Adelaide to Brisbane road trip via Barrier Highway: Distance & drive stops
Burra to Broken Hill
After Burra, the Barrier Highway enters the outback, with only the Yunta roadhouse for company before reaching Broken Hill. This is the leg of the journey where you cross from South Australia to New South Wales.
4 Broken Hill experiences to book in advance
- Tour to quirky outback town, Silverton – Mad Max country.
- Sunset tour of the Outback Sculpture Park – take photos in the best light.
- Day trip to the opal mines of White Cliffs.
- Head into the outback to see ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Broken Hill might just be the quintessential outback city. Great Broken Hill attractions include the Living Desert State Park, the Big Picture at the Silver City Mint and Art Centre and the underground mine tours in neighbouring Silverton.
Broken Hill accommodation options include the affordable Ibis Styles, the art deco Royal Exchange Hotel and central Comfort Inn.
Click through for the next section: NSW Outback.