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.
- Sydney Opera House
- Stockton Sand Dunes
- Tamworth Visitor Information Centre
- Armidale City Centre
- Wollomombi Falls
- Dubbo City Centre
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- West Wyalong Main Street
Sydney Harbour and Coastal Departure
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
The Entrance
The Entrance, The Entrance, New South Wales, AU
Dunes and Dolphins of Port Stephens
Stockton Sand Dunes
Stockton Sand Dunes, Anna Bay, New South Wales, AU
Nelson Bay Marina
Nelson Bay Marina, Nelson Bay, New South Wales, AU
Port Stephens Visitor Centre
Port Stephens Visitor Centre, Nelson Bay, New South Wales, AU
Ascending the New England Range
Barrington Tops National Park
Barrington Tops National Park, Gloucester, New South Wales, AU
Burning Mountain Nature Reserve
Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, Wingen, New South Wales, AU
Tamworth Visitor Information Centre
Tamworth Visitor Information Centre, Tamworth, New South Wales, AU
Country Music and High Country Heritage
The Big Golden Guitar
The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, New South Wales, AU
Uralla Heritage Walk
Uralla Heritage Walk, Uralla, New South Wales, AU
Armidale City Centre
Armidale City Centre, Armidale, New South Wales, AU
Waterfalls and New England Vistas
Wollomombi Falls
Wollomombi Falls, Wollomombi, New South Wales, AU
Ebor Falls
Ebor Falls, Ebor, New South Wales, AU
Glen Innes Visitor Centre
Glen Innes Visitor Centre, Glen Innes, New South Wales, AU
Heading West to the Plains
Inverell Town Centre
Inverell Town Centre, Inverell, New South Wales, AU
Gunnedah Silo Art
Gunnedah Silo Art, Gunnedah, New South Wales, AU
Dubbo City Centre
Dubbo City Centre, Dubbo, New South Wales, AU
Wildlife and Deep Space Wonders
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, New South Wales, AU
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, Parkes, New South Wales, AU
Parkes Visitor Information Centre
Parkes Visitor Information Centre, Parkes, New South Wales, AU
Gold Rush History and Central West
Forbes Town Centre
Forbes Town Centre, Forbes, New South Wales, AU
McFeeters Motor Museum
McFeeters Motor Museum, Forbes, New South Wales, AU
West Wyalong Main Street
West Wyalong Main Street, West Wyalong, New South Wales, AU
Riverina Gardens and Wagga Wagga
Temora Aviation Museum
Temora Aviation Museum, Temora, New South Wales, AU
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, AU
Wagga Wagga Beach
Wagga Wagga Beach, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, AU
Crossing the Hay Plains
Narrandera Visitor Centre
Narrandera Visitor Centre, Narrandera, New South Wales, AU
Shear Outback
Shear Outback, Hay, New South Wales, AU
Hay Sunset Viewing Area
Hay Sunset Viewing Area, Hay, New South Wales, AU
Gateway to the Outback
Balranald Discovery Centre
Balranald Discovery Centre, Balranald, New South Wales, AU
Yanga National Park
Yanga National Park, Balranald, New South Wales, AU
Euston Club Resort
Euston Club Resort, Euston, New South Wales, AU
Entering the Riverland
Mildura Riverfront
Mildura Riverfront, Mildura, Victoria, AU
Renmark Riverfront
Renmark Riverfront, Renmark, South Australia, AU
Paringa Bridge
Paringa Bridge, Paringa, South Australia, AU
Murray River and Barossa Gateway
Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre
Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre, Kingston On Murray, South Australia, AU
Waikerie Silo Art
Waikerie Silo Art, Waikerie, South Australia, AU
Nuriootpa Town Centre
Nuriootpa Town Centre, Nuriootpa, South Australia, AU
Barossa Valley to Adelaide
Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, Nuriootpa, South Australia, AU
Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Summit, Crafers, South Australia, AU
Adelaide City Centre
Adelaide City Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, AU
- Check fruit fly exclusion zone regulations when crossing from New South Wales into South Australia; do not carry restricted fruit or vegetables.
- The Hay Plains involve long stretches of straight road; ensure you have plenty of fuel and water, and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.
- Book your Taronga Western Plains Zoo tickets in Dubbo in advance, especially if you wish to do an early morning safari or stay overnight.
- Be mindful of wildlife, particularly kangaroos and emus, when driving at dawn or dusk in the inland regions.
- Day 3: 5h 50m driving — plan rest stops