Lake Hart is situated on the Stuart Highway, approximately 40ks NW of Woomera. Sensational views can be had from the rest area or by taking a short stroll down to the lake’s edge. Some years ago, salt was scrapped off the surface of the dried lake bed. All that remains from this operation are a few rusted out remnants of a bygone era.
The Missile Park in the heart of Woomera Village showcases an amazing collection of peace and war time relics. This outdoor defence museum presents visitors with an extraordinary display of rockets, missiles, aircraft and bombs that have been tested at the Range as well as a multitude of historical information. On display at Missile Park is a Canberra Bomber, Meteor Jet, Jindivik Target Jet and Black Arrow Rocket.
For many kilometres prior to entering to the Woomera region brings about a barren and arid landscape with many dried salt lakes scatted across the region. Not a good place to break down or run out of fuel.
The Living Desert Flora and Fauna Sanctuary is located 9kms from Broken Hill In addition to the scenic lookout, visitors can see a range for wild flowers such as the beautiful Sturt Pea.
The Living Desert sculptures are located around 10.5ks from Broken Hill. This major attraction has twelve large red sandstone sculptures which highlight the skyline on the hilltop. The best time to see the sculptures is at dawn or just before sunset in the glow of the low sun. Unfortunately for us, there was heavy cloud and we missed seeing them at their best.
The historic Day Dream Mine was established in 1882 is located northwest of Silverton and about 20 kilometres outside of Broken Hill. Mining continued up until 1983. During its heyday the mine employed 150 men and 20 boys, the youngest only eight years old. Underground and surface tours are conducted daily. The tours enable visitors to see the old mine workings to see how this mine once operated.
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.
