NSW Outback
Harsh but fragile, the rugged natural beauty of Outback NSW has been appreciated for millennia by the region's Aboriginal inhabitants. Aboriginal artworks, some 30,000 years old, adorn sites in Mutawintji National Park.
The Darling River in the Kinchega National Park.
At Mungo National Park, the remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman date back 40,000 years, making it the oldest known ceremonial burial site in the world. As a result of its significance to mankind, Lake Mungo is recognised as part of Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area.
The Outback is a region of grand horizons, of adventure, emus and opal mines. Here you’ll find some of Australia’s real characters. The light and vibrant colours attract artists and film-makers.
Outback pubs, quirkily decorated and built to quench legendary thirsts, are full of welcoming locals and memorable stories.
General Information
| Summer Temperature: | 32C |
|---|---|
| Winter Temperature: | 16C |
| Population Broken Hill | 17,000 |
Locations
Mungo National Park
This remote national park is located in New South Wales. It is part of the Willandra Lakes Region, which is a World Heritage site. The park covers approximately 27,850 hectares. Lake Mungo is where the oldest archaeological remains have been found within Australia. It has been said that the human skeletons and artefacts are around 46,000 years old.
Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a frontier-mining town in the far west of New South Wales, in the Australian outback. The Broken Hill area offers heritage, character, and charm. In the far west of Outback NSW, discover a history of mining, ancient Aboriginal sites, spectacular desert landscapes used as movie sets, a vibrant arts scene and Australia’s first heritage-listed city, Broken Hill. North of Broken Hill, Living Desert State Park features the Sculpture Symposium, a group of monumental sandstone sculptures.
Silverton Ghost Town
Siverton was originally a booming silver mining town, but it was soon eclipsed by it’s nearby neighbor, Broken Hill. The town now has, according to the last census, 89 residents, and 2 donkeys. If you want to feel like you are part of an old cowboy movie, then Silverton is the perfect place for you!
Cobar
Cobar is a town in central western New South Wales, Australia whose economy is based mainly upon base metals and gold mining. The town is 712 km (442 mi) by road northwest of the state capital, Sydney. Many sights of cultural interest can be found in and around Cobar. The town retains much of its colonial 19th-century architecture. The ancient Aboriginal rock paintings at Mount Grenfell, are some of the largest and most important in Australia.
