Silverton was established in 1883 and began is history as a mining town. Located 25 km north-west of Broken Hill, Silverton has a variety of 19th-century buildings; some restored as museums and art galleries. The town has attracted film-makers for decades with the Silverton Hotel and surrounds being used for Australian productions such as "Mad Max 2", "A Town Like Alice" and "Dirty Deeds". You can even see a replica of the "Mad Max" pursuit vehicle, which is situated next to the Silverton Hotel.
