The Best Broken Hill Accommodation For Every Type Of Traveller

Planning a trip to Broken Hill? There’s a stay to match all types of travellers that roll on into this town.

The outback town has attracted dreamers, miners and artists for decades. When it comes to Broken Hill, you better believe you’re going to want more than a night. From a desert church to a farm stay out at the station, we’ve put together the best Broken Hill accommodation below. And if you’d rather set up in the great outdoors, we’ve also rounded up the best Broken Hill caravan sites and camping spots.

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If you have to pick just one Broken Hill stay, make it Eldee Station out on the Mundi Mundi Plains. Out from town, this award-winning sheep and cattle station pairs guest suites and swag camping with front-row seats to the Milky Way each night.

Unusual Broken Hill stays

Broken Hill Outback Church Stay, Broken Hill

A luxury stay in a converted church that’s over a century old might not be what you pictured for your stay in the outback town of Broken Hill, but you won’t in any way regret making that booking.

The Broken Hill Outback Church Stay is a charming mix of the old and new, with its Romanesque church fittings and the antique altar, paired with the ensuite limestone-clad spa bathroom. Book this property or the associated Presbytery and Cottage properties. Covered parking is available, along with disabled access (just contact the owners to discuss).

Address: 127 Patton Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880

Eldee Station

An eco-credentialled sheep and cattle farm 60 kilometres from Broken Hill, Eldee Station is an award-winning farm stay out on the vast expanse of the Mundi Mundi Plains.

It’s a desert accommodation with a more remote location that makes it ideal for those wanting to check out the magnificent Milky Way in the night sky, far from any city lights. Pick from their guest suites or their camping ground, before embarking on a 4WD adventure to the back of beyond. There’s plenty of parking on site, and for accessibility information, call ahead.

Address: 2886 Wilangee Rd, Silverton NSW 2880

The Palace Hotel Broken Hill

The Palace Hotel in Broken Hill — The Priscilla suite is celebrated for its kitsch aesthetic. (Credit: Destination NSW)

Pack those heels for a stay at The Palace Hotel Broken Hill: famous for its starring role in The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Make like characters Bernadette, Adam and Tick and book in for a night among the fabulously kitsch Aussie landscape murals of The Palace. Next, sashay on down for its Wednesday karaoke and see where the night takes you. There’s public parking to make your grand arrival easy, plus step-free access and mobility-aid-friendly lifts: because everyone deserves their moment in the Palace.

Address: 227 Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880

Best self-contained Broken Hill stays

The Worker’s Hut, Fowlers Gap

Want more rustic than renovated? Get a taste of the lonely nature of mining life with a romantic stay at The Worker’s Hut, a Broken Hill Airbnb with free parking.

The trip out will take about half an hour, but believe us, it’s worth it. Arrive at an open-plan rustic cottage, perfect for couples looking to get away from it all among the red dirt.

 Address: Fowlers Gap, New South Wales

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Hillside Haven Cottage

Chasing something pet-friendly with a splash of heritage charm? Hillside Haven Cottage is a refurbished 1920s, couple-run joint out Pro Hart Gallery way.

This three-bedder has its family ABCs sorted – air con, barbecue and crib – plus games to keep the kids busy by day and a fire pit for tall tales under the outback stars by night. Free on-site parking seals the deal.

Address: Broken Hill, New South Wales

Best Broken Hill motels

Sturt Motel Broken Hill

Sturt Motel in Broken Hill — This pet-friendly motel is a convenient stop for road trippers. (Credit: Sturt Motel)

If ever a town were built for road-tripping, Broken Hill would take the top prize. For an affordable night in a cosy bed, the Sturt Motel is a pet-friendly pick.

Options range from double to superior rooms that sleep three, with continental breakfast available. A massive bonus in the Broken Hill weather? Its alluring swimming pool, a dive in which is the best way to wind down after a hot, bothersome drive.

There’s plenty of off-street parking for road-trippers rolling in, and disabled access is available.

Address: 153 Rakow St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Red Earth Motel Broken Hill

If you’d rather choose a motel with apartment accommodation, look no further than the Red Earth Motel. With its mix of studios, multi-roomed apartments and disability-access studio apartments, Red Earth is a great choice for families or those travelling out west as a larger group. Each apartment has a kitchen or kitchenette, with the three-bedroom apartments even coming with laundry facilities.

Each guest can make use of the Red Earth pool, barbecue area and 24-hour reception service.

Address: 469 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Best Broken Hill hotels

The Imperial Fine Accommodation

Pick something a little bit special with a stay at this historical and heritage-renovated hotel. Once you’ve parked and checked in, challenge your travel companions to a game of billiards in the old front bar. Or (and we wouldn’t blame you if this was the case) go straight to their courtyard. There you will find a saltwater, solar-heated pool, as well as the shade of apricot trees under which you can settle with a good book.

Address: 88 Oxide St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

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The Astra Broken Hill

The Astra in Broken Hill — The Astra has preserved its heritage charm. (Credit: Broken Hill City Council)

Dating back to the 1890s, The Astra has retained its heritage features and charms despite the passage of time (and the addition of an al fresco cocktail bar and scrummy dessert bar). Book into one of its eight suites – or its historical two-bedroom cottage out of town – to spend a night or two in this beautiful old building. There’s free on-site parking available.

Address: 393 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

ibis Styles Broken Hill

While this is an affordable hotel that remains a favourite among business travellers and road trippers alike, it might be the ibis Styles’ S-Que Restaurant that first draws your attention – a spot you can also order room service from – serving up a wide range of dishes, including New Zealand oysters, scotch fillet steak and paella. Rooms at the ibis Styles Broken Hill range from standard doubles to family options.

Address: 120 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Best Broken Hill campgrounds and caravan parks

Broken Hill Tourist Park

Rolling into town with a caravan, motorhome, tent – and the whole crew (dog included)? Broken Hill Tourist Park has you close to town without giving up those big outback skies. It runs the gamut from self-contained cabin digs (air con and heating unite!) to powered and unpowered sites on chipboard and bitumen pads. Cool off in the pool, fire up the undercover barbecue and fire pits, and let the kids loose on the playground and jumping pillow. The park welcomes people with access needs.

Address: 142 Rakow St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Broken Hill Outback Resort

Overlooking the rugged Barrier Ranges, this family and dog-friendly park and resort doesn’t just have spots for caravanning and camping but also has 24 self-contained cabins to choose from.

Options at this wheelchair-accessible stay include cabins with deck barbecues and double spa baths, as well as kitchenettes and interconnection rooms.

If you don’t fancy cooking, the heritage-listed Mt Gipps Hotel is on the property and serves up pub food.

Address: Barrier Hwy, Broken Hill NSW 2880

With more than 60 nationalities calling it home and a century of Italian influence shaping its paddocks and plates, Griffith is a regional Australian town with serious culinary cred.

It might feel surprising to learn that Griffith is one of Australia’s leading food destinations. In-the-know Italians have understood this for generations, drawn to the Riverina region’s fertile soils that reminded them of the terrain they’d left behind more than a century ago. These days, Griffith supplies much of the nation’s pantry: 95 per cent of Australia’s prunes come from the region, it’s the country’s largest citrus-growing area, and it’s a leading producer of almonds and walnuts. Even the pickles in every McDonald’s burger nationwide are produced in Griffith. This is not just a farming town; the Griffith food scene is leading the way.

Here, culinary confidence is rooted in migration. Italian families began arriving from 1913, with a second wave settling after the Second World War. Today, Griffith has the highest proportion of Italian ancestry of any Local Government Area in Australia. Add to that more than 60 nationalities represented across the community and you have a town where food is driven not by trends, but by tradition. Griffith’s motto, ‘Taste our culture’, isn’t marketing spin; it’s the reality.

Where the vines tell a story

A hand pouring wine into a glass, with a table filled with food. — Uncover the stories behind every glass. (Image: Destination NSW)

The Riverina has long been dubbed the food bowl of Australia, but it’s also a wine region that remains largely under the radar. What sets Griffith apart is that every one of its wineries is family-owned, many spanning generations.

Calabria Family Wines is one of the region’s standard-bearers. The Calabria story began in 1945 when Francesco Calabria planted his first vines; today, the family continues to shape the region’s identity while also stewarding the historic McWilliam’s Wines brand. McWilliam’s was the first winery to plant vines in the area, and its barrel-shaped cellar door – complete with a soaring stained-glass window – remains one of the most distinctive in regional NSW.

Yarran Wines, run by the Brewer family, showcases estate-grown fruit across Mediterranean varietals that thrive in the warm climate. Expect bold reds and textured whites that reflect both heritage and innovation.

Set inside the old ambulance station, Harvest HQ is owned and operated by the Riverina Winemakers Association and pours a rotating selection of local wines under one roof. It also features spirits from The Aisling Distillery, reinforcing the region’s collaborative approach to craft.

At the table

A flat lay of a steak. — Dine where tradition meets a bold new generation. (Image: Visit Griffith)

If the vineyards tell one story, the dining rooms tell another. Griffith’s restaurants are where tradition and next-gen confidence meet.

Zecca Handmade Italian occupies the former Rural Bank building, an imposing Art Deco landmark from the late 1930s. ‘Zecca’ means money print, and the name is a nod to the Zecca di Venezia in Venice. Here, find the Riverina’s only producer of dried artisan pasta and traditional Italian recipes. Importantly, the growers and producers supplying the kitchen are listed on the menu as a transparent expression of the region’s farm-to-table ethos.

Established in 1977 and still run by the Vico family, La Scala puts authentic Italian cuisine on centre stage. Expect handmade pasta, traditional wood-fired pizzas, slow-cooked sauces and dishes that follow recipes guarded like family heirlooms. For something more contemporary, Bull & Bell in Gem Hotel is a shrine to the Euro-style steakhouse that works closely with local farmers and artisans to showcase Riverina produce.

And then there are the institutions. Bertoldo’s Pasticceria, now in its third generation, draws locals daily for cannoli, biscotti, crostoli and house-made gelato, alongside classic sausage rolls and potato pies. La Piccola Grosseria feels like stepping into an Italian alimentari, its shelves lined with continental goods that wouldn’t feel out of place in Puglia.

Meanwhile, Limone celebrates local and seasonal produce across breakfast and lunch menus, enriched by the produce and stories of Piccolo Family Farm. Find pastries and sourdough baked daily, and pop into the onsite retail pantry for products from regional producers – including the Piccolo family’s own wine range, Caro Piccolo.

From the source

A plated Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod dish. — Taste world-renowned Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod, straight from its source. (Image: Visit Griffith)

Behind every menu is a producer. Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is perhaps Griffith’s most high-profile export; the brand’s Murray cod and Aquna Gold Murray Cod Caviar have achieved global recognition. In October 2024, Aquna presented its products to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the NSW Premier’s Community BBQ in Parramatta. Impressed by the producer’s sustainable farming practices, the King requested the cod be sent to Buckingham Palace – not bad for a fish farm in regional NSW.

Mandolé Orchard champions almonds grown on a family-run farm, transforming them into almond milk and value-added products. At Morella Grove, olives are pressed into premium olive oil and pantry staples that speak to Griffith’s Mediterranean heart. These producers are not peripheral; they are central to the town’s culinary ecosystem. Learn about local sustainable farming practices during a farm tour.

Mark your calendar

A woman walking past a food mural, something you can spot during A Taste of Italy Griffith. — Plan your visit around A Taste of Italy Griffith. (Image: Visit Griffith)

For a town that helps stock Australia’s supermarkets, Griffith has remained curiously absent from the national dining conversation. That’s beginning to change. If you’ve been searching for a regional food destination with substance, heritage and a clear sense of identity, you’ll find it here in the Riverina, right under your nose.

Time your visit to the Riverina region to coincide with A Taste of Italy Griffith, held every August. This week-long celebration of Italian heritage and culture offers a wide range of Italian-inspired events and experiences to enjoy. Expect long-table lunches, wine tasting experiences, cooking classes and a Makers in the Piazza market. The headline event is a ticketed long lunch – Festa delle Salsicce (Salami Festival) – where winners of the best salami are announced.

Start planning your foodie getaway at visitgriffith.com.au.

The best Broken Hill accommodation for every type of traveller

Planning a trip to Broken Hill? There’s a stay to match all types of travellers that roll on into this town.

In short

Unusual Broken Hill stays