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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
2161km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in The Entrance · Nelson Bay · Tamworth · Armidale · Glen Innes · Dubbo · Parkes · West Wyalong · Wagga Wagga · Hay · Euston · Paringa · Nuriootpa — start in Sydney, end in Adelaide.

DAY01

Sydney → The

154 km · 2h 46m driving · Overnight in The
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Sydney Opera House· start
  2. 43 km · 1h
  3. 12:00
    Palm Beach
  4. 110 km · 1h 46m
  5. 15:00
    The· overnight
DAY02

Stockton Sand Dunes → Port Stephens

119 km · 1h 53m driving · Overnight in Port Stephens
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Stockton Sand Dunes· start
  2. 74 km · 1h 16m
  3. 12:00
    Nelson Bay Marina
  4. 45 km · 37m
  5. 15:00
    Port Stephens· overnight
DAY03

Barrington Tops National Park → Tamworth

299 km · 4h 30m driving · long drive · Overnight in Tamworth Visitor
  1. 09:00
    Barrington Tops National Park· start
  2. 199 km · 2h 54m
  3. 12:00
    Burning Mountain Nature Reserve
  4. 100 km · 1h 36m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Tamworth Visitor· overnight
DAY04

The Big Golden Guitar → Armidale

92 km · 1h 9m driving · Overnight in Armidale City Centre
  1. 09:00
    The Big Golden Guitar· start
  2. 1.2 km · 2m
  3. 12:00
    Uralla Heritage Walk
  4. 91 km · 1h 7m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Armidale City Centre· overnight
DAY05

Wollomombi → Glen Innes

81 km · 1h driving · Overnight in Glen Innes
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Wollomombi Falls· start
  2. 40 km · 30m
  3. 12:00
    Ebor Falls
  4. 41 km · 30m
  5. 15:00
    Glen Innes· overnight
DAY06

Inverell → Dubbo

284 km · 3h 24m driving · long drive · Overnight in Dubbo City Centre
  1. 09:00
    Inverell Town Centre· start
  2. 67 km · 47m
  3. 12:00
    Gunnedah Silo Art
  4. 217 km · 2h 37m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Dubbo City Centre· overnight
DAY07

Taronga Western Plains Zoo → Parkes

108 km · 1h 19m driving · Overnight in Parkes Visitor
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Taronga Western Plains Zoo· start
  2. 4.8 km · 9m
  3. 12:00
    CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
  4. 104 km · 1h 10m
  5. 15:00
    Parkes Visitor· overnight
DAY08

Forbes → West Wyalong

36 km · 30m driving · Overnight in West Wyalong Main Street
  1. 09:00
    Forbes Town Centre· start
  2. 35 km · 28m
  3. 12:00
    McFeeters Motor Museum
  4. 1.3 km · 2m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ West Wyalong Main Street· overnight
DAY09

Temora → Wagga Wagga

158 km · 1h 54m driving · Overnight in Wagga Wagga Beach
  1. 09:00
    Temora Aviation Museum· start
  2. 66 km · 47m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
  4. 92 km · 1h 7m
  5. 15:00
    Wagga Wagga Beach· overnight
DAY10

Narrandera → Hay

273 km · 2h 54m driving · Overnight in Hay Sunset Viewing Area
  1. 09:00
    Narrandera· start
  2. 100 km · 1h 6m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Shear Outback
  4. 173 km · 1h 48m
  5. 15:00
    Hay Sunset Viewing Area· overnight
DAY11

Balranald → Euston

156 km · 1h 43m driving · Overnight in Euston Club Resort
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Balranald Discovery Centre· start
  2. 148 km · 1h 34m
  3. 12:00
    Yanga National Park
  4. 8.8 km · 9m
  5. 15:00
    Euston Club Resort· overnight
DAY12

Mildura → Paringa

219 km · 2h 33m driving · Overnight in Paringa Bridge
  1. 09:00
    Mildura Riverfront· start
  2. 80 km · 55m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Renmark Riverfront
  4. 140 km · 1h 38m
  5. 15:00
    Paringa Bridge· overnight
DAY13

Banrock Station Wine & Wetlan… → Nuriootpa

81 km · 57m driving · Overnight in Nuriootpa Town Centre
  1. 09:00
    Banrock Station Wine & Wetland Centre· start
  2. 51 km · 37m
  3. 12:00
    Waikerie Silo Art
  4. 31 km · 20m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Nuriootpa Town Centre· overnight
DAY14

Maggie Beer's Farm Shop → Adelaide

101 km · 1h 27m driving
  1. 09:00
    Maggie Beer's Farm Shop· start
  2. 4.5 km · 8m
  3. 12:00
    Mount Lofty Summit
  4. 97 km · 1h 19m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Adelaide City Centre
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Day 1Stay in The Entrance · Night 1
  2. Day 2Stay in Nelson Bay · Night 2
  3. Day 3Stay in Tamworth · Night 3
  4. Day 4Stay in Armidale · Night 4
  5. Day 5Stay in Glen Innes · Night 5
  6. Day 6Stay in Dubbo · Night 6
  7. Day 7Stay in Parkes · Night 7
  8. Day 8Stay in West Wyalong · Night 8
Heads Up
  • Day 3: 5h 50m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 6: 6h 12m driving — plan rest stops
  • 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.