL |
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After
Arrival into Broken Hill via the Indian Pacific Train all attempts
will be made to get you into your
accommodation early, otherwise touring will begin at 9:00 am after
tea and coffee is provided at the Broken Hill Legion Club. 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. |
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FRI |
MENINDEE
LAKES & KINCHEGA NATIONAL PARK |
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| 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. |
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SAT |
SILVERTON
"Ghost Town" |
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| 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. |
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SUN |
OUTBACK
SHEEP STATION - WHITE CLIFFS |
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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 very unique experience! |
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MON |
WHITE
CLIFFS OPAL FIELDS - BROKEN HILL |
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| 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 friendly Legion Club. |
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TUE |
EXPLORING
BROKEN HILL |
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| 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. Light Supper at JJ's Restaurant in the Legion Club prior to your transfer to the train station to meet the Indian Pacific home. |
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