Guidebook for Broken Hill
Food Scene
**COVID Means you now need to book for a table, but takeaway is still available**
This is my go to place for Coffee. They also do a proper pot of tea and have their own Chai. It's also a great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a sweet treat. And it's gluten free, paleo and vegetarian friendly (I'm none of these and still love the food). As a bonus it's a family business, has a great atmosphere, and if you're inclined, a chess board...
16 habitants recommandent
The Silly Goat
425 Argent St**COVID Means you now need to book for a table, but takeaway is still available**
This is my go to place for Coffee. They also do a proper pot of tea and have their own Chai. It's also a great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a sweet treat. And it's gluten free, paleo and vegetarian friendly (I'm none of these and still love the food). As a bonus it's a family business, has a great atmosphere, and if you're inclined, a chess board...
Wonderful atmosphere, great food and live music most weekends. Best of all, if it's a nice night, book a spot on their huge balcony.
Royal Exchange Hotel
320 Argent StWonderful atmosphere, great food and live music most weekends. Best of all, if it's a nice night, book a spot on their huge balcony.
Bell's have their own, HUGE range of flavours for Milkshakes, Thickshakes and Spiders. They also have ice cream, old style lollies, coffee and some regular food, as well as a museum, some interesting stories and fun odds and ends for sale. I recommend the turkish delight thickshake.
11 habitants recommandent
Bar laitier de Bell
160 Patton StBell's have their own, HUGE range of flavours for Milkshakes, Thickshakes and Spiders. They also have ice cream, old style lollies, coffee and some regular food, as well as a museum, some interesting stories and fun odds and ends for sale. I recommend the turkish delight thickshake.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a Restaurant, a Bar, has a fantastic balcony for sunset and people watching, iconic Two Up on a Friday night, live music many weekends and of course it's that pub from Priscilla
18 habitants recommandent
Palace Hotel
227 Argent StIt's a Restaurant, a Bar, has a fantastic balcony for sunset and people watching, iconic Two Up on a Friday night, live music many weekends and of course it's that pub from Priscilla
Arts & Culture
Wonderful gallery paying tribute to a very kind and generous man, and an outstanding artist
8 habitants recommandent
Pro Hart
108 Wyman StWonderful gallery paying tribute to a very kind and generous man, and an outstanding artist
It's nature, hiking, bushwalking, sculpture, picnics and BBQ all rolled into one. Check the Tourist Information Centre for opening and closing times as well as costs (not much, just for the upkeep of facilities and it's well worth it). You'll need a car to get out there, but there are BBQ facilities and a toilet once you're there. Apart from the beautiful walking trails, the main attractions are the amazing sculptures created by artists from around the world. Take a designated driver, a bottle of your favourite, some fruit and cheese and head out at Sunrise or Sunset for the best effect.
11 habitants recommandent
The Living Desert and Sculptures
Nine Mile RoadIt's nature, hiking, bushwalking, sculpture, picnics and BBQ all rolled into one. Check the Tourist Information Centre for opening and closing times as well as costs (not much, just for the upkeep of facilities and it's well worth it). You'll need a car to get out there, but there are BBQ facilities and a toilet once you're there. Apart from the beautiful walking trails, the main attractions are the amazing sculptures created by artists from around the world. Take a designated driver, a bottle of your favourite, some fruit and cheese and head out at Sunrise or Sunset for the best effect.
Home to The Big Picture (yes, we're imaginitive with our names out here) the world's largest acrylic painting on canvas by a single artist. There's a fee to see the picture, but it's worth it. Then take a look at the handmade jewellery, sculpture and art or buy yourself some chocolate
7 habitants recommandent
Silver City Mint and Art Centre
66 Chloride StHome to The Big Picture (yes, we're imaginitive with our names out here) the world's largest acrylic painting on canvas by a single artist. There's a fee to see the picture, but it's worth it. Then take a look at the handmade jewellery, sculpture and art or buy yourself some chocolate
New exhibitions are opened regularly, but Broken Hill has an impressive permanent collection. Entry is only a gold coin donation and even the building itself is an historic piece of architecture.
11 habitants recommandent
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
408 Argent StNew exhibitions are opened regularly, but Broken Hill has an impressive permanent collection. Entry is only a gold coin donation and even the building itself is an historic piece of architecture.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a great Golf Course, but I like it because of the scenery and the wildlife. It's beautiful.
Broken Hill Golf & Country Club
1 Racecourse RdIt's a great Golf Course, but I like it because of the scenery and the wildlife. It's beautiful.
Amazing prices!!! I know you could see a movie at home, but not for these prices. And almost every weekend the kind folks at this awesome cinema host Fundraising movies where you'll be helping a good cause while also being entertained.
Silver City Cinema
49 Oxide StAmazing prices!!! I know you could see a movie at home, but not for these prices. And almost every weekend the kind folks at this awesome cinema host Fundraising movies where you'll be helping a good cause while also being entertained.
Absolutely wonderful experience. Highly recommend. Book in advance for early in your trip as this is subject to weather conditions & if they have to reschedule you'll need other free nights. Broken Hill is a great spot for stargazing. Add in recliner chairs, snuggly sleeping bags, hot drinks and an incredibly knowledgable guide & you've got a seriously enjoyable activity to do by yourself, with friends or with the family. Be warned, the winter sessions get cold, but it's well worth rugging up for!
Outback Astronomy
18817 Barrier HwyAbsolutely wonderful experience. Highly recommend. Book in advance for early in your trip as this is subject to weather conditions & if they have to reschedule you'll need other free nights. Broken Hill is a great spot for stargazing. Add in recliner chairs, snuggly sleeping bags, hot drinks and an incredibly knowledgable guide & you've got a seriously enjoyable activity to do by yourself, with friends or with the family. Be warned, the winter sessions get cold, but it's well worth rugging up for!
Essentials
Woolworths
7 Galena StThis is both Dry Cleaning and a coin op Laundromat. They can also arrange alterations if you need it.
Wilsons Dry Cleaners
457 Lane StThis is both Dry Cleaning and a coin op Laundromat. They can also arrange alterations if you need it.
Foodland Broken Hill
347 Beryl StGreat locally run supermarket with all the essentials and quick service.
Here's hoping you don't need it, but if you do, the emergency ward is at the rear of the hospital (there are plenty of signs) and they have a fast track GP service. In an emergency call 000.
Broken Hill Hospital
176 Thomas StHere's hoping you don't need it, but if you do, the emergency ward is at the rear of the hospital (there are plenty of signs) and they have a fast track GP service. In an emergency call 000.
The local police station is in the main street. If it's not an emergency call (08) 8087 0299. If it is an emergency call 000.
Broken Hill Police Station
80 Argent StThe local police station is in the main street. If it's not an emergency call (08) 8087 0299. If it is an emergency call 000.
Nearby local Pharmacy that stays open late. Open from 9am to 9pm, they're a good place to go whether you need advice from a professional, or just a panadol.
Netting Chemist
274 McCulloch StNearby local Pharmacy that stays open late. Open from 9am to 9pm, they're a good place to go whether you need advice from a professional, or just a panadol.
**COVID Means restricted opening hours** If their hours have caused you any inconvenience, please let our local council know.
All the info you need on the local area and beyond + Bus station + Gloria Jeans Coffee (biggest in Australia)
Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre
23-27 Bromide St**COVID Means restricted opening hours** If their hours have caused you any inconvenience, please let our local council know.
All the info you need on the local area and beyond + Bus station + Gloria Jeans Coffee (biggest in Australia)
Getting Around
You'll need a Taxi from here or to have orgnised a Hire Car IN ADVANCE. Please don't leave it to chance, we're a small town, the rental places aren't always manned or open and there are limited vehicles to choose from.
Broken Hill Airport
Broken Hill Airport Bonanza StYou'll need a Taxi from here or to have orgnised a Hire Car IN ADVANCE. Please don't leave it to chance, we're a small town, the rental places aren't always manned or open and there are limited vehicles to choose from.
Sightseeing
Silverton is a great addition to your travels in and around Broken Hill, provided you have a car. The Pub is iconic - you'll have seen it in any number of ads and movies. It's also a fun place to have a drink, some food, interact with the locals and there's often live music. The Cafe on the hill has a huge amount of Mad Max memorabilia and good food. There are also various Artists and their workspaces and wares. There are historical spots like the Old School and the Gaol, and Penrose Park is a bit of a novelty. And if you want a walk in the bush, this is a great place to start from with walking trials to suit beginers to experts.
7 habitants recommandent
Silverton
Silverton is a great addition to your travels in and around Broken Hill, provided you have a car. The Pub is iconic - you'll have seen it in any number of ads and movies. It's also a fun place to have a drink, some food, interact with the locals and there's often live music. The Cafe on the hill has a huge amount of Mad Max memorabilia and good food. There are also various Artists and their workspaces and wares. There are historical spots like the Old School and the Gaol, and Penrose Park is a bit of a novelty. And if you want a walk in the bush, this is a great place to start from with walking trials to suit beginers to experts.
Mundi Mundi Lookout shows just how big the outback is. It's cliche, but on a good day you can see forever.
9 habitants recommandent
Mundi Mundi Lookout
S Broken HillMundi Mundi Lookout shows just how big the outback is. It's cliche, but on a good day you can see forever.
One of the reservoirs of Broken Hill, but as with Umberumberka, there's little to no water left. It's beautiful, peaceful, quiet and sad.
Stephens Creek Reservoir
One of the reservoirs of Broken Hill, but as with Umberumberka, there's little to no water left. It's beautiful, peaceful, quiet and sad.
One of Broken Hill's reservoirs and an incredible visual of the water situation in the area. A huge reservoir with nothing in it...
Umberumberka Reservoir
One of Broken Hill's reservoirs and an incredible visual of the water situation in the area. A huge reservoir with nothing in it...