Staying with the Outback Beds network allows you to experience working sheep and cattle stations, bush pubs, log cabins, living underground, Bed and Breakfasts, a little luxury and tranquil river campsites.... even camel campouts.
The vibrant yet subtle colours and magical light of this landscape at Broken Hill have brought film-makers and artists here to capture its special quality.
The tourists come to experience a real ghost town and consequently there are a number of shops, art galleries, museums and pubs which have grown up to meet their needs. Its location (drive a few kilometres out of town to 'The Breakers' and marvel at the desert which stretches to the horizon) and its proximity to all the creature comforts of Broken Hill have ensured that it is popular with any film crew needing to shoot some desert and Outback scenes.
In fact the Silverton Hotel at the Burke St corner has been used in films as diverse as Wake in Fright, Mad Max 2, A Town Like Alice, Hostage, Razorback , Journey into Darkness and Golden Soak. When you visit make sure you have a drink in the historic pub, visit the Silverton Pioneer Museum, stop off at the Gaol and Court House and inspect some of the local galleries.
Here is a true Outback experience and you can return to the comfort of Broken Hill feeling no pain or hardship at all.
The River Run - Silverton is located a short drive from Broken Hill and as such relatively close to Menindee where the traveller can link up with the Darling River Run and explore the upstream section to Wilcannia and continue downstream to Pooncarie. Anyone planning to visit Broken Hill while on the Darling River Run should not miss the opportunity to also visit Silverton.
Paperbark Tours offers a different way to see Australia – small groups, 4WD coaches, unique accommodation and the chance to get up close with nature, learn about Australia’s culture and history, and meet the local characters.
