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Discover the legendary Outback in safety and comfort

Darling River Run (8 nights) | Bourke, Brewarrina, Louth, Trilby Station, Menindee, Mildura, Mungo National Park, Wentworth and Broken Hill

Experience breathtaking views, learn about important historical sites and explore an amazing part of Australia on the unforgettable Darling River Run experience.

This incredible journey intertwines history with adventure, and will leave you with lifelong memories. 

Traveling almost 950 kilometres alongside the mighty Darling offers an opportunity like no other. Take in stunning vistas of Australian outback terrain as you follow in the footsteps of pioneering days past. Get insight into the fascinating history and culture that remains along this amazing stretch of the legendary river, and enjoy a thoroughly unforgettable experience.

With all inclusive accommodation, tours, transfers and most meals, this is your chance to discover real outback icons.

These tours depart from Broken Hill and are usually timed to fit in with the Outback Explorer Train that departs Sydney each Monday morning and arrives Monday night in Broken Hill, returning Tuesday mornings from Broken Hill and arriving back in Sydney on Tuesday night.

Discover the real outback and immerse yourself in a bygone world of historic mines, captivating landscapes, grand old pubs and picturesque miners' cottages. With boundless tales to tell and a true-blue local characters to meet around every corner, it’s not hard to see why Broken Hill is the first Australian city to be included on the National Heritage List. 

What's Included

With all inclusive accommodation, tours, transfers and most meals, this is your chance to discover the real outback.

Darling River Run

• 8 night tour (Monday to Tuesday)
• Displaying Bourke, Brewarrina, Louth, Trilby Station, Menindee, Mildura, Mungo National Park, Wentworth and Broken Hill.
• Key iconic locations Fish Traps, PV Jandra Paddle Boat, historic shearing sheds and working sheep stations, Tilpa Pub, the joining of Darling and Murray River, Mungo Man & Woman.
• 2025 Departure Date: 29th September. Join Silver City Tours for an Outback experience of a lifetime, in safety and comfort.

Other Silver City Tours

Corner Country Adventure

Explore the history, thriving art scene and culture of Australia's first heritage listed town, Broken Hill. Visit famous locations, including lively ghost towns and protected national parks. Try your luck at 'noodling' for opals in Australia's opal capital and enjoy unique accommodation experiences. Learn about the Aboriginal culture and history of the famed Corner Country as you visit the far edge of western New South Wales. Experience dramatic scenery, with red earth and blue skies as far as the eye can see.

• 8 night tour (Monday to Tuesday) Displaying Broken Hill, Silverton, Menindee, White Cliffs, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Packsaddle & Cameron Corner.
• Key iconic locations Miners Memorial, Living Dessert Sculptures, Silverton Hotel, Mad Max Museum, Day Dream Mine, Red Opal Mine, Dingo Fence & The Corner Post.
• 2025 Departure Dates: 28th April, 9th June, 8th September, 20th October.

Broken Hill Wanderer

Experience the real outback with Silver City Tours Broken Hill Wanderer. Take a step back in time and explore Australia's first heritage listed city, visit the surrounding regions of outback New South Wales and learn about the areas history and culture all to the backdrop of mesmerising Australian landscapes. Explore Australia's first heritage listed city's past as you visit historic buildings from a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the city's thriving art scene and learn about the Royal Flying Doctor service, its origins and importance to Australia. Explore the surrounding regions of outback New South Wales, where you'll visit lively ghost towns, picturesque national parks and iconic opal fields.

• 8 night tour (Monday to Tuesday)
• Displaying Broken Hill, Silverton, Menindee & White Cliffs.
• Key iconic locations Miners Memorial, Living Dessert Sculptures, RFDS, Silverton Hotel, Mad Max Museum, Geo Centre, Bells Milk Bar.
• White Cliffs features Red Earth Opal tour and overnight stay in White Cliffs Underground Motel.
• 2025 Departure Dates: 17th & 31st March, 14th & 28th April, 12th & 26th May, 16th June, 21st July, 18th August, 8th & 22nd September, 6th & 20th October, 3rd November.

Broken Hill Experience (Same as Wanderer but no White Cliffs)

Embark on a journey through Australia's past with Silver City Tours Broken Hill Experience. This tour takes you back in time to explore the city's rich history and thriving current day culture. Explore Australia's first heritage listed city's past as you visit grand old pubs and historic miners cottages. Immerse yourself in the city's thriving art scene and learn about the Royal Flying Doctor service, its origins and importance to Australia. You'll have the opportunity to discover the surrounding regions' lively ghost towns and protected national parks.

• 5 night tour (Monday to Saturday)
• Displaying Broken Hill, Silverton, Menindee & White Cliffs.
• Key iconic locations Miners Memorial, Living Dessert Sculptures, RFDS, Silverton Hotel, Mad Max Museum, Pro Harts Gallery, Bells Milk Bar.
• 2025 Departure Dates: 17th & 31st March, 14th & 28th April, 12th & 26th May, 16th June, 21st July, 18th August, 8th & 22nd September, 6th & 20th October, 3rd November.