Broken Hill travel guide
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You're Going to Love Broken Hill
With a population of 18 430, Broken Hill is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Broken Hill deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Broken Hill
Where to Eat in Broken Hill
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Brewery - Tipsy Camel (81 Buck St) and Broken Hill Sturt Club (321 Blende St) are great picks.
When to visit Broken Hill
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Broken Hill in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Broken Hill, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Broken Hill
Plane
When flying to Broken Hill, you’ll arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Broken Hill departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Broken Hill is to pick up a car hire from Mildura, which is about 255 km from Broken Hill. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Mildura.
Airports near Broken Hill
Airlines serving Broken Hill
Where to stay in Broken Hill
Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Broken Hill
Most booked hotels in Broken Hill
Hiring a car in Broken Hill
Hiring a car in Broken Hill costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Broken Hill.
Expect to pay $2.29 per litre in Broken Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.47 and $36.63. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Broken Hill, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.