MUNGO, BROKEN HILL & BEYOND
FROM THE EDGE OF THE OUTBACK
Explore 50,000 years of Indigenous heritage and colonial settlement in national parks & cattle stations.
tour snapshot
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September 18-27, 2026 | 10 Days
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Dr Chris Carter. View full bio >
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The tour starts at 6.00pm on Friday 18 September, at the Imperial Hotel, Broken Hill.
The tour ends after breakfast on Sunday 27 September, at the Grand Hotel, Mildura. -
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Grade Three. This tour is among our most physically demanding.
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$7,520 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$2,120 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel roomA $1,000 AUD non-refundable deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour
Inclusions
9 nights’ accommodation in motel, cabin and heritage style accommodation. All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners. Services of an expert tour leader and an experienced tour manager throughout. All ground transport, entrance fees and tipping.
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Status: Places Available - Maximum 16
tour overview
In the 1970s the discovery of ‘Mungo Man’ and ‘Mungo Woman’ in a dry lake in the far south-west of New South Wales drew international attention to the region.
Lake Mungo has one of the longest continual records of Aboriginal life in Australia, and the skeletons found in its sands are not only the oldest known fully modern humans outside Africa but show the earliest signs of ritual cremation. With its rich archaeological heritage and stark, eerie desert beauty, this area is like nowhere else in Australia.
A visit to World Heritage-listed Lake Mungo is one of the core experiences of this 10-day itinerary, which takes you from the storied mining town of Broken Hill in western NSW to the Victorian border town of Mildura. As well as ancient indigenous sites, we will explore the notoriously fickle river systems of the Murrumbidgee and Darling, which provided the ecological base for both ancient and colonial settlement and trade, and still support industry worth billions to the Australian economy.
We also experience the iconic art and culture of the outback, for decades a core part of Australian myth and identity.
tour highlights
The aim of every Academy Travel tour is to provide a rewarding, in-depth travel experience.
your expert tour leader
Dr Chris Carter is an Indigenous and historical archaeologist with over 25 years’ experience leading tours both nationally and overseas, including over 30 tours to South American countries. He has a BA (Hons), MA and PhD from the Australian National University.
In good hands...
In addition to your expert tour leader, you will be accompanied by a trained tour manager for the duration of the tour. Our tour managers will ensure your safety and comfort on tour, while also overseeing the behind-the-scenes logistics. Our tour managers are great travel companions who ensure your needs are well taken care of. From offering suggestions for your free time, to a lively chat at dinner or even providing space for a quiet moment of reflection, rest assured you are in good hands when travelling.
tour itinerary
Broken Hill (4 nights), Bindara (1 night), Lake Mungo (2 nights), Mildura (2 nights)
Included meals are shown with the letters B, L and D
tour Accommodation
Accommodation on this tour is limited by the remote locations and the number of rooms available at certain destinations.
In Broken Hill we are the sole occupants of a charming eight room heritage hotel where we get to mingle with the owners who still work in the mining industry. At Bindara, located on the banks of the Darling River, we have sole use of the historic station. The rooms here reflect its heritage nature and some have shared facilities. Our stays vary on the second part of the tour, from motel style in Mildura, to cabins at Mungo Lodge.
Broken Hill, Imperial Hotel (4 nights)
Bindara, Bindara Station (1 night)
Lake Mungo, Mungo Lodge (2 nights)
Mildura, The Grand Hotel (2 nights)
tour booking
$7,520 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$2,120 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel room
A $1,000 deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour. This deposit is non-refundable.
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Book Online
To secure your place(s) on tour, book online below with “Athena”, our virtual tour consultant.
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your tour consultant
The consultant for this tour is Lucy Yeates. For further information or to discuss the tour, please call 9235 0023 (Sydney) or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email lucy@academytravel.com.au
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