5 Of The Best Road Trips In NSW

With red outback and pristine coasts, it’s time for a scenic road trip in NSW! 

Blue Mountains & Beyond: Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Jenolan Caves, Capertee Valley, Wollemi National Park, Hunter Valley, Goulburn River, Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve, Castle Rocks, and more!

Motorhome Friendly Alpine Way: Kosciuszko National Park, Cooma, Jindabyne, Yarrangobilly Caves, Snowy River, Snowy Mountains, Charlotte Pass, Perisher, Thredbo, and more! 

Grand Pacific Drive: Helensburgh, Royal National Park, Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama, Kiama Blowhole, Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, and more!

Sydney To Brisbane Road Trip: Lake Macquarie, Seal Rocks, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Stockton Dunes, Dorrigo National Park, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, and more!

Outback Road Trip: Parkes & Surrounds, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Warrumbungle, Coonamble, Lightning Ridge & NSW Outback, and more!

Travel beyond Sydney and get ready to be blown away by the sights you’ll see in New South Wales! With outback adventures, snowy alpine roads, and stunning coastal routes, NSW has some of the most unique and spectacular Australian road trips.

One of the perks of booking a motorhome holiday in Sydney is that you’ll be completely in charge! You have the freedom to explore NSW, or continue onwards to Melbourne or Brisbane. So, use this article as your guide and read on for some of the best road trips in NSW!

Blue Mountains & Beyond

Highlights: Blue Mountains, Katoomba, Jenolan Caves, Capertee Valley, Wollemi National Park, Hunter Valley, Goulburn River, Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve & Castle Rocks

With green valleys, hidden mountains, and friendly townships, the Blue Mountains & Beyond is a great road trip for travellers who love a balance of wilderness and country living. It’s time to hike your way out to the stunning Castle Rocks and sip on freshly brewed wine in the picturesque Hunter Valley area!

 Katoomba, Blue Mountains, Tyson Mayr

Motorhome Friendly Version Of The Alpine Way

Highlights: Kosciuszko National Park, Cooma, Jindabyne, Yarrangobilly Caves, Snowy River, Snowy Mountains, Charlotte Pass, Perisher & Thredbo

Looking for some snow to go with your road trip? With motorhome-accessible ski fields at Thredbo and Perisher and the snow-capped Mount Kosciuszko, this may be the perfect road trip for you! Enjoy lush farmlands, rolling hills, and alpine forests as you make your journey through some of New South Wales’s most unique terrains.

There’s always something happening in this area, even in the summer season, so research your route and know what to expect!

Tip: The road to Mount Kosciuszko is closed from June to October, so plan ahead.

Kosciuszko National Park, Destination NSW

Grand Pacific Drive

Highlights: Helensburgh, Royal National Park, Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama, Kiama Blowhole, Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay

The Grand Pacific Drive is one of the most popular coastal drives in Australia, and with good reason! With white sandy beaches and refreshing sea breezes, this road trip will take you to some truly gorgeous destinations. One of the most scenic parts of this itinerary is the Sea Cliff Bridge, a 665m bridge with 140km of stunning blue seascapes.

Your adventure doesn’t have to stop in Jervis Bay! Continue to Melbourne by either heading down the coast past Batemans Bay or go inland for Canberra and Albury.

Sea Cliff Bridge

Sydney To Brisbane Road Trip

Highlights: Lake Macquarie, Seal Rocks, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Stockton Dunes, Dorrigo National Park, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast

Let’s go the other way now with a road trip to Brisbane! This spectacular coastal drive will take you to some of the most popular destinations in NSW! From Port Stephens to Tweed Heads, uncover gorgeous dunes and beaches as you make your way towards the sunshine state.

Stockton Sand Dunes, Port Stephens, Destination NSW

Outback Road Trip

Highlights: Parkes & Surrounds, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Warrumbungle, Coonamble, Lightning Ridge & NSW Outback

This motorhome road trip will take you to some of the most beautiful outback destinations. So, prepare to immerse yourself in NSW’s rich gold rush history and embrace the local stargazing culture!

If you reach Lightning Ridge and you’re keen to continue your outback adventures, head on down to Broken Hill and Silverton! Otherwise, make your way over to the coast for Byron Bay and visit some of the most popular destinations in NSW. This scenic road trip is the ultimate route for truly diverse sights!

Cumborah, Destination NSW

Ready To Plan Your Scenic Road Trip From Sydney?

Or maybe you need more inspiration? Check out these motorhome hire drives in NSW and use them to design a road trip of your very own!

You’ll find a variety of holiday parks near Sydney, and plenty more scattered across the state. Plan your trip accordingly, aiming to be in a holiday park every 2 days to recharge your motorhome’s battery. For your own safety and the safety of our wildlife, please drive during the day. Also, the warm outback weather may leave you feeling tired, so remember to take breaks regularly!

Book your motorhome hire in Sydney today!  Call our friendly reservations team on 1300 664 485 or check out our website to see the motorhomes we have available at our Sydney branch.