$89 Adults (16+) | $44 Children
From the rise of one of the world’s richest mining regions to the communities that built it, this experience connects you to the defining moments of Broken Hill. Along the way, your guide brings each location to life with stories that go far beyond what you see.
A key highlight is a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Heritage Centre — one of the few tours in Broken Hill to include this experience, offering rare insight into one of Australia’s most important outback services.
* Includes pick up and return to your Broken Hill accommodation. This tour operates Tuesday through to Friday. Book for 4 and save 20% – discount automatically applied at checkout.
Tom made us feel right at home. He knew everyone, shared great stories, and showed us places we’d never have found on our own.
I was delighted to find Aussie Tom’s Tours on the Visit Broken Hill website. Tom kindly arranged an airport pickup which fit perfectly with the tour timing. I really enjoyed the tours, discovering Broken Hill’s unique attractions and learning so much about outback life from Tom’s excellent local knowledge.
We came for the drinks but ended up with a surprise! Great tour, Highly recommend.
This guided Broken Hill history and mining heritage tour includes transport, curated stops, and expert commentary from a local guide — giving you a deeper understanding of the region beyond what you see.
You’ll explore key locations connected to Broken Hill’s mining past, community development, and cultural identity, with each stop brought to life through engaging storytelling.
Rather than simply visiting landmarks, this experience connects the stories, people, and industries that shaped Broken Hill into one of Australia’s most iconic outback cities.
While many tours focus on sightseeing, this experience is built around storytelling and understanding. It connects the places you visit with the mining heritage, people, and events that shaped Broken Hill into what it is today.
You won’t just see landmarks — you’ll understand why they matter. From the Line of Lode to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, every stop adds depth to your experience.
For a broader overview of the city, you can also explore the Broken Hill Discovery Trail, or see more in a half-day with the Broken Hill Tapestry Tour.
A standout feature of this Broken Hill history tour is the guided visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Heritage Centre — an experience not included on most tours in the region.
Here, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how this essential service supports remote Australia, from its early beginnings to its modern-day operations. This unique stop adds another layer to your experience, connecting Broken Hill’s history to the broader story of life in the outback.
Your tour begins with pickup from your accommodation before heading out to explore a range of historically significant locations. Along the way, your guide will connect each stop with the stories behind it — from mining to community life in the outback.
Expect an engaging, story-driven experience that gives you context and understanding, not just a list of places. This is ideal if you want to walk away with a real sense of what makes Broken Hill unique.
To extend your day, the Sunset & Stars Tour offers a completely different perspective of the outback after dark.
For a more social experience, the Pub Grub Tour offers a relaxed way to experience Broken Hill’s local scene.
Location: Broken Hill, NSW
Duration: 4 hours (9:00am–1:00pm)
Group Size: Small groups
Pickup: Your Broken Hill accommodation
Brushstrokes of the Outback: Highlights include Pro Hart Gallery, Jack Absalom Gallery, Silver City Arts Centre and lots more.
Desert photography tour: Highlights include the ambush site of the 1915 picnic train attack, living desert and sculptures.
Pub Grub Night: Highlights include 4 iconic Broken Hill pubs with food, drinks, and return accomodation transfers. Min booking 2 guests
Pub Grub Night: Highlights include 4 iconic Broken Hill pubs with food, drinks, and return accomodation transfers. Min booking 2 guests
Dusk till dark: Highlights include Living Desert Sculptures and Outback Astronomy.
Early starter: Highlights include Line of Lode, Miners Memorial, Royal Flying Doctor Service, White’s Mining Museum and more.
Brushstrokes of the Outback: Highlights include Pro Hart Gallery, Jack Absalom Gallery, Silver City Arts Centre and lots more.
Adventure tour: Highlights include Daydream Mine, Silverton Gaol Museum, and Silverton Photography and Secret Garden.
Half-Day Silverton tour: Highlights include Silverton Gaol Museum and the Silverton Photography and Secret Garden.
Discovery city tour: Highlights include Line of Lode, Sulphide Street Railway Museum, Silver City Art Centre and lots more.
Full day tour: Highlights include Line of Lode, Miners Memorial, Silver City Art Centre, Daydream Mine and lots more.
Afternoon highlights tour: Highlights include Jack Absalom Gallery, Geology & Mineralogy Museum, Junction Mine and lots more.
Afternoon pub crawl: Highlights include Broken Hill Distillery, Broken Hill Pub, Palace Hotel and the vibrant Mary’s Bar. Min booking 2 guests.
Desert photography tour: Highlights include the ambush site of the 1915 picnic train attack, living desert and sculptures.
Sundown Walking Tour: Highlights include the secluded Sundown Trail, panoramic outback views and the Living Desert Nature Reserve.
Sunset Tour: Highlights include White Rocks Reserve with captivating outback views and the iconic Outback Sculptures.
Astronomy tour: Leave the lights behind for a 90-minute skyshow beneath the stunning outback night sky.
$89 Adults (16+) | $44 Children
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