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Silverton

About Silverton.

A unique village steeped in culture, history and outback character, just 12km from Mundiville and well worth a visit while you are in the area.

The ghost town that isn't

A village like no other.

Silverton is a unique village steeped in culture and history. With historic museums and a thriving artistic community set against a desert backdrop, it is famous for its leading role in Australian silver mining history, and on the silver screen.

There are galleries, museums, food outlets and natural wonders to explore, and it is easy to see why it was the ultimate location for filming the Mad Max series, Mission: Impossible and more.

From Broken Hill
26kmOn the Silverton Road
From Mundiville
12kmAn easy side trip
Residents
About 50Permanent
Silver mining
1880sThe boom years
On screen
50+Films and TV productions
The Silverton Original Outback sign
Bring some cashSilverton is a small town and not every business has EFTPOS. Some attractions ask for a donation rather than a fixed entry fee.
Phone reception is limitedReception in Silverton and Mundiville is limited. Before you leave Broken Hill, download the latest Bash App and let family and friends know you will be hard to reach. In an emergency at home, they can contact Broken Hill Police.
On the silver screen

Silverton's film legacy.

The stark, otherworldly landscape around Silverton has made it one of Australia's most-filmed locations. Over 50 feature films and TV productions have used the area as their backdrop, including some of the world's best-known films.

Mad Max 2 and Beyond ThunderdomeThe post-apocalyptic wastelands of the Mad Max films were filmed right here on the plains around Silverton. The Silverton Hotel featured prominently as a filming location.
Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaThe 2024 prequel continued the region's Mad Max legacy, with scenes filmed in and around Silverton once again.
Mission: Impossible IITom Cruise's MI2 brought Hollywood to the outback, filming key scenes in the rugged landscape around Silverton and Broken Hill.
The Adventures of PriscillaThe beloved Australian cult classic passed through Silverton on its outback road trip, and it is one of the best-known films ever made in Australia.
RFDS: Royal Flying DoctorThe Seven Network drama brought the story of the Flying Doctor to national audiences, filmed extensively around Broken Hill and Silverton.
Razorback and many moreFrom the 1984 horror classic Razorback to dozens of other productions, Silverton's landscape has been a magnet for filmmakers the world over.
Outback road near Silverton, photo: Destination New South Wales
Visitors outside the Silverton Hotel, photo: Destination New South Wales
Plan your visit

Visiting Silverton.

Silverton has a hotel, a bakery, galleries, a museum and a range of unique, character-filled attractions. The famous Silverton Hotel is one of the most photographed pubs in Australia, with walls covered in memorabilia from the dozens of films shot nearby.

For everything to see and do, visit the official Silverton website at silverton.org.au. You can also follow the Silverton Village Committee on Facebook for the latest news from the town. See our own guide to Silverton attractions too.

Visit silverton.org.au
Keep exploring

More about Silverton.

Silverton attractionsGalleries, museums, the Silverton Hotel and natural wonders.Explore attractions Silverton facilitiesProtected land, rubbish, water, camping rules and what the community asks of Bash visitors.Read before you visit Silverton Hotel shuttleA shuttle bus runs between Mundiville and the Silverton Hotel during the Bash. Timetable and pricing will be released closer to the event.Shuttle details
19 to 21 August 2027 · Mundi Mundi Plains · Broken Hill NSW

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