Wilcannia to Broken Hill road trip: Distance, drive time & fuel stops
The Wilcannia to Broken Hill drive covers a 197km distance in around 2h2m. But a better road trip itinerary will have a slight detour to the Menindee Lakes.
The Wilcannia to Broken Hill is a long, dusty drive through outback New South Wales. It forms the final leg of a road trip from Dubbo to Broken Hill, or Sydney to Broken Hill.
This is, euphemistically, a drive for those who like a lot of big open space and feeling of being far from anywhere.
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Wilcannia to Broken Hill distance and driving time
The Wilcannia to Broken Hill drive is 197km in distance, with an estimated driving time of around two hours and two minutes. That’s if you go straight along the Barrier Highway.
Wilcannia to Broken Hill fuel stops
If you do go straight along the Barrier Highway, the only realistic place to stop is the Little Topar Roadhouse, where you can stock up on fuel and snacks.
Wilcannia to Broken Hill road trip via Menindee
However, if you want to make this a more interesting road trip, you can divert south-west along the West Wilcannia Road to Menindee. Here, you can explore the Menindee Lakes in Kinchega National Park. The best way of doing this is on a River Lady cruise, which goes along the Darling River.
Going via Menindee, the Wilcannia to Broken Hill road trip is 267km long, with a driving time of around two hours and nine minutes.
Things to do in Broken Hill include wandering around the Living Desert sculptures and enjoying the Mad Max II Museum in Silverton.
Broken Hill accommodation options include the peppy Ibis Styles, the art deco Royal Exchange Hotel and usefully central Comfort Inn.
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