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Date ideas in Broken Hill
12 date ideas around Broken Hill, from dinner under the Palace Hotel's murals and Friday two-up to sunset at the Living Desert sculptures, a Green Lime Spider at Bell's and the Mundi Mundi Lookout. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 2 are free.
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For couples: 5 date ideas in Broken Hill
The Palace, home of Broken Hill's two-up licence. Photo: Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
Friday night two-up at the Palace
Broken Hill ran an illegal two-up school off Argent Street for much of the 1900s. Since 1992 the city has held a permit to play every day of the year, and the Palace holds that single licence. Friday night is when a game usually runs; bring coins and toss a few.
When Usually Fridays from 9pm
Cost Free to watch; bet what you like
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The Pro Hart Gallery on Wyman Street. Photo: Mattinbgn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
An hour in the Pro Hart Gallery
Pro Hart painted almost every day of his life, travelled the world and stayed in Broken Hill. His gallery in the north of town shows the outback scenes he made famous. Entry costs less than a coffee.
When Daily 10am to 2pm (hours changed in March 2026)
Cost $5 each, or $3 concession
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
BROKEN HILL
Reclined under the outback sky with Outback Astronomy
Ten minutes out of town, the nearest city lights are 330 kilometres away. A guide talks you through the sky through a headset while you look through binoculars and telescopes. The PLUS ticket adds a reclined chair, a sleeping bag in cool months, a grazing snack and a drink.
When Evening sky shows on set nights, timed to the Moon; see the calendar (Hang out with the Stars runs in the warmer months). Online booking only
Cost Hang out with the Stars: $90 each standard (bench seat), $175 each PLUS
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
A camel in the scrub near Silverton. Photo: Jjron · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
SILVERTON
A sunset camel ride through Silverton
A family camel farm takes you on its premium ride through the old mining town. You pass right in front of the Silverton Hotel and the stone ruins, then climb to high ground to watch the sun set. Book for two.
When Daily; about 1.5 hours, timed for sunset. Rides book out a few days ahead
Cost $90 each
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Flying Doctor aircraft in the Broken Hill hangar, 2009. Photo: Mattinbgn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
The Flying Doctor's heritage hangar
The Royal Flying Doctor Service opened a new visitor centre at its Broken Hill base in February 2025. Walk among the old aeromedical planes, from a Fox Moth to a King Air, inside the hangar they flew from. Then sit at John Flynn's desk and watch the film about today's crews.
When Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Cost $25 each, or $20 concession
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Food and drink: 4 date ideas in Broken Hill
The Palace Hotel on Argent Street. Photo: Simon Yeo from Pakenham, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
Dinner under the murals at the Palace Hotel
Built in 1889 as a temperance coffee palace, the Palace became a pub in 1892. Its walls are covered in landscape murals, each with water in it so the bar feels like an outback oasis. Start with a drink in the Front Bar, then eat in the Sidebar restaurant. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert filmed scenes here.
When Lunch and dinner seven days; roughly 12pm to 2pm and from 5pm or 6pm, varying with the season
Cost Pay per meal; the current menu is by QR code in the bar, so check prices on the night
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Bell's Milk Bar on Patton Street. Photo: Christopher Wood · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
A Green Lime Spider at Bell's Milk Bar
Bell's calls itself Australia's oldest milk bar. It began in 1892 as a sweet shop making its own cordials, and still mixes shakes and sodas from those handmade syrups. Share a malt, or a waffle with ice cream.
When Daily 10am to 5pm
Cost Waffles with ice cream $12; shakes and sodas priced in store
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
BROKEN HILL
Morning tour and tasting at Broken Hill Distillery
The distillery hides in a plain building on Thomas Street. The 11am tour walks you through how the spirits are made and ends with a tasting flight. Stay on for lunch and a drink in the outdoor area.
When Tours Wednesday to Sunday at 11am; the bar opens Wednesday to Sunday from noon
Cost Tour $25 each, which includes a $20 tasting flight and $25 off your first bottle
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The Silverton Hotel. Photo: Sheba_Also 43,000 photos · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
SILVERTON
A cold one at the Silverton Hotel, then the Mundi Mundi Lookout
Silverton's pub is one of the most filmed hotels in the country. Photos from Wake in Fright, Razorback and Mission Impossible II hang inside, and a black Beetle out front nods to Mad Max. After a beer and a pub meal, drive up to the Mundi Mundi Lookout for the view over the endless plains.
When Pub open Monday to Saturday 8am till late, Sunday 10am to 10pm
Cost Free to visit; pay for drinks and pub meals
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Views and climbs: 2 date ideas in Broken Hill
The plains from the Living Desert hills. Photo: Sheba_Also 43,000 photos · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
Sunset at the Living Desert sculptures
Sandstone sculptures from a 1993 symposium crown a hilltop in the Living Desert. Walk the 900-metre trail up from the sanctuary car park, or drive to the top. Stay while the sun goes down; the gates stay open for about half an hour after sunset.
When Daily, 8:30am until about half an hour after sunset (from 6am in December to February)
Cost $10 each, or $7 concession; pay by tap at the pay bay on the way in
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The old Day Dream smelter. Photo: Peter Neaum · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
SILVERTON
Go underground at the Day Dream Mine
Drive through the Apollyon Valley to an old silver mine 28 kilometres out of town. A guide takes you down into the tunnels and voids the early miners left behind. Order scones back on top.
When Tours 10am and 11:30am, about 1.5 hours. Outside school holidays open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; daily in NSW and Victorian school holidays (not summer). Book by phone
Cost Underground tour $40 each ($48 on Sundays and public holidays); scones $8.50
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Shows and music: 1 date ideas in Broken Hill
The art gallery on Argent Street after dark. Photo: Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BROKEN HILL
Art After Dark at the Broken Hill City Art Gallery
Every second month the gallery opens late with a bar, live music, artist talks and demonstrations. Drop into the life drawing session or just wander the shows with a drink. The 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize exhibition opened on 7 October.
When Next one Friday 16 October 2026, 6pm to 9pm; held every two months
Cost $10 each at the door (free for gallery members); drinks extra
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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