Local Attractions

There are many things to see in the Corner Country. In addition to the beauty of the unique landscape, a number of attractions reflect the aboriginal and European history, culture or diversity of our region. Especially mentioned are the following.

Albert township .The Albert township was part of the Albert Goldfields during the 1880s.

Bijerkerno Hills A range of rugged hills that forms part of the Barrier Ranges and lies to the north of Broken Hill.

Cameron Corner and the Wild Dog Fence. The junction of New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland, surveyed in 1880 by James Cameron. Gates in the Wild Dog allow visitors to the region to pass into adjoining states.

Cobham Lake . Local fresh water lake adjacent to Silver City Highway.

Church of the Corner, Tibooburra . Established in 1963 by the Australian Inland Mission.

Depot Glen. Just a few minutes from Milparinka, visitors to Depot Glen, Poole's Grave and Sturt's Cairn can gain an insight into the times of one of Australia's great expeditions, Captain Charles Sturt's 1845 search for the inland sea..

Dead Horse Gully . Camp site just 1 km from Tibooburra

Euriowie Gorge . Rugged gorge adjacent to Silver City Highway to the north of Broken Hill. Abandoned tin mining township of Euriowie stood alongside creek.

Evelyn Creek . Gum creek flowing past Milparinka. A waterhole in the creek provided water for the miners of the Mount Browne Goldfields.

Family Hotel, Tibooburra. Established 1883. Location of famous murals of artist Clifton Pugh and others.

Fort Grey . North western base camp of Charles Sturt’s expedition. Now part of Sturt National Park.

Fowler’s Gap . An arid land research station owned by the University of NSW situated on the Silver City Highway.

Gold Stamper . Ruins of gold stamp used on Granites Gold Field. See Gidgee Country Tours for a guided visit

Golden Gully Mining Site . Reconstruction of mining sites and methods, with interpretive material. Adjacent to Dead Horse Gully.

Good Friday Gold Diggings . Remains of early gold mining on the Albert Goldfields. Permission required from landholders to enter property of Mt Poole.

Gorge Loop Road . Scenic drive of 100 km through Sturt National park

Harry Blore Memorial Park. Take a break in Milparinka with a rest beneath a shaded rotunda, or watch the children as they play on our swing sets. A picnic table and seating is available. Located immediately opposite the Milparinka Courthouse and Barracks Visitor Centre.

Gum Vale Gorge . Ancient rugged creek bed with plentiful wildlife lying west of Tibooburra.

Hawker Gate . Gate into South Australia though the Wild Dog Fence.

Historic Grave . Eliza Kennedy Grave located in the Cobham Sandhills.

Iduna . Name of former shanty hotel near Cobham Lake

Jump-Up Loop Road . Scenic drive through Sturt National Park of 110 km

Innamincka Settlement on the Copper Creek in SA, famous for Burke and Wills and the Australian Inland Mission nurse's station. .

Milparinka Cemetery Like many communities in the region typhoid and dysentery were major killers in the early days of Milparinka.

Milparinka Courthouse The Milparinka Courthouse is a showcase of late nineteenth century architecture. On November 5th, 2002, the building was opened as Milparinka's Heritage Centre.

Milparinka Police Barracks Visitor Centre. Restored during 2004 and 2005, the Visitor Centre was officially opened on Easter Saturday 2005. Call in for a cup of coffee or tea, and a browse around the barrack's displays and interpretive reading material.

Built from local sandstone in the 1880s the police barracks remain in good relatively good condition, although the same cannot be said about the cells. Soon the buildings will be transferred to the Milparinka Heritage and Tourism Association. We plan to establish a Visitor Information Centre and souvenir shop in the building.

Milparinka Police Cells Gallery Milparinka's Police Cells are now restored, thanks to the Australian Government's Regional Partnerships program, and New South Wales Heritage. As part of the Barracks Visitor Centre business the cells are now used as an Art Gallery. Please ask for a key from the Visitor Centre.

Milparinka Native Plant Enterprise A community enterprise to grow native plants for sale as seeds, flowers or fruits. Developed with support from the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR)

Milparinka Walking Trail. The complexity of the Milparinka landscape is no longer apparent, so we plotted a route around the old township, marked specific locations and printed a brochure with map and site information. The guide is available from the Visitor Information Centre and the hotel.

Mt Browne Historic Township and Goldfields A short distance to the southwest of Milparinka lie the Mt Browne Goldfields. Formerly a part of the Albert fields, Mt Browne is a place filled with reminders of the difficult years of gold mining.

Mount Poole . Location of Depot Glen, Sturt’s Cairn and Poole’s Grave. Also local sheep station., west of Milparinka.

Mount Stuart . Station property adjacent to Tibooburra and Sturt Nat Park. Camping and prospecting by arrangement.

Mount Wood . A former station property now part of Sturt National Park. Features homestead accommodation, outdoor displays.

Ninety Mile Bore . Former public stock watering place on the Wanaaring Road

Olive Downs A former station property, now part of Sturt National Park. .

Packsaddle Roadhouse . Modern Roadhouse facility adjacent to Silver City Highway, 175 kms north of Broken Hill. Fuel and accommodation available.

Pioneer Park . Local history park in Tibooburra. Houses memorabilia and a full sized replica of Charles Sturt boat.

Sturt’s Cairn. Cairn constructed on top of Mt Poole by the members of Sturt’s expedition.

Sturt National Park . Premier national park of the Corner Country, occupying 344 000 hectares.

The Big Wool Shed, Reola Station Located 115 kilometres north of White Cliffs, The Big Woolshed is a feature of Reola Station. Built in 1990, this shearing shed handles 2500 sheep each day. Appointments are required.

Tibooburra . Largest township of the Corner Country, formerly known as The Granites. Founded in the 1880s during the goldrush. Population today approximately 120.

Tibooburra Aboriginal Reserve . Campsites and picnic spots just a few minutes from the township.

Tibooburra Health Centre . Former local hospital, now health centre. RFDS visits every Tuesday.

Tibooburra Keeping Place. Established in 2000 by the Tibooburra Local Aboriginal Land Council, this Keeping Place houses a collection of traditional aboriginal artefacts. Arts and crafts are on sale. The Keeping Place opens in March 2001.

Tibooburra Outback School of the Air . Most remote school in NSW servicing the children of Tibooburra and the Corner Country.

Tibooburra Regeneration Area. Area of native plants surrounding Tibooburra . Established by members of the community.

Tibooburra Telecentre . Check your emails at the Tibooburra Telecentre.

Tibooburra War Memorial. Memorial to those from the region who served Australia during the First and Second World Wars

Waka Shearing Shed . Heritage cane-grass shearing shed on Waka Station, west of Tibooburra. Private Property.

Warri Gate Gate through the Queensland section of Wild Dog Fence.

Yalpunga Former Hotel north of Tibooburra.

Yandaroo Lake . Lake area located near Fort Grey in Sturt National Park.