Silverton
Must do
Arts, culture and heritage in Silverton
The town has attracted film-makers for decades with the circa 1880 Silverton Hotel and surrounds being used for Australian productions such as "Mad Max 2", "A Town Like Alice" and "Dirty Deeds". Drink in the atmosphere at the Silverton Hotel with its exhibition of film and television memorabilia.
About Silverton
Located 25 km north-west of Broken Hill, Silverton has a variety of 19th-century buildings, some restored as museums and art galleries. In 1875, silver was discovered in the area and the population peaked at about 3,000 late in the decade. When the ore ran out, the miners transferred to Broken Hill, taking many of the buildings with them.
The dramatic natural scenery and changes of light and colour have also made the area popular with artists and many of the so-called Brushmen of the Bush paint and sell their art in Silverton. Witness the harsh history of the area at the Silverton Gaol and Courthouse.
Gallery
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Camel treking Silverton
Camel treking through Silverton. Image Hamilton Lund
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Peter Browne Gallery, Silverton
Exterior view of Peter Browne Gallery, Silverton, Outback. Image Mike Newling
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Mundi Mundi Plains
Driving along the Mundi Mundi Plains. Image Mike Newling
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