Silverton
A half-abandoned mining town 25 km northwest of the city, with surviving stone houses, galleries and small pubs. It has served as a filming location for many movies, including Mad Max 2.
Silverton grew up around silver mining in the 1880s. At its peak it had about 3,000 residents, but it declined quickly after the Broken Hill ore body was discovered. Today only a few dozen people live there. Old stone houses, a former school, the ruins of a church and a jail are scattered around the town. Wild donkeys wander the streets. The town's desolate atmosphere has attracted many film and advertising productions, the most famous being Mad Max 2.
The town has several small galleries, the Mad Max 2 Museum, the Silverton Hotel and a Gaol Museum. Mundi Mundi Lookout is another 5 km further on.
It takes about 25 minutes to drive from Broken Hill along the sealed road. The trip suits a half-day outing, and it's worth staying until sunset.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops and museum approx. 10:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Silverton Gaol Museum
- Silverton Hotel
- Mad Max 2 Museum
- Mundi Mundi Lookout
- Day Dream Mine
- Living Desert Sculptures
- Pro Hart Gallery
- Synagogue of the Outback (Broken Hill Synagogue)