# Silverton and the Mad Max country

> A former silver-mining town of a few residents, 25 km from Broken Hill, with stone ruins, small galleries and a pub that has appeared in films including Mad…

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A former silver-mining town of a few residents, 25 km from Broken Hill, with stone ruins, small galleries and a pub that has appeared in films including Mad Max 2. The light is best late in the day.

- **Nearest town:** Silverton, New South Wales
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -31.8851, 141.2169
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. Hot in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Outback NSW: Mungo, Broken Hill and the opal fields](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-outback-nsw-mungo-broken-hill-opals/)

## Nearby

- [Mundi Mundi Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mundi-mundi-lookout/) – 12 km
- [Living Desert sculptures](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-living-desert-sculptures/) – 15 km
- [Line of Lode Miners Memorial](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-line-of-lode-broken-hill/) – 25 km
- [Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kinchega-menindee-lakes/) – 120 km

## FAQs

### Where is Silverton and the Mad Max country?

Silverton and the Mad Max country is in Silverton, New South Wales, at GPS -31.8851, 141.2169.

### Which road trips pass Silverton and the Mad Max country?

Silverton and the Mad Max country is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Outback NSW: Mungo, Broken Hill and the opal fields.

### What is there to see near Silverton and the Mad Max country?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mundi Mundi Lookout (12 km), Living Desert sculptures (15 km), Line of Lode Miners Memorial (25 km) and Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes (120 km).

### When is the best time to visit Silverton and the Mad Max country?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Lightning Ridge opal fields](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-lightning-ridge-opal-fields/)