Broken Hill is the oldest mining town in Australia.
Located in the middle of the outback and surrounded by desert, this unique tourist destination will capture your heart. The town is heritage-listed and growing in popularity; since the discovery of silver in its town in 1883, Broken Hill has been a destination quite unlike any other.
Dive back into history and discover what makes Broken Hill just so special. An oasis in the far west of the New South Wales outback, this town boasts incredible scenery, restaurants, museums and galleries, and plenty of shops. As it sits miles away from other towns in the outback, you’ll need a car to see the locations around the town. A rental car from Hertz Broken Hill Downtown will give you access to the top attractions in and around the town, as well as incredible spots around the main town.
Enjoy the Vibrancy and Culture of Broken Hill with Hertz
You’ll appreciate the vibrancy and community of Broken Hill when you first arrive.
The Broken Hill community markets are a popular event held every other Saturday. Visit the markets to pick up some top-quality items, like any collectables, artwork, and minerals from local sellers. Here, you’ll get a true insight into the community atmosphere: the vendors are all local, and their offerings are created and made within the town boundaries too. Pick up a souvenir or memento of your time in Broken Hill; the markets are just a short walk from the town centre.
Broken Hill is renowned for its artwork. This long-standing relationship with art was cemented in 1904 with the opening of the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery. Visit the oldest regional gallery in Australia to see the interesting and unique collection of artworks from Aboriginal and colonial artists. There are also a number of other galleries in Broken Hill, like the Broken Hill City Art Gallery, Pro Hart, and Absalom’s Gallery, to name just a few.
Broken Hill has an incredible history. As the oldest mining town in Australia, a lot of the city’s culture and heritage stems from the first silver found in the town. You can learn all about it on a visit to the Albert Kersten Mining and Mineral Museum, which houses 300 specimens found in the town and its surroundings. You could also visit the Historic Day Dream Mine for a deeper and insightful insight into what life was like for miners who worked here.
Drive the Outback in your Rental Car
While Broken Hill is in New South Wales, its closest capital city is actually Adelaide, as the town sits close to the state’s border with South Australia.
Perhaps drive to Adelaide from Broken Hill for a break in the city. The trip is around five hours but promises the intensity of the outback that many in Australia don’t get to experience. With red sand as far as the eyes can see, this road trip is certainly one for the memory books. Adelaide is home to many beaches, museums, bars, and more - with a thriving festival scene that makes it an exciting visit for tourists. Drive your rental car to Adelaide and see the city for yourself.
Broken Hill is a unique destination with plenty of character and history. A heritage-listed town, there’s simply no end to the fascinating culture here. See it for yourself with a rental car from Hertz Broken Hill Downtown.
