Driving Time
Sydney - Hunter Valley Area: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Hunter Valley - Blue Mountains: 3 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Blue Mountain - Sydney: 1 hour. approx.
[ Day 1 ]
Sydney - Hunter Valley (212 km)
Depart Sydney and travel north over the Harbour Bridge and onto the Pacific Highway. Detour through the towns of Gosford and Newcastle. Newcastle is Australia's sixth largest city - enjoy a scenic walk along the foreshore. From Newcastle, travel via Maitland and into the Hunter Valley. With wineries in abundance, take the opportunity to taste and purchase some of Australia's finest wines. Explore the art and gourmet delights that the Hunter Valley offers.
Overnight at: Leisure Inn Pokolbin
[ Day 2 ]
Hunter Valley - Blue Mountains (247 km)
Leave the Hunter Valley and travel through to the township of Branxton, Singleton. From Singleton, travel along Putty Road, skirting the Wollemi National Park to reach the towns of Kurrajong Heights. Travel onto Bilpin and to the township of Bell and then Mount Victoria past Blackheath and onto Katoomba which is the main town in the breathtaking Blue Mountains. The major scenic attraction is Echo Point, from where the best views of the Jamison Valley and the magnificent Three Sisters rock formation are. Visit the spectacular Wentworth Falls; enjoy a trip on the scenic railway with dramatic views of the Jamieson Valley. Visit the picturesque town of Leura and dine in one of the many fine restaurants.
Overnight at: Leisure Inn Spires
[ Day 3 ]
Blue Mountains
Enjoy a day at leisure in the Blue Mountains. There are plenty of lookouts, waterfalls and walking trails in the area as well as interesting cafes, shops and restaurants in towns of Katoomba, Leura and Blackheath. Perhaps visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum or drive out to look at the Jenolan Caves (140 kilometers return trip or one hour west of Katoomba).
Overnight at: Leisure Inn Spires
[ Day 4 ]
BlueMountains - Sydney (100 km)
Leave the Blue Mountains, head east towards Sydney on the Western Highway and pass through Springwood, Blaxland and Glenbrook, before linking to the Western Motorway to Sydney. Your vehicle is booked until tomorrow and should be returned by the same time it was collected on Day 1 to avoid additional charges.
- Accommodation where specified with private
facilities.
- Unlimited Km.
- VRF (Vehicle Registration fee).
- CRF (Concession Recovery Fee).
- PLS (Premium Location Surcharge).
- LDW (Loss Damage Waiver).
- Super Excess Reduction (NIL Excess).
- GPS.
- One way fee (if applicable).
- Admin fees and GST at 10%.
- Any international or domestic airfares.
- Fuel for car rentals.
- One Way drop off fees if applicable.
- Any bonds for the rental vehicle. (Clients must have a widely
recognized Credit Card).
- Meals, Tips, Porterage, Gratuities or items of a personal nature.
- The driving time is calculated at 75 Kms per
hour.
- Australians drive on the left hand side of the road. The maximum
limit in cities is 50 km/h and 110 km/h on country highways, unless
signs indicate otherwise.
- All renters must be aged between 21 and 75 inclusive.
- All drivers must hold a current, non-probationary license