Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Bathurst located on the banks of the Macquarie River was proclaimed a town in 1815, then with the discovery of gold, it experienced rapid growth in the 1850s and '60s. Today one of Australia's fastest-growing modern regional cities it is just two and a half hours drive from Sydney.

Bathurst and its surrounding areas saw much of the beginnings of Australian colonial settlement - being, Australia's first inland settlement with Bathurst Australia's oldest inland city.
Once the explorers had conquered the mountains, Australia's future was ensured and so began the natural route to the west.

Silverton, New South Wales, Australia

Silverton, is a living, breathing part of Australia's history. Even people who have never been there will recognise it, as Silverton has starred in countless films (including Mad Max), television shows and commercials in all mediums.

Nestled in the Far West outback of New South Wales, Silverton was built by miners in search of fortune.Once a bustling home to 3,000 people, residents began to leave in the 1880s when the nearby mines of Broken Hill surfaced. Many took their houses with the.These days less than 50 people call Silverton home and only a handful of buildings dot the landscape.

The town's smaller size has not slowed it down however.Silverton offers a thriving art scene, a beautiful landscape and an accessible way to learn about the rich heritage of the region.

Silverton is located 25 kilometres north west of Broken Hill.