Welcome
The Mine Host has the best location in Broken Hill, efficient friendly service & modern facilities. The motel is a 5-minute walk to restaurants, Club's shopping and the business strip of the city Broken Hill - the Silver City. Not just a stop over, but a unique experience of the Australian bush and an insight into one of the World’s richest ore bodies.
From the pictureous sunsets to the grand old gum trees that dot the red earth and the big red kangaroos, Broken Hill is a remarkable holiday destination. You to can experience its excitement in total comfort when making your base the Mine Host Motel.
The year was 1883 and a major event in the history of mining in Australia when the first mining lease was pegged out in Broken Hill. Charles Rasp, a boundary rider on the Mount Gipps Station came across what he first thought to be tin oxide but to his surprise and to the fellow syndicate of seven they had stumbled across one of the world’s richest ore bodies.
Travel 11km out of town with the blue hues of the barrier rangers in the distance to Silverton the liveliest ghost town in Australia.
Hop on a camel and ride through the township visit the famous Silverton Pub which has more name changes than you can imagine due to the movies it has featured in. Drive a little further out and on top of the Mundi Mundie lookout it is here you can see that the earth is indeed round.
Menindee Lakes is an hours drive, this lakes system has the capacity to hold three and a half times the volume of Sydney Harbour and is seven and a half times the area.
Visit Pro Harts amazing gallery and his unique cars. Take in the breath taking big picture in the Silver City Mint and Art Centre, or buy some beautiful Broken Hill silver. You to can experience its excitement in total comfort when making your base the Mine Host Motel.
The team at the Mine host looks forward to being your host soon!