Itinerary
- Day 1
Blue Mountains National Park
Pick up your rental car and head out on the roughly 100 km drive to Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have two nights here to explore at your own pace, so take your time getting settled into the area once you arrive.
Included Activities
- Drive to Blue Mountains National Park
Optional Activities
- Visit Three Sisters rock formation
- Explore Jenolan Caves
- Hike to waterfalls
- Visit local galleries
- Explore charming mountain communities
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains National Park Three Sisters Jenolan Caves - Day 2
Blue Mountains National Park
This is your day to walk around Blue Mountains and see what interests you. There are nice gardens to check out, local galleries to browse, and good food to try. The mountain views are great throughout the day, and you'll find plenty of outdoor activities and small communities scattered around the region.
Optional Activities
- Visit gardens
- Explore local art galleries
- Dine at restaurants serving local cuisine
- Visit Three Sisters rock formation
- Explore Jenolan Caves
- Go on waterfalls hikes
- Explore mountain communities
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains National Park - Day 3
Blue Mountains to Hunter Valley
Drive through the forested mountain landscape toward Hunter Valley, covering about 350 km. The route takes you through the interior, and you'll have chances to pull over for short hikes along the way. You'll spend two nights in Hunter Valley once you arrive.
Included Activities
- Drive to Hunter Valley through mountain landscape
Optional Activities
- Stop for short hikes en route
Landmarks/POIs Hunter Valley - Day 4
Hunter Valley
Spend the day in Hunter Valley, one of Australia's main wine regions. Head to different wineries to taste wines and eat well. You can find local markets around the area and grab lunch or dinner at bistros serving regional food. Some wineries let you sit down for a picnic right among the vines with nice views of the landscape.
Optional Activities
- Visit wineries
- Wine tasting
- Dine at bistros and restaurants
- Explore local markets
- Picnic among the vines at a winery
Landmarks/POIs Hunter Valley - Day 5
Hunter Valley to Port Stephens
A short drive takes you to Port Stephens on the coast. You can see the large sand dunes and blue bays from here. Spot whales and dolphins either from a boat tour or by hiking up to Tomaree Head summit. You'll stay one night in Port Stephens before heading back.
Included Activities
- Drive to Port Stephens
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour by boat
- Hike to Tomaree Head summit
- Explore sand dunes
- Dolphin spotting
Landmarks/POIs Port Stephens Tomaree Head - Day 6
Port Stephens to Sydney
Head back to Sydney along the coast, stopping at Watagans National Park or Yarramalong Valley to see different parts of New South Wales along the way. The drive is about 210 km, and you'll drop off your rental car in Sydney when you finish the road trip.
Included Activities
- Drive back to Sydney
- Return rental car
Optional Activities
- Stop at Watagans National Park
- Stop at Yarramalong Valley
Landmarks/POIs Watagans National Park Yarramalong Valley
