6 highlights of our upcoming over-60s trip to Broken Hill

All throughout the year, travel lovers from the Starts at 60 community get together to explore Australia and the broader world.

Travel at 60’s dedicated over-60s social getaways are more than just tours; they provide a genuine chance to make new friends. Whether you’re going solo, as a couple or with a group, everybody is warmly welcome to join the fun.

Among the most varied and interesting escapes on offer: our trip to Broken Hill and Outback New South Wales.

Today we’re thrilled to announce this popular over-60s social getaway is back for another year, with four departures lined up between the lovely cooler months of June-September.

Here are just a few of the many experiences you could soon enjoy with a great group of over-60 travellers…

Visit the famous Palace Hotel

First opened in 1889 as “Mario’s Palace”, this is easily one of Australia’s most striking and distinctive pubs. You’ll find beautiful renaissance-inspired artwork and painted landscapes in practically every direction – including the ceiling!

If you’re feeling lucky, you can also try your hand at a game of two-up. Broken Hill is the only place where you can legally play this game on a regular basis!

Spend a (surprisingly comfortable) night in an underground motel

These cosy “dugouts” (carved into the side of Poor Man’s Hill at White Cliffs) were originally part of a humble family home. As nearby hotel accommodation overflowed, the Hornby family offered more and more visitors the chance to sleep underground, to the point that it eventually became a full-fledged hotel.

The rooms here offer a unique escape: no TV, no phone coverage, and with bathrooms placed on the edge of the complex to maintain a tranquil atmosphere. No matter how harsh the outside temperature gets, it remains a pleasant 22-23 degrees here all year round.

See the desert sculptures light up at sunset

No tour of Broken Hill is complete without a peaceful stroll through the Living Desert Reserve.

At the centre of the reserve is a hill with 12 sandstone artworks. These now-iconic pieces were commissioned in 1993 from artists all around the world. Each tells a different story; each is designed to highlight the landscape and feel truly vivid and alive as the sun sets.

Explore the stunning Pro Hart Gallery

This one-of-a-kind gallery celebrates a truly remarkable Aussie artist and his many passions.

Not only will you see his famous depictions of outback life; you’ll get a great sense of who he truly was as a painter, collector, inventor, sculptor, performance artist and a human being.

Alongside a huge range of Pro’s own creations; you’ll also find hundreds of works by other artists — from local legends to international icons like Claude Monet.

Journey through Menindee & Kinchega National Park

The highlight of this natural escape is the wetlands cruise on the River Lady; a special chance to get up close and personal with the abundant local birds and wildlife.

You’ll also discover a whole new appreciation of both Ancient Indigenous history and the stories of more recent European settlers.

Tour “Australia’s liveliest ghost town”

Silverton has less than 50 residents, but it drives a great tourist trade, and has served as a filming location for many iconic Aussie films, from Priscilla to Mad Max 2.

Attractions include a Mad Max museum, a great range of charming local galleries, lovingly preserved historic sites from the town’s heyday, and of course, the local pub.

More experiences on this varied nine-day adventure:

• Explore the city highlights of Broken Hill, including Miner’s Memorial and Geo Centre
• Embark on a “Taste of the Artback” tour, covering the city’s most vibrant art galleries
• Get a whole new appreciation of local history at the The Royal Flying Doctor Service and Sulphide St Railway & Historical Centre
• Enjoy a day of exploration in the charming outback town of White Cliffs
• Best of all, you’ll get to share the journey with a great group of new over-60 friends.

Prices for this 8-night getaway start at $2,395 per person twin share and $2,995 for solo travellers.

Click here to learn more, or give Travel at 60 a call now on 1300 414 198 to chat with one of our friendly Australian travel experts.