NSW road trips

Explore New South Wales
by road

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Explore New South Wales
by road

NSW Road Trips

New South Wales, a land of endless, postcard-perfect beaches, incredible natural wonders, and world-class city culture – and the home of some of Australia’s best and most sought after road trip experiences.

Take a ride on one of these gorgeous scenic road trips around NSW. Pack the boot, roll down your windows and let gorgeous scenery whizz past you – be that soaring coastal cliffs, native bushland, or towering alpine forests.

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28 Ballina and Byron hinterland

Marked by an official brown road sign, Tourist Drive 28 is an adventurous and scenic drive through the Ballina and Byron hinterland region in NSW.

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5 of the best motorbike rides in NSW

From the Old Hume Highway to The Oxley Rocks, here are the five best motorbike rides in NSW.

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Darling River Run

This Darling River Run road trip itinerary will see you travel through some of the most iconic outback towns in Australia, from Bourke to Wilcannia.

10 country towns in NSW to visit

Our top 10 picks of the best country towns in NSW – from Bellingen in the Northern Rivers to Milton on the South Coast, and everything else in-between.

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5 hidden travel gems in NSW

If you love discovering lesser-known hidden gems, we have you covered. Here are five hidden gems in NSW you might never have considered visiting before.

Adelaide to Sydney

Travel from Adelaide to Sydney by road on a trip that takes a casual five days and stops at popular sights and landmarks.

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Ballina and Tweed Head Hinterlands

While the coast road from Ballina to Tweed Heads is a tourist mecca, venturing west into the hinterlands is sure to take your breath away.

Bathurst to Wagga Wagga

Taste your way from the Central and Southern Tablelands through to the Riverina region, while discovering historic towns.

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Blue Mountains to Broken Hill

Visit unforgettable attractions along the way, including The Big Merino and The Big Playable Guitar, and the Mundi Mundi Plains.

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Dubbo to Sydney

Discover caves and interact with flamboyant animals on a road trip from Dubbo to Sydney that takes a leisurely four days.

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Escape to the Snowy Mountains

Boasting spectacular scenery and quality sealed roads, cruise through valleys, river plains and mountain peaks in a Snowy Mountains escape.

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Forster to Parramatta

If beautiful blue waters, secret beaches and spectacular surf are your idea of a good road trip, there's no better way to get your fill.

Long weekend in central NSW

The treasures to be discovered in central NSW's colonial mining towns of Mudgee and Hill End are well worth a long weekend exploring the region.

North-West NSW's Great Artesian Drive

A journey across north-west NSW has the potential to heal the mind, body and soul of road-trippers fresh from the stresses of COVID-19 lockdowns.

NSW Far South Coast

The NSW South Coast doesn’t stop at Batemans Bay, nor does it close down after major holidays such as Christmas or Easter.

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NSW food and wine

If food and wine are important criteria when choosing where to go for a break, look a little further afield to these regions.

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Southern Highlands

Experience the spectacular wilderness and wildlife at a number of Australia’s most impressive National Parks between Sydney and Blackheath.

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Sydney to Berry in 3 days

Relax in Berry, located in the Shoalhaven region in New South Wales, and finish your trip by heading to Jervis Bay to relax at the white sandy beaches.

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Sydney to Blue Mountains and Orange

Take a journey to Orange via the stunning Blue Mountains where you'll be rewarded with plenty of nature and food delights.

Sydney to Brisbane

Trek from Sydney to Brisbane and discover an underrated capital city full of cutting edge art galleries to relaxing inner beaches.

Sydney to Brisbane in 3 days

Here’s the ultimate Sydney to Brisbane road trip itinerary, taking in Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast.

Sydney to Canberra

Take a road trip from Sydney to Canberra and experience fabulous food, stunning natural surrounds and world class galleries.

Sydney to Coffs Harbour

Sample some of Australia's best oysters, canoe rivers and lakes and spot kangaroos before arriving at Coffs Harbour.

Sydney to Dubbo

Traverse the Great Dividing Range and experience the natural, cultural and gastronomic delights that lie in and beyond the Blue Mountains.

Sydney to Gold Coast

The Gold Coast remains one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations, thanks to its endless sandy beaches and its unmatched theme parks.

Sydney to Kiama

Meander down the coastline from Sydney to the coastal haven of Kiama and you’ll find lots of distractions along the way.

Sydney to Melbourne in 2 days

Our ultimate Sydney to Melbourne inland itinerary shows you where to stop and the best Hume Highway attractions to check out along the way.

Sydney to Melbourne in 3 days

This is the most enjoyable Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive, taking in Berry, Mollymook, South Durras and Lakes Entrance.

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Sydney to Perth in 10 days

The trip from Sydney to Perth is breathtaking and interesting journey which takes you through old mining towns and popular destinations.

Sydney to Port Stephens

Take a trip back in time beginning at Patonga and ending at Port Stephens on this idyllic Central Coast and Hunter trip.

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Sydney to South Coast

Take a trip down memory lane with a jaunt along the unspoilt NSW South Coast featuring some beautiful pit stops.

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Sydney to Tamworth

Traverse the New England and Oxley highways from Sydney to the city of Tamworth while exploring the sights and attractions on the way.

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Sydney to Wollongong

Wollongong is NSW’s third largest city. Just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, there's plenty by the way of beaches and adventure to discover.

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Tea Gardens to Port Macquarie

Replete in national parks, lake forests, five lake systems, 11 major rivers and more than 300km of beaches, this is an adventure of a trip.

Ultimate east coast

Aussie icon and word champion surfer, Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilupo gives a guided tour of his favourite spots along the NSW coast.