{"id":626,"date":"2020-10-15T10:12:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T00:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=626"},"modified":"2021-12-28T23:58:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T13:58:25","slug":"road-trips-new-south-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/road-trips-new-south-wales\/","title":{"rendered":"Best road trips New South Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are 9 beautiful road trips you just have to take in NSW.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Start pumping your playlists with golden oldies and get set for some absolute scenic crackers, we\u2019re going on a road trip. No doubt you\u2019re a sucker for ditching the big smoke and taking a quick (read: long) drive every now and then, so we\u2019ve gone and found some bitumen beauties you\u2019re going to love.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re bringing you endless highways, winding mountain ranges, coastal beauties, a few river crossings, rock tunnels, valleys, farmlands, and one hell of a waterfall safari.<\/p>\n

South NSW<\/h2>\n

The Kosciuszko Alpine Way<\/h2>\n

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Mountains upon mountains upon mountains. Yep, the\u00a0Alpine Way\u00a0is\u00a0beauty incarnate and it will set you up to witness picturesque valleys plus there is a heap of walking trails, fishing stops and even mountain biking areas for you to take advantage of. This drive joins Jindabyne in the southern region of Kosciuszko National Park and takes you through the forests of the Snowy Mountains region.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 6h 30mins
\nSee: Illawong Walk, Wallace Creek, Perisher, Lake Crackenback, Mount Kosciuszko
\nEat:\u00a0Schnapps Distillery,\u00a0Cookie Factory,\u00a0Macenmist Black Truffles And Wines,\u00a0Courabyra Wines,\u00a0Sundance Bakehouse<\/p>\n

Moss Vale Road<\/h2>\n

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This road trip is an oldie but a goodie. Put this one in your GPS for when you\u2019re strapped for time, but you\u2019re seriously craving a little\u00a0road trip.\u00a0Moss Vale Road\u00a0will see you winding your way through the Southern Highlands\u2019 rainforests and valleys. This road trip will no doubt be studded with a number of hairpin turns but you\u2019ll bypass Nowra, Bowral, Fitzroy Falls and, of course, Kangaroo Valley. If you’ve got more time, why not make a day of it and take the long way around\u2014down through the Royal National Park and out to the coast to\u00a0Stanwell Tops, and across\u00a0the iconic Seacliff Bridge, before turning back in and up towards Moss Vale.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 2h 10mins
\nSee: Morton National Park, Macquarie Pass National Park, Box Vale Mine Walking Track, Bundanoon, Bowral
\nEat:\u00a0Artemis Wines,\u00a0Southern Highlands Taphouse,\u00a0Biota Dining,\u00a0Burrawang Village Hotel,\u00a0Robertson Pie Shop<\/p>\n

Mollymook Drive<\/h2>\n

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If you haven\u2019t made a trip down to\u00a0Mollymook, make sure you pen this one in for when those iso restrictions ease. Whether you take the staple Grand Pacific Drive (boasting surf views for days) down to this gem, or simply burn some rubber around the Mollymook-Ulladulla region, you\u2019re in for a seaside treat. And on a side note, the drive from this lil\u2019 town to Cupitt’s Winery is an absolute winner if you\u2019re a sucker for picturesque white fences, rolling hills and all the farm animals ever.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 3h 10mins
\nSee: Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk, Milton, Mogo Zoo, Narrawallee Beach, Lake Conjola
\nEat:\u00a0Rick Stein At Bannisters,\u00a0Tallwood,\u00a0Cupitt\u2019s Winery,\u00a0Milk Haus,\u00a0Flour Water Salt<\/p>\n

North<\/h2>\n

The Waterfall Way<\/h2>\n

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Think 185km worth of national parks, waterfall views, lush rainforest and lofty lookouts.\u00a0This drive\u00a0starts at Coffs Harbour and winds all the way to Armidale, taking you through the New England Tableland. Make sure you stop off at Crystal Shower Falls (there\u2019s a kickass suspension bridge!) and the epic Wollomombi Falls which are a cheeky 220m high.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 5h 40mins
\nSee: Dangar Falls, Wollomombi Falls, Skywalk Lookout, Bellingen, Cathedral Rock
\nEat:\u00a0Fairways Bistro,\u00a0Old Butter Factory Cafe,\u00a0Cedar Bar & Kitchen,\u00a0Waterfall Way Cafe,\u00a0Goldfish Bowl Bakery<\/p>\n

Darling River Run<\/h2>\n

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Spin yourselves out to the good ol\u2019 outback of NSW. You\u2019ll want to split this one up because it\u2019s 730km of pure country goodness. Just a warning, the\u00a0Darling River Run\u00a0isn\u2019t a point A to point B kind of drive so some basic map-reading skills are probs necessary (and we\u2019re not talking the Google maps kind). It starts at Walgett which is around an eight-hour drive from Sydney and trails all the way down to the border town of Wentworth. A side trip to Lightning Ridge is a must, not only is it the opal capital of Australia but it\u2019s also home to some awesome outdoor bore baths, meaning you can soak under the stars.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 7h 40mins
\nSee: Lightning Ridge, Gundabooka National Park, Walgett Bore Baths, Broken Hill, Mundi Mundi Plains
\nEat:\u00a0Tipla Pub,\u00a0Trentham Estate,\u00a0The Silly Goat,\u00a0Bells Milk Bar,\u00a0The Palace Hotel Restaurant<\/p>\n

The Rainforest Way<\/h2>\n

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On this road trip, you\u2019ll be trawling through the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests which means sightings of ancient volcanic plugs, volcanic craters, the iconic Mount Warning, rainforests, plains and rivers. You can get to\u00a0this drive\u00a0from Murwillumbah, Lismore, Casino or Kyogle, and if you\u2019re travelling at the right part of the month, you\u2019ll even be in time for the Channon monthly markets.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 8h 40mins
\nSee: Nightcap National Park, Border Ranges, Mebbin National Park, Byrill Creek Walking Track, Lismore Art Gallery
\nEat:\u00a0General Store,\u00a0Armonica Cafe,\u00a0The Diner,\u00a0Utopia Cafe,\u00a0Our Corner Kitchen<\/p>\n

Thunderbolts Way<\/h2>\n

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This\u00a0290km Mid-North Coast leg\u00a0is all about the rolling farmland vistas and endless streams. Starting at Gloucester and winding to Walcha, this drive climbs to some pretty high altitude. You can stop off at Barrington River where renting a kayak is kind of a must, and once you hit the heritage town of Walcha, there\u2019s a heap of hiking, camping, bushwalking and horseriding to do, plus you\u2019re in close proximity of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park for all the adventures.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 4h 30mins
\nSee: Barrington Tops, Oxley Wild Rivers National Parks, Walcha Art Gallery, Pioneer Cottage, Eagles Nest Track
\nEat:\u00a0Roadies Cafe,\u00a0The Roundabout Inn,\u00a0The Settlers Arms,\u00a0Top Pub,\u00a0Thunderbolt\u2019s Way Cafe<\/p>\n

West<\/h2>\n

Silver City Highway<\/h2>\n

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The Silver City Highway\u00a0is your one-way ticket to vast arid scrublands, stony deserts and you might want to take note of the fact you\u2019ll be making a few river crossings on your way (read: a decent 4WD is best to take on this adventure). Linking Buronga to the Queensland border through Wentworth, Broken Hill and Tibooburra, you\u2019ll get a delicious taste of the Far West Region of NSW and its awesome terrain.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 13h 30mins
\nSee: Old Wentworth Gaol, Mungo National Park, Kinchega National Park, Buronga Botanic Gardens, Living Desert Sculpture
\nEat:\u00a0Maidens Hotel,\u00a0The Palace Hotel,\u00a0Coombah Roadhouse,\u00a0Packsaddle Roadhouse,\u00a0Silver City Cafe<\/p>\n

Old Glen Innes Road<\/h2>\n

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Head on up to Grafton town for the classic loop trip around\u00a0Old Glen Innes Road, the former stock route you\u2019ll want to drive along, stat. As a starting point head west out of South Grafton to the Gwydir Highway, followed by a short drive to turn left onto Old Glen. You\u2019ll snake through Baccarumbi, Dalmorton (get some happy snaps at the old butcher shop), a historic tunnel, Jackadgery and a heap of perfect spots for all the picnic and swimming antics (we\u2019re looking at you Mann River) your road trip can handle.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/h4>\n

Distance from Sydney: 6h 20mins
\nSee: Grafton Tunnel, Boyd River Nature Reserve, Washpool, Dalmorton Camp Grounds, Guy Fawkes River Conservation Area
\nEat:\u00a0Hibbos Honey,\u00a0Peppermints Coffee Lounge,\u00a0Glen Innes Railway Tavern,\u00a0Cuisine Cafe,\u00a0Crofters Coffee Cafe<\/p>\n

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