A Waterfall & Winery Family Adventure

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831.8KM / 516.9MI (Est. travel time 10 hours)

A family road trip in nature.

From family friendly hikes to wineries with farm animals. This road trip will keep the little adventures happy.

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Sydney

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Upper Hunter Valley

Vast grasslands with distance vistas of Wollemi National Park to your south.

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Arrive via car from Upper Hunter Valley245KM / 152MI ~ Approximately 3 hours

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Sights & Activities

The Bikesmith and Espresso Bar

Small Forest Wines by Atsuko

The Bikesmith and Espresso Bar

326 High St, Maitland, NSW, Australia, 2320

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A local hub for everything coffee and cycling.

Small Forest Wines by Atsuko

Denman, NSW, Australia

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If you're driving through the Upper Hunter, make a stop in at this tiny cellar door for a tasting. Winemaker Atsuko Radcliffe is the first female winemaker in Japan, and the only Japanese winemaker to establish a wine brand in Australia.

Mudgee

The perfect base for a few days sampling the regions best food and wine.

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Arrive via car from Mudgee149KM / 93MI ~ Approximately 2 hours

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Sights & Activities

29 nine 99 - Yum Cha and Tea House

Oriental Hotel Mudgee

Alby & Esthers

The Cellar by Gilbert

Peppertree Terraces

Dunns Swamp

29 nine 99 - Yum Cha and Tea House

Rylstone, NSW, Australia, 2849

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A dumpling detour is in order. A tiny country town is the last place you would imagine to find a world-class yum cha house. In the humble town of Rylstone, the 29 nine 99 dumpling restaurant attracts people from far away.

Oriental Hotel Mudgee

Cnr Lewis & Mortimer Sts, Mudgee, NSW, Australia, 2850

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A modern pub and bistro offering a varied menu and drinks list.

Alby & Esthers

Mudgee, NSW, Australia, 2850

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Walk down a little alleyway off the main street to uncover this little gem. In summer the courtyard is alive with people sipping on wine, and during the winter months it is where locals come for their caffeine fix and a delicious breakfast.

The Cellar by Gilbert

Mudgee, NSW, Australia, 2850

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Take a seat in the cosy sandstone building, or bask in the sun in their outdoor courtyard. Sample wines over their tasting plate, which includes local High Valley Cheeses.

Peppertree Terraces

Mudgee, NSW, Australia, 2850

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1 and 2 bedroom furnished apartments in the heart of Mudgee. With a modern refurbishment, the Terraces are a great base for exploring the region.

Dunns Swamp

Rylstone, NSW, Australia, 2849

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Set on the banks of the Cudgegong River, surrounded by sandstone rock formations, this is a beautiful spot for walks, a picnic or camping.

Orange

A wine region for any season.

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Arrive via car from Orange185KM / 115MI ~ Approximately 2 hours

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Sights & Activities

Byng Street Cafe & Local Store

Heifer Station Wines

Jumbled

Spilt Milk Bar

Byng Street Cafe & Local Store

Orange, NSW, Australia, 2800

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A friendly modern cafe for breakfast or lunch.

Heifer Station Wines

Orange, NSW, Australia, 2800

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Taste wines in the old shearing shed, then grab a bottle to enjoy outside in the sun.

Jumbled

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An oasis for design and interior lovers.

Spilt Milk Bar

Orange, NSW, Australia, 2800

+61263604873

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Hand churned gelato.

Blackheath

The perfect base for exploring the wonders of the Blue Mountains.

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Arrive via car from Blackheath142KM / 88MI ~ Approximately 2 hours

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Sights & Activities

Anonymous Cafe

This Little Piggy Deli

Tournament (previously Synonymous Cafe)

Minnehaha Falls

Undercliff Track

Fletchers Lookout

Black Cockatoo Bakery

Anonymous Cafe

Blackheath, NSW, Australia, 2785

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A tiny cafe with great coffee.

This Little Piggy Deli

Blackheath, NSW, Australia, 2785

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A tiny delicatessen filled with sweet and savoury treats.

Evans Lookout

Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia

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For uninhibited Grose Valley views.

Grand Canyon Walk

Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia, 2785

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The best of the Blue Mountains.

Govetts Leap Lookout

Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia, 2785

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An iconic sight.

Cooee Cottage

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A cosy cottage with treetop vistas.

A central location in Blackheath, this house is wedged into the valley, surrounded by dense bush.

Tournament (previously Synonymous Cafe)

Medlow Bath, NSW, Australia, 2780

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Local coffee and a seasonal menu for breakfast and lunch.

Minnehaha Falls

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A 20 walks leads you to one of the most underrated yet spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes.

The first half of the walk is along flat sandy pathway following the creek, and then the second half is all down, descending to the bottom of the cliff. The walk has sections of steep metal stairs and cliff edges, but is still an easy walk for kids. Once you get to the bottom you will get a glimpse of the tall thin waterfall plummeting into one of the most magical swimming holes we had ever seen. This place is best enjoyed with on-one else around.Come early to avoid any chance of crowds.

Undercliff Track

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Sandstone pavers lead the way, snaking around tight bends on the cliff side.

Fletchers Lookout

Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

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Cliff views to test out your vertigo.

Black Cockatoo Bakery

Lawson, NSW, Australia, 2783

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Sourdough bread and possibly the best croissants ever.

Sydney

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Arrive via car from Sydney111KM / 69MI ~ Approximately an hour

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A family road trip in nature.

Vast grasslands with distance vistas of Wollemi National Park to your south.

Sights & Activities

A local hub for everything coffee and cycling.

If you're driving through the Upper Hunter, make a stop in at this tiny cellar door for a tasting. Winemaker Atsuko Radcliffe is the first female winemaker in Japan, and the only Japanese winemaker to establish a wine brand in Australia.

The perfect base for a few days sampling the regions best food and wine.

Sights & Activities

A dumpling detour is in order. A tiny country town is the last place you would imagine to find a world-class yum cha house. In the humble town of Rylstone, the 29 nine 99 dumpling restaurant attracts people from far away.

A modern pub and bistro offering a varied menu and drinks list.

Walk down a little alleyway off the main street to uncover this little gem. In summer the courtyard is alive with people sipping on wine, and during the winter months it is where locals come for their caffeine fix and a delicious breakfast.

Take a seat in the cosy sandstone building, or bask in the sun in their outdoor courtyard. Sample wines over their tasting plate, which includes local High Valley Cheeses.

1 and 2 bedroom furnished apartments in the heart of Mudgee. With a modern refurbishment, the Terraces are a great base for exploring the region.

Set on the banks of the Cudgegong River, surrounded by sandstone rock formations, this is a beautiful spot for walks, a picnic or camping.

A wine region for any season.

Sights & Activities

A friendly modern cafe for breakfast or lunch.

Taste wines in the old shearing shed, then grab a bottle to enjoy outside in the sun.

An oasis for design and interior lovers.

Hand churned gelato.

The perfect base for exploring the wonders of the Blue Mountains.

Sights & Activities

A tiny cafe with great coffee.

A tiny delicatessen filled with sweet and savoury treats.

For uninhibited Grose Valley views.

The best of the Blue Mountains.

An iconic sight.

A cosy cottage with treetop vistas.

Local coffee and a seasonal menu for breakfast and lunch.

A 20 walks leads you to one of the most underrated yet spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes.

Sandstone pavers lead the way, snaking around tight bends on the cliff side.

Cliff views to test out your vertigo.

Sourdough bread and possibly the best croissants ever.

Using QR Codes

Optional Downloads

GPX File

KML File

PDF File

Build your own itineraries

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