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Grand Inland and Coastal New South Wales to Adelaide
A comprehensive 14-day journey from Sydney's coast through the New England high country and the Central West plains, crossing the Murray-Darling Basin to reach the historic city of Adelaide.
14days
42stops
2163km
Day 1: Sydney Opera House → Palm Beach → The
2h 46min · 154km3 stops
Sydney Opera House
09:00 – 11:00
1h · 43km
Palm Beach
12:00 – 14:00
1h 46min · 110km
The
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Stockton Sand Dunes → Nelson Bay Marina → Port Stephens
1h 53min · 119km3 stops
Stockton Sand Dunes
09:00 – 11:00
1h 16min · 74km
Nelson Bay Marina
12:00 – 14:00
37min · 45km
Port Stephens
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Barrington Tops National Park → Burning Mountain Nature Reser… → Tamworth Visitor
4h 30min · 299km3 stops
Barrington Tops National Park
09:00 – 11:00
2h 54min · 199km
Burning Mountain Nature Reserve
12:00 – 14:00
1h 36min · 100km
Tamworth Visitor
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: The Big Golden Guitar → Uralla Heritage Walk → Armidale City Centre
1h 9min · 92km3 stops
The Big Golden Guitar
09:00 – 11:00
2min · 1.2km
Uralla Heritage Walk
12:00 – 14:00
1h 7min · 91km
Armidale City Centre
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Wollomombi Falls → Ebor Falls → Glen Innes
1h · 81km3 stops
Wollomombi Falls
09:00 – 11:00
30min · 40km
Ebor Falls
12:00 – 14:00
30min · 41km
Glen Innes
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Inverell Town Centre → Gunnedah Silo Art → Dubbo City Centre
3h 24min · 284km3 stops
Inverell Town Centre
09:00 – 11:00
47min · 67km
Gunnedah Silo Art
12:00 – 14:00
2h 37min · 217km
Dubbo City Centre
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Taronga Western Plains Zoo → CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope → Parkes Visitor
1h 19min · 108km3 stops
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
09:00 – 11:00
9min · 4.8km
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
12:00 – 14:00
1h 10min · 104km
Parkes Visitor
15:00 – 17:00
Day 8: Forbes Town Centre → McFeeters Motor Museum → West Wyalong Main Street
30min · 36km3 stops
Forbes Town Centre
09:00 – 11:00
28min · 35km
McFeeters Motor Museum
12:00 – 14:00
2min · 1.3km
West Wyalong Main Street
15:00 – 17:00
Day 9: Temora Aviation Museum → Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens → Wagga Wagga Beach
1h 54min · 158km3 stops
Temora Aviation Museum
09:00 – 11:00
47min · 66km
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
12:00 – 14:00
1h 7min · 92km
Wagga Wagga Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 10: Narrandera → Shear Outback → Hay Sunset Viewing Area
2h 54min · 273km3 stops
Narrandera
09:00 – 11:00
1h 6min · 100km
Shear Outback
12:00 – 14:00
1h 48min · 173km
Hay Sunset Viewing Area
15:00 – 17:00
Day 11: Balranald Discovery Centre → Yanga National Park → Euston Club Resort
1h 43min · 156km3 stops
Balranald Discovery Centre
09:00 – 11:00
1h 34min · 148km
Yanga National Park
12:00 – 14:00
9min · 8.8km
Euston Club Resort
15:00 – 17:00
Day 12: Mildura Riverfront → Renmark Riverfront → Paringa Bridge
2h 33min · 219km3 stops
Mildura Riverfront
09:00 – 11:00
55min · 80km
Renmark Riverfront
12:00 – 14:00
1h 38min · 140km
Paringa Bridge
15:00 – 17:00
Day 13: Banrock Station Wine & Wetlan… → Waikerie Silo Art → Nuriootpa Town Centre
57min · 81km3 stops
Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre
09:00 – 11:00
37min · 51km
Waikerie Silo Art
12:00 – 14:00
20min · 31km
Nuriootpa Town Centre
15:00 – 17:00
Day 14: Maggie Beer's Farm Shop → Mount Lofty Summit → Adelaide City Centre
1h 27min · 101km3 stops
Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
09:00 – 11:00
8min · 4.5km
Mount Lofty Summit
12:00 – 14:00
1h 19min · 97km
Adelaide City Centre
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check fruit fly exclusion zone regulations when crossing from New South Wales into South Australia; do not carry restricted fruit or vegetables.
- 2. The Hay Plains involve long stretches of straight road; ensure you have plenty of fuel and water, and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.
- 3. Book your Taronga Western Plains Zoo tickets in Dubbo in advance, especially if you wish to do an early morning safari or stay overnight.
- 4. Be mindful of wildlife, particularly kangaroos and emus, when driving at dawn or dusk in the inland regions.
- 5. Day 3: 5h 50m driving — plan rest stops