Best of New South Wales Fly Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie for an overnighter on a room-only basis at the Rydges Port Macquarie. This vibrant coastal city lets you pre-book a visit to the Koala Hospital to see the native marsupials in exhibit enclosures and rehabilitation yards – you can even get involved with the hospital’s Adopt a Koala programme. Or why not feel the wind in your hair on a speedboat ride along Light House Beach or  change the pace with a whale-watching cruise? Bid the perfect farewell with wine tasting and hand-made chocolates at Bago Maze and Winery – but don’t get lost in 2,000m of pathways of the one of the world’s largest hedge mazes!

Your adventure continues to Blackheath for a two nights’ bed and breakfast stay at Parklands Country Gardens & Lodges. Sitting pretty in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, Blackheath exudes country charm. Seek out the Clifftop Trail to Evans Lookout for inspiring views over Goose Valley, follow the Grand Canyon Track to marvel at sandstone walls and waterfalls, and admire the deciduous trees and exotic botanica at Campbell Rhododendron Garden. Shop for treasure at Victory Theatre Antique Centre, order a wedge of Crozier blue with artisan lavoush and a Colombian coffee at This Little Piggy Deli, and relish fine dining with a view at Blaq.

Next up is a leisurely drive to Sydney for the finale of your road trip; a two-night room-only stay at The Tank Stream Hotel Sydney. This thrilling city boasts hidden restaurants down historic laneways, Sydney Harbour’s famous icons, an endless calendar of events, stunning coastlines, natural beauty, and more. Tour Sydney Opera House, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and swim at the famous Bondi Beach. Delve into Aboriginal culture on a Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruise, a Barangaroo Aboriginal Cultural Tour, or a visit to Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Art. Get up close to marine and animal life at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo Sydney. And dine with a view of Sydney Harbour at Quay, Café Sydney, and Opera Bar.

Check out of your hotel and travel to Sydney Airport in time for your overnight flight back to London Heathrow – hopefully with many happy memories to look back on of your New South Wales fly drive adventure.