New South Wales · Attraction
Line of Lode Miners Memorial
Tribute to the men of silver
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Rising above the city at the southern end of Federation Way, the Line of Lode Miners Memorial stands on a 30-metre-high waste heap directly above the great silver-lead-zinc ore body that gave Broken Hill its reason for being. The names of every miner who lost their life in the mines are etched into freestanding glass panels set within rust-red Corten steel walls, creating one of regional Australia's most affecting memorial spaces.
The memorial was designed by architect Peter Tonkin and opened in 2001 as part of Broken Hill's centenary celebrations. It commands panoramic views over the city and the surrounding plains, and at night the illuminated glass panels glow against the outback sky in a sight that stops visitors in their tracks.
A visitor centre at the base of the hill tells the story of the mining industry through photographs, artefacts and oral histories. The centre documents a century of industrial dispute as well as the remarkable community that the mines built, including the unionised workforce that shaped much of Australia's labour movement.
A cafe and restaurant on the hill serves breakfast and lunch, making the site a popular morning stop. The entire precinct is free to enter, and the short drive or walk up to the memorial can be combined with a stroll along Argent Street and a visit to nearby heritage buildings.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Line of Lode Miners Memorial.
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