A replica of Mad Max's V8 Pursuit Special interceptor (a 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT coupe) is parked next to the Silverton Hotel. The Mad Max II was filmed in and around the city in 1981. The odd set still stands today, dotted around the Mundi Mundi Plains. The road out past Silverton, towards Mundi Mundi plain, was used in many shots, primarily the opening chase, and the final truck wreck.
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.
From the past to the present. Large mullock heaps provide a back-drop to the town of Broken Hill. Further afield, a stands a large underground mining operation, which is testament to a long history of mining of silver, lead and zinc in the area.
Broken Hill is an isolated mining city in the far west of outback New South Wales, Australia. There are many historic buildings to see, mining equipment to ponder over and scenic drives to take and view the rugged outback in all its glory.
Mildura is located in the far north-western corner of Victoria, on the banks of the Murray River, around 550 kilometres from Melbourne. A famous natural attraction is the Murray River which offers many activities, such as paddle steamer cruises as shown in the photo above.
After short break, we are on the road again. As you can see from the blue line, we have quite a number of kilometres to travel on this segment of our Australian Tour.
