Arrive in Broken Hill in the afternoon on suggested flights from Sydney and transfer to the hotel (group transfer included in tour price if using suggested flight; please check with us). Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements including extra nights’ accommodation before the tour.

At 15:00 meet your tour leader Alex McKay and fellow tour members for a welcome briefing at the hotel before visiting the Living Desert Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. Nestled on a hilltop amongst the Barrier Ranges, discover 12 sandstone artworks that highlight the outback skyline and the scenery at sunset.

Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner with Alex and fellow tour members at a local restaurant.

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This morning, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Museum, which presents the history and operations of doctors, nurses, pilots and communities in the service of those who live and work in remote places.

Then, continue to the outback town of Silverton and wander through the historic streets, many of which have appeared in films, before visiting the Gaol and Historical Museum to examine tools of the trades of mining, exhibits and artefacts.

Return to Broken Hill in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant.

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Today, enjoy a walking tour of the historic town centre showcasing Victorian and Art Deco buildings and learn about the town’s mining history. Visit the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, the oldest art gallery in regional NSW, housed in the magnificent Sully’s Emporium building. The gallery showcases a rich artistic heritage including Australian colonial and contemporary artists, and a large representation of leading Indigenous artists.

Continue to the Pro Hart Gallery, a tribute to the iconic artist who painted Australian scenes in the brilliant hues of the outback. Located in his studio and house, the gallery displays colourful artworks including sculptures, paintings and sketches.

Enjoy some time at leisure to further explore the town at your own pace, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

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This morning, travel to the stunning Mutawintji National Park. This spectacular desert region shows evidence of continuous use by Aboriginal people for thousands of years and is home to the famous hand stencil art of local Aboriginal communities. Dominated by the Bynguano Ranges, whose vibrant crimson colour dramatically captures changes in the light, the ruggedly beautiful park includes important cultural and historic sites, as well as spectacular gorges. Enjoy a private guided tour led by a local Aboriginal guide, learn about the dreamtime story of Kuluwirru (an ancient ancestor god) and discover the superb rock engravings.

Return to Broken Hill in the late afternoon; the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

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Today, depart Broken Hill and travel to Mungo, stopping en route at the picturesque Menindee Lakes with colonies of swans, pelicans, ducks and egrets living on its banks.

Enjoy lunch in Pooncarie, a historic village and – during the 19th century – an important river port. The town’s wharf was once a vital stopping place for river steamers as they plied the Darling River en route to Menindee and Wilcannia.

Arrive at Mungo Lodge in the late afternoon, located at the doorstep of the stunning Mungo National Park, and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

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Explore the World Heritage Mungo National Park, providing a unique insight into the ancient landscapes of Australia, formed by dry lake basins and sand formations. Enjoy a private tour led by an Aboriginal guide and learn about the significant archaeological discoveries of Mungo Lady and Man, the world’s oldest human cremations, which are testament to Indigenous history and culture dating back over thousands of years.

Return to the hotel for lunch followed by some time at leisure.

In the late afternoon, return to Mungo National Park for a sunset tour over the scenic Walls of China, a 33-kilometre chain of white dunes on the southeastern edge of the Lake Mungo lunette. Appreciate these spectacularly shaped sand and clay dunes, carved over thousands of years of erosion, and the breathtaking lunar landscapes before returning to the lodge for dinner.

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Depart Mungo and travel to Mildura. There, visit the Mildura Arts Centre, a major art and culture hub in North West Victoria including a regional art gallery, a performing arts theatre, a sculpture park and an historic mansion built in 1889.

Continue to a local restaurant to celebrate the conclusion of the tour with a farewell lunch with Alex and fellow travellers.

After lunch, transfer to Mildura Airport (group transfer included in tour price) for suggested flights departing from 17:00. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour, or travel insurance (highly recommended).

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