Overview
Explore the remote corner where NSW, Queensland and South Australia meet
— A 4-day Cameron Corner tour from Broken Hill
Follow in the footsteps of the legendary explorers Burke & Wills on this unforgettable 4-day small-group 4WD tour from Broken Hill. Stand at Cameron Corner, where the borders of three states converge, and enjoy a cosy night at the famous Corner Store, known for its charm and history. You'll also visit the iconic Burke & Wills Dig Tree on Cooper Creek, a landmark of Australian exploration.
Along the Strzelecki Track you'll take in red sand dunes, vast gibber plains and historic sheep and cattle stations that tell the story of Australia's pastoral heritage.
Highlights
What you’ll experience
Cameron Corner
Stand where NSW, Queensland and South Australia meet, then stay overnight at the famous Corner Store.
Strzelecki Track & Innamincka
Cross the sand hills of the Strzelecki Desert to Innamincka and watch the birdlife on Cooper Creek at sunset.
Burke & Wills Dig Tree
Visit Nappa Merrie Station and the Dig Tree, where the support party left on the very morning Burke and Wills returned.
Sturt National Park & Tibooburra
Cross the Dingo Fence at Warri Gate, see mobs of red and western grey kangaroos, and explore 450-million-year-old granite tors.
Milparinka Heritage Precinct
Explore the restored buildings of this old gold-mining town, with a stop at the historic Albert Hotel.
Itinerary
Day by day
- Day1
Broken Hill to Cameron Corner
Depart Broken Hill through the Barrier Ranges on the Silver City Highway, travelling via Packsaddle to the historic town of Milparinka. Stop at the Albert Hotel and explore the beautifully restored Milparinka Heritage Precinct, which tells the story of this once-thriving gold-mining town.
Continue to Tibooburra for a brief look around, then head into the vast Sturt Desert, crossing the Grey Range with a scenic stop at Fort Grey, where red sand dunes give way to surprising wetlands. Arrive at Cameron Corner, where the borders of NSW, SA and Queensland meet, for a welcome meal.
Overnight: Corner Store, Cameron Corner
- Day2
Strzelecki Track to Innamincka
Travel via Bollards Lagoon and the Yellow Bus to Merty Merty Station, crossing the sand hills of the Strzelecki Desert to the Strzelecki Track and the Moomba oil and gas fields. Along the way, pass the Geodynamics "hot rocks" project, where the Cooper Basin holds some of the hottest non-volcanic rocks on Earth.
As the sun sets, enjoy the birdlife on Cooper Creek, then have dinner at the Innamincka Hotel, beside the beautifully restored Australian Inland Mission hospital.
Overnight: Innamincka Hotel
- Day3
Burke & Wills Dig Tree to Tibooburra
An early walk along the creek sets the tone for the day. Cross into Queensland to visit the historic Nappa Merrie Station and the Burke & Wills Dig Tree, where the support party waited more than four months, only to leave on the very morning Burke and Wills returned, too weak to continue.
Head south through desert and sand hill country via Orientos, Santos and Sullivans Tank, then cross the Dingo Fence at Warri Gate into Sturt National Park, home to large mobs of red and western grey kangaroos. Dinner and the night are in Tibooburra, the most remote town in NSW.
Overnight: Family Hotel, Tibooburra
- Day4
Tibooburra to Broken Hill
Explore Tibooburra and its Outdoor Pastoral Museum, with flat-topped mesas, gidgee woodlands and 450-million-year-old granite tors. Visit Poole's Grave and Depot Glen, where Charles Sturt's exploring party was stranded in 1845.
Travel south across salt lakes and open plains, arriving back in Broken Hill by late afternoon.
Accommodation: 4.5-star accommodation, Argent Street, Broken Hill
Packages
Choose your package
Per person
Adult Twin Share
Share a twin or queen room. Includes 4 nights' accommodation (with your arrival night in Broken Hill), 3 breakfasts, 3 morning teas, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. Deposit A$1,500.
Single supplement included
Adult Solo
Your own room. Includes 4 nights' accommodation (with your arrival night in Broken Hill), 3 breakfasts, 3 morning teas, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. Deposit A$1,500.
Inclusions
What’s included
- 4 nights' accommodationYour arrival night in Broken Hill, then the Corner Store at Cameron Corner, the Innamincka Hotel and the Family Hotel in Tibooburra.
- 3 breakfasts, 3 morning teas, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Drinks covered
- Small-group 4WD touring from Broken Hill
- Twin share or your own roomShare a twin or queen room, or book the solo package for a room to yourself.
Who this tour is perfect for
- Travellers fascinated by Australian exploration history
- Anyone keen to stand at the meeting point of three states
- Photographers chasing red dunes, gibber plains and big outback skies
- Couples, solo travellers and small groups
Dates
Departures
- Tuesday 13 April 2027Available
- Tuesday 18 May 2027Available
- Tuesday 22 June 2027Available
- Tuesday 27 July 2027Available
- Tuesday 3 August 2027Available
Details
Good to know
- Price (from)
- A$3,595 per person, twin share
- Solo traveller
- A$3,995 with your own room
- Deposit
- A$1,500 per person
- Duration
- 4 days touring, 4 nights' accommodation
- Departs from
- Broken Hill, NSW
FAQ
Questions about this tour
The tour starts and finishes in Broken Hill, NSW. Your package includes accommodation on your arrival night in Broken Hill.
4 nights' accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 morning teas, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, drinks, and small-group 4WD touring from Broken Hill.
Yes. The Adult Solo package is A$3,995 and includes your own room. Twin share is A$3,595 per person.
A deposit of A$1,500 per person secures your place. You can also pay the full amount when you book.
2027 departures are on 13 April, 18 May, 22 June, 27 July and 3 August. Pick your date when you book online, or call us on 0493 388 453.
Photos
Out on the tour
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