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Far West

It doesn’t take long to fall under the spell of the Far West region, where Broken Hill stars. There’s the awesome natural landscapes plus colourfu...

By Explore
Updated September 20, 2022, first published February 22, 2021

It doesn’t take long to fall under the spell of the Far West region, where Broken Hill stars.

There’s the awesome natural landscapes plus colourful history and a great arts trail.

Towns include Ivanhoe, Menindee, Silverton, Tibooburra, White Cliff and Wilcannia.

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