Our next main stop was Yeppoon but as it was an eight-to-nine-hour drive without stops, we decided to spend a night at Emerald to break the journey. As luck had it, we were able to catch up with Shane and Sandra Ames so we could celebrate Judy’s birthday together. It was very good of them to organize their trip in a way that allowed this to happen.
We also stopped at Barcaldine to have a look around. This is a very interesting little town with lots to see. If there is a next time we will make sure we can stop for longer.
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Barcaldine
Heading to Emerald
Yeppoon
Broken Hill is an old mining town (mining is still going) on the edge of the NSW Outback. Just driving around town is very interesting and there are a few key things that you need to see when visiting.
There are lots of interesting things to see in and around Broken Hill. Highlights for us included the Silver City Mint and Art Centre, the Line of Load Miners Memorial, Silverton and of course the Pro Hart Art Gallery.
The photographs below show some of the Big Picture’, the World’s Largest Acrylic Painting on Canvas by a single artist which is displayed at the Silver City Mint and Art Centre.
Line of Load Miners Memorial
The Memorial is a must do if you are in the area. Both the display and the views from the Memorial are worth taking in. There is a cafe there but unfortunately it was closed when called in. The photopgraph’s below show a little of this site.
Silverton
Visiting Silverton is a must do if you are in this area. The four main attractions are the Museum, Hotel, the Art Gallery and the Mad Max Museum. The Photographs below are taken from the Hotel precent.
Mad Max 2 Museum
Pro Hart Art Gallery
The photographs below show a little of this Gallery. Truly amazing place.
