Must-see hotels in Outback NSW

  • Kidman's Camp

    Outback NSW

    An excellent place to base yourself, on river frontage about 8km out of Bourke. The PV Jandra cruise departs from here, and Poetry on a Plate is staged in…

  • Emaroo Cottages

    Broken Hill

    Staying in one of these four fabulous, fully self-contained, renovated two-bedroom miners cottages is a great way to experience the Hill. Each cottage is…

  • Outback Church Stay

    Broken Hill

    Broken Hill's most distinctive and luxurious lodgings can be found in this fascinating, fully self-contained church and presbytery. Its only downside is…

  • Red Earth Motel

    Broken Hill

    One of rural NSW's better motels, this outstanding family-run place in Broken Hill has large, stylish rooms – each with a separate lounge and kitchen…

  • Palace Hotel

    Broken Hill

    Star of the hit Australian movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, this huge and ageing icon won't be to everyone's taste, but a stay here…

  • Avoca-On-Darling Hospitality

    Outback NSW

    Ian and Barb run a true homestay guesthouse at Avoca, an 1870s heritage homestead 26km from Wentworth on gum-laden riverbanks. Homestead rooms share…

  • White Cliffs Underground Motel

    Outback NSW

    Sleep underground at the White Cliffs Underground Motel – it was custom-built with a tunnelling machine. It has a pool, a lively dining room–bar and…

  • Mungo Lodge

    Outback NSW

    This privately managed eco-resort on the outskirts of Mungo National Park offers a range of accommodation types from campsites ($20) and dorm beds to…

  • Warrawong on the Darling

    Outback NSW

    Just east of Wilcannia, this riverside property has lush, green campsites by a billabong, plus the opportunity for bush camping. The modern self-contained…

  • Silverton Hotel

    Broken Hill

    Adjacent to the pub's beer garden are seven modern and comfy motel units sleeping up to five. Silverton's pub itself is a rough diamond: full of character…

  • Bourke Riverside Motel

    Outback NSW

    This rambling motel has riverside gardens and a range of well-appointed rooms and suites: some have heritage overtones and antique furniture, some have…

  • Old Willyama Motor Inn

    Broken Hill

    Centrally located, quiet, clean and comfortable, plus well-maintained rooms and a nice pool make this an excellent choice. New owners from 2018 have…

  • Mungo Shearers' Quarters

    Outback NSW

    The former shearers' quarters comprises five neat, good-value rooms (each sleeping up to six in various configurations; BYO bedding). Rooms share a…

  • Adelora Houseboat

    Outback NSW

    The luxury eight-berth houseboat Adelora operates from Wentworth and is best suited for travelling groups or families with some nautical experience.

  • Wentworth Grande Resort Motel

    Outback NSW

    This large motel attached to the even larger former Wentworth Services Club – empty since filing for bankruptcy in 2015 – feels somewhat lonely in its…

  • Granites Motel & Caravan Park

    Outback NSW

    Granites Motel & Caravan Park has a selection of basic motel rooms, cabins and a three-bedroom cottage ($150), and while all are clean and comfortable,…

  • Bindara Station

    Broken Hill

    Just south of Kinchega National Park, 70km by road from Menindee town, you'll find this sprawling cattle station with a variety of accommodation options,…

  • Main Campground

    Outback NSW

    Located 2km from the Mungo National Park Visitor Centre, where you self-register and pay. Free gas barbecues and pit toilets are available; there are…

  • Royal Exchange Hotel

    Broken Hill

    This central, restored 1930s hotel with an art-deco bent has friendly, professional staff. Its rooms are clean and comfortable but, while having been…

  • Belah Campground

    Outback NSW

    Remote Belah Campground is on the eastern side of the dunes in Mungo National Park. No wood fires are allowed – BYO cooking appliances and stoves. Pay…

  • Tibooburra Beds Motel

    Outback NSW

    A newish option offering an unexpected touch of luxury in its three renovated modern motel-style units, with cooking facilities, sitting area and lovely…

  • Hilltop Motel

    Broken Hill

    Predictably nestled high on a hilltop overlooking Broken Hill, these compact motel rooms are all tastefully furnished. In a quiet location, with a nice…

  • Tourist Lodge

    Broken Hill

    This popular and central spot has a laid-back atmosphere and is set around a charming courtyard with a small pool. Tours and car and bike rental can all…

  • Mt Wood Homestead

    Outback NSW

    This historic homestead approximately 55km from Tibooburra is operated by the NPWS. There are comfy self-catered homestead rooms (communal kitchen and…

  • Opal Pioneer Caravan Park

    Outback NSW

    This basic caravan park has coin-operated hot showers and laundry, free BBQs, a camp kitchen and a children's playground. It can also supply an excellent…