Living Desert Sculptures
Broken Hill, NSW
Twelve sandstone sculptures on Sundown Hill, 9 km north of Broken Hill — the outback's most famous sunset art walk.
About this place
The Living Desert Reserve (about 2,400 ha in the Barrier Ranges) holds 12 sandstone sculptures carved in 1993 on Sundown Hill, plus a 180 ha flora and fauna sanctuary. NSW Government lists the site on Nine Mile Road, Broken Hill, with barbecue, carpark, picnic area and toilets. Access the sculptures by a roughly 900 m walking trail from the picnic area or by vehicle. Opening hours typically 6 am to about 30 minutes after sunset in summer (Dec-Feb) and 8.30 am to after sunset otherwise. Per-person entry fee (card or coin) is charged at the gate. Dogs are not appropriate in the sanctuary; check council conditions.
Access & getting there
About 9 km / 15 minutes north of Broken Hill on Nine Mile Road. Sealed town access then park roads. Entry fee at the gate. Allow 2 hours for sculptures plus the sanctuary cultural walk. Broken Hill Visitor Information (08) 8080 3560.
Nine Mile Road, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Safety notes
Uneven rock around sculptures. Stay until closing but do not linger after gates. Snakes in warm months. Little shade.
Gear notes
Water, hat, camera, closed shoes. Cash or card for entry.
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