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Broken Hill, an inland mining city, is located west of New South Wales's outback. It lies within the City of Broken Hill's local government area and is near the boundary shared with South Australia. Broken Hill's nearest major city is Adelaide, linked to this area via route A32.

Historically, Broken Hill is recognised as one of Australia's boomtowns, also referred to as "The Silver City". The area was listed on the National Heritage List in 2015, and hence, Broken Hill remains the longest-running mining town in the country.

Facilities in Broken Hill Among the Broken Hill facilities include Civic Centre, Broken Hill Airport, City Library, public toilets, etc.

Famous Destinations Around Broken Hill

The Broken Hill Sculptures & Living Desert Sanctuary The area offers beautiful sights of its Sandstone sculptures, having descriptive plaques on each of them. The best sight would be during the sunset when the sculptures reflect the setting sun magnificently. Besides, you can also have a family picnic here.

Pro Hart Gallery The gallery has three levels of beautiful pieces of art and sculpture. There are even paintings for sale and a quirky garden worth a visit!

Line of Lode Miners Memorial The place pays tribute to the coal miners and depicts their worlds and struggles. You can read about the details of all the miners who have lost their lives while establishing Broken Hill.

History of Broken Hill The region's name was given by the explorer Charles Sturt, who saw and named the Barrier Range. After this, he referred to the area as the "Broken Hill" in his diary. The Wiljakali Indigenous Australians were believed to be the earliest human settlers in Broken Hill.

Major Thomas Mitchell, the Surveyor-General of New South Wales, was the first European to set foot on the land in 1841. After discovering silver ore, Broken Hill became a major centre for the country's mining, economic history, and industrial relations. This is why in the 1990s, the area was recognised as a thriving mining town.