Used mainly by those in the mining industry, and located in the west of New South Wales, close to both the city of Adelaide and Broken Hill, Broken Hill Airport is a very important airport for industrial Australia. The city of Broken Hill has a great many different names, from The Silver City to Oasis of the West, and is perhaps best known for its ‘Living Desert' sculptures which adorn the city.
Renting a car at Broken Hill Airport means that the whole of New South Wales will be at your disposal, and you will be able to visit not only the city of Broken Hill, but Adelaide as well.
Film buffs will recognise the city of Broken Hill almost immediately from some of their favourite movies. It has been the location for films such as Mad Max 2, and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert with Lord of the Rings star Hugo Weaving. There are many mining tours that visitors can undertake, as well as the man made Steven's Creek Reservoir, which makes for a beautiful walk.
For those who want to explore Stephen's Creek, renting a car at Broken Hill Airport makes travelling there simple and trouble-free.
Close by to Broken Hill Airport is Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It is one of the largest cities in the country and has plenty for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Most notably, it has plenty of festivals on offer from the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, to the Adelaide Festival of Ideas, they even host the largest Christmas parade in the world.
The city is only a short drive away from Broken Hill Airport, and should you be visiting during one of the many festival seasons, it makes for a must-see destination, even if you only head there for a day trip.
