Activities in Outback
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PV Jandra
There are many reminders of the time when the big paddle-wheelers were Bourke's lifeline. The impressive three-tiered wharf at the northern end of Sturt St is a faithful reconstruction of the original built in 1897 and, on the river, the PV Jandra is a replica of an 1895 paddle-wheeler. The one-hour cruise on the Jandra lets you experience the legendary Darling, hear about the local history and see the great range of river birds, like the blue-eyed corellas and pelicans, and their babies.
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Guided Walks
Two-hour Guided Walks of Broken Hill commence from the tourist centre on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Plenty of companies offer tours of the town and nearby attractions, some going further out to White Cliffs, Mutawintji National Park and other outback destinations. The visitors centre has information and takes bookings.
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Darling River Golf Club
Darling River Golf Club is a great spot to enjoy some green grass amid the native trees. Just turn up and have a hit, but you need your own clubs. There's a basketball and squash court here, and ask about the tennis courts in Mitchell St.
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Tri State Safaris
Half- to 18-day tours to places such as Corner Country, Birdsville and the Simpson Desert.
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South Broken Hill Golf Course
Check out the fun South Broken Hill Golf Course, which has gravel fairways and sand-scrape greens. It's open the same hours as the Broken Hill Golf Course and will lend you some clubs.
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Bush Mail Run
The 4WD outback mail-delivery service covers 550km, stopping at isolated homesteads for the occasional cuppa.
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Mateship Country Tours
An excellent way to explore the town and surrounding areas is in a coaster bus. Go with Mateship Country Tours for 3.5 hours of fun, leaving from the tourist centre.
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Gypsy Wagons
Gypsy Wagons has two cuddly-looking Clydesdales to take you past vineyards and bush to Nancy-Bird Walton air terminal and back through the local orchards.
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Tennis
Tennis is available, played on synthetic grass, if you have your own rackets and balls. Get the key from the visitors centre (deposit required).
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Comeroo Camel Station
For a challenge, the Gidgee Guesthouse can arrange a farmstay and camel trek up north at Comeroo Camel Station for one to five nights.
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Broken Hill Golf Course
Broken Hill Golf Course, a spectacular course around green rolling hills sprinkled with kangaroos and emus, provides a perfect break.
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School of the Air
For a back-to-school experience, sit in on School of the Air, which broadcasts to kids in isolated homesteads.
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My Country Enterprise Tours
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Harry Nanya Tours
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Mine Tours
Day Dream Mine ($65) and Silverton ($106) tours depart daily at 9.30am. Call ahead for reservation and pick-up.
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John Arnold's 4WD Tours
Includes a one-day tour following the route of the Old Stage Coach mail run along the Darling River.
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