Silver City Tours

Tours

• City Sights and Heritage Tour Tour runs on Tue Wed Thurs and SatThis tour covers 50 kilometres of this unique Tour runs on Tue, Wed, Thurs and Sat
  
  This tour covers 50 kilometres of this unique city. Your tour guide will tell you of the impact the enormous wealth of the 'Silver City' had on the development of this great country. This city was founded from the discovery of the richest ore body in the Southern Hemisphere. A highlight is a visit to the Line of Lode Miner's Memorial. This magnificent attraction is located at the highest point of the Line of Lode, overlooking the city.
  
  Hear of the origins of BHP and their eventual departure from the Silver City. See the vast differences between the early miners' cottages and the modern homes of today. Your tour takes in wonderful heritage buildings, churches and hotels.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Motels, cottages, caravan parks and guesthouses, Broken Hill	Broken Hill and surrounds, Broken Hill Line of Lode Miners' Memorial, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Half Day or less.
  Price*:
  $40.00-$71.00 Tour Only Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD61.00

• Outback Adventure (ex Sydney) Day 1 - Arrive in Broken Hill and enjoy the City Sights and Heritage tour. Day 1 - Arrive in Broken Hill and enjoy the City Sights and Heritage tour.
  
  Day 2 - Visit Whites Mining Museum where you go underground without going underground.
  
  Day 3 - See Australia's first solar power station. You'll visit underground dwellings and opal showrooms and have a chance to purchase opals direct from the source.
  
  Day 4 - This morning, you visit Australia's liveliest ghost town and the setting for many movies. In the afternoon, visit the Sculpture Symposium at sunset.
  
  Day 5 - Travel from Menindee onwards to Kinchega National Park. Relax on a cruise through the wetlands aboard the "River Lady".
  
  Day 6 - Back to Sydney on the Indian Pacific or CountryLink Outback Explorer.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Sydney	Broken Hill Railway Station, Broken Hill Pro Hart's Gallery, Broken Hill White Cliffs Opal Fields, White Cliffs Silverton Hotel, Silverton Broken Hill Sculpture Symposium, Broken Hill Menindee Lakes, Menindee Kinchega National Park, Menindee River Lady Cruise, Menindee Whites Mining Museum, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach, Motor Vessel, Train	Extended.
  Price*:
  $991.00 Tour - All Inclusive Per Person Twin Share. Single rates also available.

• Outback Break (ex Sydney Package) Day 1- Arrive in Broken Hill where you will be met by your host from Day 1- Arrive in Broken Hill where you will be met by your host from Silver City Tours and escorted to your accommodation.
  
  Day 2 - This morning enjoy the City Sights and Heritage tour. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore the "Silver City".
  
  Day 3 - Enjoy a leisurely tour around the Menindee Lakes scheme. Travel from Menindee on to Kinchega National Park. Relax on a cruise through the wetlands aboard the "River Lady".
  
  Day 4 - Visit the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service. In the afternoon you visit Australia's liveliest ghost town and setting for many movies.
  
  Day 5 - Visit Whites Mining Museum and have the opportunity to discover of some of the local galleries.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Sydney	Broken Hill and Surrounds, Broken Hill Menindee Lakes, Menindee Kinchega National Park, Menindee Silverton Hotel, Silverton Whites Mining Museum, Broken Hill Pro Hart's Gallery, Broken Hill Sculpture Symposium, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach, Motor Vessel, Train	Extended.
  Price*:
  $858.00 Tour - All Inclusive Per Person Twin Share. Single & Triple share rates also available.

• Outback Ultimate Day 1 (Sunday) - Silverton Ghost Town and Sunset Scuylpture Symposium.Day 2 (Monday) - Wetlands Day 1 (Sunday) - Silverton Ghost Town and Sunset Scuylpture Symposium.
  
  Day 2 (Monday) - Wetlands Cruise, Menindee and Kinchega National Park.
  
  Day 3 (Tuesday) - Broken Hill to Tibooburra.
  
  Day 4 (Wednesday) - Sturt National Park and Cameron Corner, dingo fence.
  
  Day 5 (Thursday) - Wilderness to White Cliffs, Tibooburra, White Cliffs opal fields, Underground Motel.
  
  Day 6 (Friday) - White Cliffs, Mutawintji National Park, Broken Hill, hand stencils and rock carvings
  
  Includes: Five nights accommodation , five breakfasts, five dinners, five lunches, touring and transfers.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Broken Hill	Silverton Ghost Town and Sunset Scuylpture Symposium., Silverton Wetlands Cruise, Menindee and Kinchega National Park., Broken Hill Broken Hill to Tibooburra, Tibooburra Sturt National Park and Cameron Corner, dingo fence., Tibooburra Wilderness to White Cliffs, Tibooburra, White Cliffs opal fields, Underground Motel, Tibooburra White Cliffs, Mutawintji National Park, Broken Hill, hand stencils and rock carvings, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach, Four Wheel Drive	Extended.
  Price*:
  $1820.00 Tour - All Inclusive Per Person Twin Share. 1999.00 sole

• Outback Wanderer ex SydneyArrive in Broken Hill on Outback Explorer. You will be met by Host from ex Sydney
  
  Arrive in Broken Hill on Outback Explorer. You will be met by Host from Silver City Tours and escorted to accommodation.
  
  Day 2 - City Sights and Heritage Tour. This morning enjoy the City Sights and Heritage tour. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore the "Silver City" at your own pace.
  
  Day 3 - Wetlands Cruise, Menindee & Kinchega National Park.
  
  Day 4 - Royal Flying Doctor Service & Silverton Ghost Town.
  
  Day 5 - Whites Mineral Art and Mining Museum & Taste of the Artback.
  
  Day 6 - White Cliffs.
  
  Day 7 - Sunset Sculptures Symposium.
  
  Day 8 - Explore Broken Hill at your own pace.
  
  Day 9 - Return trip to Sydney.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Depart Sydney on OUtback Explorer, Sydney	Broken Hill City Sights, Broken Hill River Lady Cruise, Menindee Menindee Silverton Whites Mining Museum, Broken Hill White Cliffs Sunset Sculptures, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Extended.
  Price*:
  $1475.00 Tour - All Inclusive Per Person Twin Share. Single & Triple share rates also available.

• Royal Flying Doctor Service Tour runs on ThursdayVisit the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn how these dedicated people Tour runs on Thursday
  
  Visit the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn how these dedicated people provide medical service to outback areas. This hardworking service started by John Flynn forms a "Mantle of Safety" in the vast outback. A terrific photo opportunity awaits as we arrive at "The Guardian", the magnificent four metre sculpture in the forecourt.
  
  You will be taken on a tour of the brand new Medical centre and view the aircraft hangar and view the aero medical aircraft's.
  
  A tour through the Visitor's centre will include a visit to the museum with interactive displays, showing the history of the Service, as well as viewing a short film on the work of the RFDS.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Broken Hill	The Bruce Langford Visitors Centre, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Half Day or less.
  Price*:
  $25.00-$42.00 Tour - All Inclusive Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD39.00

• Silverton Ghost Town Tour runs Wednesday Thursday Saturday at 1:30pm Sundays at 9amSituated approximately 28 kilometres from Broken Tour runs Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 1:30pm Sundays at 9am
  
  Situated approximately 28 kilometres from Broken Hill, Silverton, Umberumberka Reservoir and the Mundi Mundi Plains have many natural and historical features that are best described to you at the point of contact by your experienced guide.
  
  The Mundi Mundi Plains lookout has a breathtaking view that conjures up many questions that the visitor may wish to have answered then and there. On our tour, this is possible.
  
  On our tour, visit the famous Silverton Hotel. There is also an opportunity to see craft centres, art galleries and museums, on your journey back in time.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Hotels, Motels, caravan parks, cottages and guesthouses, Broken Hill	Umberumberka Reservoir, Silverton Mundi Mundi Plains, Silverton Silverton Hotel, Silverton
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Half Day or less.
  Price*:
  $40.00-$71.00 Tour Only Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD61.00

• Sunset Sculpture Symposium Tour Tour runs on Tuesday and Sunday This tour is designed to maximise enjoyment of the Tour runs on Tuesday and Sunday
  
  This tour is designed to maximise enjoyment of the sunset in this vast land of ours, as well as viewing one of the world's major sculpture symposia.
  
  This site has 360-degree panoramic views that is enhanced by the colour of the sunset (weather permitting). Put this together with the amazing work that twelve of the finest sculptors from all over the world have created and you have a tour that every visitor to Broken Hill must see.
  
  This tour is subject to sunset variation and time will be advised upon booking.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Hotels and Motels, Broken Hill	Sculpture Symposium, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Half Day or less.
  Price*:
  $25.00-$42.00 Tour Only Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD39.00

• Taste of the Artback Tour runs on FridayBroken Hill is renowned for its vibrant art community with artists depicting Tour runs on Friday
  
  Broken Hill is renowned for its vibrant art community, with artists depicting the great Outback with vivid sunsets, landscapes and vast open spaces.
  
  Home of the legendary Brushmen of the Bush, the Silver City hosts many galleries where you can view the regions' spectacular scenery through the eyes of these talented artists.
  
  The tour visits many galleries including Pro Hart's (one of the largest private art collections in Australia), Jack Absalom's Gallery and the Silver City Mint and Art Centre featuring works by Peter Anderson. The Art Centre is home to The Big Picture, which features stunning panoramas and is the world's largest acrylic painting on canvas (12 metres x 100 metres).

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Visitor Information Centre, Broken Hill	Pro Hart Gallery, Broken Hill Jack Absalom Gallery, Broken Hill Silver City Mint and Art Centre, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Half Day or less.
  Price*:
  $40.00-$71.00 Tour and Admission Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD61.00

• Wetlands Cruise, Menindee Lakes & Kinchega National Park Tour runs Monday and WednesdayEnjoy a leisurely tour around the Menindee Lakes Scheme. Sit back Tour runs Monday and Wednesday
  
  Enjoy a leisurely tour around the Menindee Lakes Scheme. Sit back and relax with morning tea on the shores of Copi Hollow.
  
  Travel from Menindee on to Kinchega National Park. This magnificent park is located along the banks of the Darling River.
  
  We now continue on to Lake Wetherell, where you will enjoy a relaxing cruise through the wetlands aboard the "River Lady". Your experienced guide will inform you about the lake and point out the abundance of birdlife that make this safe haven their home.
  
  Lunch included.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Hotels, Motels, cottages, caravvan parks and guesthouses, Broken Hill	Menindee Copi Hollow, Menindee Main Weir, Menindee Kinchega National Park, Menindee River Lady Cruise, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach, Motor Vessel	Full Day.
  Price*:
  $110.00-$172.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD157.00

• White Cliffs Opal Fields Tour runs on SaturdaysTravel in the comfort of their air-conditioned coach to Australia's oldest commercial Tour runs on Saturdays
  
  Travel in the comfort of their air-conditioned coach to Australia's oldest commercial opal fields.
  
  Your guide will tell you of the hardships that the courageous pioneer miners faced in this harsh, arid land. Today, this land sees a number of people living underground in dugouts, where the temperature stays at a constant temperature of 22 degrees celsius.
  
  One resource that this area has plenty of, is sunlight. That is why Australia's first solar power station was built here.
  
  After lunch, your guide will take you on a tour to observe the historic buildings and opal showrooms, where you will have the opportunity to purchase opals direct from the source.
  
  Tour includes lunch and entry fee to most attractions.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Hotels & Motels in Broken Hill, Broken Hill	White Cliffs Opal Fields, White Cliffs White Cliffs Solar Power Station, White Cliffs
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Full Day.
  Price*:
  $109.00-$179.00 Tour Only Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD169.00

• Whites Mineral Art and Mining Museum Tour rund on FridaysWhite's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum is a unique experience where you Tour rund on Fridays
  
  White's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum is a unique experience, where you can go underground without actually going under!
  
  There is a walk-in mine for family viewing and guided tours and mining models for ease of understanding. A video on the history of mining in Broken Hill is screened.
  
  There is also an exhibition of crushed mineral collage art works and an extensive collection of handmade dolls and bears are on display.
  
  White's Mineral Arts and Mining Museum is a complete show for the whole family.

  Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

  Start Locations:	Highlights:
  Available from all motels, cottages and guesthouses, Broken Hill	Whites Museum, Broken Hill
  Travel by:	Duration:
  Coach	Half Day or less.
  Price*:
  $25.00-$42.00 Tour and Admission Child - Adult rates. Concession AUD39.00