Tour Description

Travel beyond Sydney to discover the diverse landscapes and rich heritage of regional New South Wales. Explore the historic towns of Broken Hill and Silverton, the ancient landscapes of Mungo National Park and the renowned wine region of Mudgee, while gaining insight into Aboriginal culture, pastoral traditions and outback life. From White Cliffs to the Riverina, this tour reveals the stories and characters that have shaped Australia's far west.

Priced From:

$ 7820pp ^*

From: 2027-04-20

To: 2027-10-19

Start Location: Sydney, Australia

End Location: Sydney, Australia

Trip Type:

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Sydney to Mudgee

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Parklands Resort Mudgee

Depart Sydney and travel into the heart of New South Wales' Central West, arriving in the renowned wine region of Mudgee. Renowned for its award-winning wineries and celebrated food and wine culture, Mudgee is home to some of the state's finest Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Visit Lowe Family Wine Co. for a guided tasting of organic and biodynamic wines, then enjoy lunch overlooking the property's vineyards and rolling countryside.

Mudgee - Nyngan - Cobar

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Cobar Caravan Park

Travel west through the changing landscapes of regional New South Wales, stopping in Nyngan to uncover stories of pioneering life at the museum housed within the town's historic railway station. Continue to the outback town of Cobar, where a rich mining legacy is revealed at the Cobar Museum before sweeping views across the vast Open Cut Mine await from Fort Bourke Hill Lookout.

Cobar - White Cliffs - Broken Hill

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Royal Exchange Hotel Broken Hill

Travel to White Cliffs, Australia's oldest commercial opal field and one of the only places in the world where white opal is found. Descend into a working opal mine among the historic diggings to learn about the region's mining heritage and see how miners continue the search for these prized gemstones. Later, journey across the vast landscapes of far western New South Wales to Broken Hill, a city renowned for its rich mining history and vibrant arts scene.

Broken Hill

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Royal Exchange Hotel Broken Hill

Explore Broken Hill on a guided walking tour, discovering its grand Victorian and Art Deco architecture while learning how this remote mining settlement evolved into a nationally recognised centre for heritage, art and outback culture. Visit the Broken Hill City Art Gallery, the oldest regional art gallery in New South Wales, before enjoying free time to explore the city at your own pace. Later, head to The Living Desert and Sculptures, where 12 sandstone artworks overlook the Barrier Ranges, providing a spectacular setting to experience the changing colours of the outback at sunset, before dinner at the historic Palace Hotel, famous for its role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Broken Hill (Silverton)

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Royal Exchange Hotel Broken Hill

This morning, visit the historic outback town of Silverton, once a thriving silver mining settlement and now one of the region’s most iconic destinations. Wander the heritage streets, soak up the character of this fascinating "ghost town" and explore the Silverton Gaol & Historical Museum, home to colonial artefacts, early mining equipment and stories from the outback’s pioneering past. Return to Broken Hill for an afternoon at leisure, with the opportunity to relax or explore attractions such as the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Heritage Experience, Pro Hart Gallery or Outback Astronomy (own expense).

Broken Hill - Mungo

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mungo Lodge

Depart Broken Hill and journey towards the Menindee Lakes, a remarkable desert oasis renowned for its abundant birdlife. Continue to Mungo Lodge on the edge of Mungo National Park, gateway to the ancient landscapes of the World Heritage-listed Willandra Lakes Region, where millennia of history are etched into the land.

Mungo

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Mungo Lodge

Explore the extraordinary landscapes of Mungo National Park, where ancient lakebeds, lunar-like scenery and the iconic Walls of China create one of Australia's most remarkable natural and cultural landscapes. Visit the Mungo Visitor Centre before joining a local Aboriginal guide for an immersive experience on the Walls of China, a place of profound cultural significance. As you walk among the sculpted formations, gain a deeper understanding of more than 40,000 years of Aboriginal history and the discoveries of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady, whose remains provided some of the earliest evidence of human occupation in Australia.

Mungo - Griffith

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Kidman Wayside Inn Griffith

Depart Mungo and journey through the heart of the Riverina to Shear Outback, where the stories and traditions of Australia's pastoral heritage come to life. Learn the language of the shearing sheds and enjoy a live shearing demonstration showcasing one of the outback's most enduring industries. Continue to Griffith, a regional city shaped by fertile farmland and renowned for its rich agricultural heritage.

Griffith - Sydney

Day 9

Duration: 1

Begin your journey back to Sydney, travelling through the ever-changing landscapes of regional New South Wales. Along the way, enjoy a farewell lunch as you share stories and highlights from your outback adventure with fellow travellers. Arrive in Sydney later this afternoon, where your tour comes to an end.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2027-04-20

End Date: 2027-04-28

twin

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 8230

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8230

triple

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 7820

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10500

Start Date: 2027-05-18

End Date: 2027-05-26

twin

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 8230

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8230

triple

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 7820

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10500

Start Date: 2027-07-06

End Date: 2027-07-14

twin

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 8230

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8230

triple

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 7820

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10500

Start Date: 2027-09-21

End Date: 2027-09-29

twin

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 8230

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8230

triple

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 7820

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10500

Start Date: 2027-10-19

End Date: 2027-10-27

twin

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 8230

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8230

triple

Child Price: 7405

Adult Price: 7820

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10500

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Dates & prices