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Day 1: 8.30am pick up from your Dubbo accommodation
by Tri State Safaris. This morning we have an easy drive
via Gulargambone to Llightening Ridge. After lunch we
explore this fascinating area, rich in opal, and famous
as the only place in the world where black opal is
mined. We check out local opal shops, art galleries, the
naturally heated thermal spring baths, the award winning
Black Queen, and even try your luck fossicking for the
elusive "colour". Overnight in Motel accommodation. (L,D) Day 2:
This morning we travel to Brewarrina, where we visit the
famous aboriginal fish traps, built 40,000 years ago. We
then head to the historic river port of Bourke where we
spend the afternoon exploring some of the highlights of
this unique outback town. Mid afternoon we head towards
Louth, subject of one of Henry Lawson's poems, and then
follow the Darling River to Trilby Station where we will
experience some real county hospitality. Trilby is an
historic 130,000 acre sheep station on the banks of the
Darling River. Overnight in either the cottages or
comfortable shearer's quarters.
(LB,L,D)
Day 3: Leaving Trilby this morning we head
towards Tilpa for a look around and visit to the pub,
which is about a hundred years old and full of
character. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way today as
we travel through Paroo-Darling National Park on our way
to the outback opal mining town of
White Cliffs. White
Cliffs is Australia's oldest commercial opal field. Here
we meet some real outback characters, visit underground
dwellings and opal showrooms and try your luck noodling
for opal. Our accommodation tonight is at the famous
Underground Motel.
(LB,L,D)
Day 4: After a hearty breakfast we head
through a variety of amazing landscapes on our way to
the iconic outback town of Tibooburra. After a good look
around we travel through Sturt NP on our way to Cameron
Corner, where the 3 states meet. Here we check out the
"Corner Post" and enjoy a drink at the Corner Store.
Overnight accommodation at Cameron Corner.
(B, L,D)
Day 5: This morning we travel through remote
back country towards the historic township of
Milparinka,
virtually a ghost town that was once the centre of a
thriving gold mining settlement. There is much to see
including Depot Glen and Pooles Grave. After lunch it's
back on the road to Broken Hill for overnight Motel or
B&B accommodation. (LB,L,D)
Day 6: After breakfast it's all aboard to
spend the morning exploring Silverton, almost a ghost
town, and hoome to many artists, the famous Coin Carver
and Silverton pub, the site of many movies and TV
commercials. Be amazed by the vastness of Mundi Mundi
plains, before enjoying lunch at the Silverton Cafe.
This afternoon we explore some of the many galleries in
Broken Hill before taking in the breathtaking views at
the Sculpture Symposium. (LB,L) |
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