Sydney to Tamworth
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Open leg route
512.4KM / 318.4MI (Est. travel time 6 hours)

Traverse the New England and Oxley highways from Sydney CBD to the city of Tamworth.

Explore the sights and attractions of Wollombi, Pokolbin, Willow Tree and Gunnedah along the way.
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Depart Sydney

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Glenworth Valley

For Instagram-worthy views of the Glenworth Valley, take the Mount Olive trail in Popran National Park to the Mount Olive lookout.

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Arrive via car from Glenworth Valley68KM / 42MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Hominy Creek Walking Track
Popran National Park
Mount Olive Trail
Hominy Creek Walking Track
Photo: John Yurasek
Ironbark Road, Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2250
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Walks, Hiking

Go walking along Hominy Creek walking track in Popran National Park to the picturesque crystal clear waters of Emerald Pool. Branching off Mount Olive trail,

Popran National Park
Popran Road, Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2250
1300 072 757
parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Non-smoking, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Horse Riding, Walks, Hiking, Lookouts
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Popran National Park on the NSW central coast protects Aboriginal sites and offers great walking, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing. Take a step

Mount Olive Trail
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Ironbark Road, Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia, 2250
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Horse Riding, Walks, Hiking

Starting at Ironbark picnic area, Mount Olive trail is the ideal way to see magnificent views of Glenworth Valley and Popran National Park.

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Wollombi

Steeped in colonial and convict history, Wollombi was established as the administrative centre of the district in the 1830s.

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Arrive via car from Wollombi70KM / 43MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Wollombi colonial history
Wollombi Museum
Myrtle House Cafe Wollombi
Wollombi colonial historyWollombi
Visit Wollombi
Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia, 2325
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Spend your days exploring the history of Wollombi, the gateway to Hunter Valley Wine Country.

Wollombi Museum
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Myrtle House Cafe Wollombi
2877 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW, Australia, 2325
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Credit Card Payment Facilities
Children Catered, Outdoor Dining
Breakfast, Coffee, Dinner, Drinks, Lunch, Children Catered
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Cafe | Bar | Books Myrtle House is a modern cafe housed in historic Wollombi. We boast great coffee, stunning eats and our own cottage accommodation.

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Pokolbin

What’s a trip to the Hunter Valley without visiting a cellar door or two?

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Arrive via car from Pokolbin39KM / 25MI ~ Approximately 34 minutes
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Sights & Activities

Muse Restaurant
Hunters Quarter
Audrey Wilkinson
Tempus Two Cellar Door
Leogate Estate
Belford Cottages
Muse Restaurant
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2450 Broke Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, 2320
(02) 4998 6777
muse@musedining.com.au
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Providing a complete dining experience, offering contemporary Australian cuisine presented with professional and friendly service.

Hunters Quarter
hunters quarter
576 De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, 2320
(02) 4998 7666
info@huntersquarter.com.au
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Pets Allowed, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Australian, Beer, Beverage, Brasserie, Cider, Cocktails, Coffee, Degustation, Dessert, European, Gluten Free Available, Gourmet, Halal, Healthy Food, International, Modern Australian, Modern European, Native Australian, Seafood, Seasonal Local Produce, Share Plates, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine, Dinner, Late night, Lunch, Private Dining, Waterside Dining
Pets Allowed
Parking, Coach Parking
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Hunters Quarter is a relaxed and elegant dining destination, located in the Cockfighter's Ghost Vineyard, in the heart of the picturesque Hunter Valley.

Audrey Wilkinson
Audrey Wilkinson
750 Debeyers Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, 2320
(02) 4998 1866
cellardoor@audreywilkinson.com.au
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Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Tasting Flight, Wine, Takeaway
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Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Audrey Wilkinson was first planted in 1866 making it the oldest vineyard site in Pokolbin and one of the oldest in Australia.

Tempus Two Cellar Door
Corner Broke and McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, 2320
(02) 4993 3999
cellardoor@tempustwo.com.au
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Ambulant Access, Non-smoking, Delivery Available
Australian, Vegan, Wine, Delivery Available
Entertainment, Live Music
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Catering for High Support, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.

From its spiritual home in the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region, Tempus Two sources fruit from Australia’s premium vineyard regions to craft wines with

Leogate Estate
1693 Broke Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia, 2320
(02) 4998 7499
reservations@leogate.com.au
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Accessible, Wheelchair Access
Outdoor Dining
Australian, Dinner, Lunch
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Situated at the foot of the picturesque Brokenback Range, it's hard to miss that striking feature of the landscape that is, Leogate Estate. The opulent

Belford CottagesBelford Cottages - Hunter Valley
659 Hermitage Road,, Pokolbin, NSW, Australia, 2320
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Wild Woods at Pokolbin offers you the perfect and affordable escape in the Hunter Valley wine country.

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Gunnedah

Spot a koala in Gunnedah.

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Arrive via car from Gunnedah260KM / 162MI ~ Approximately 3 hours
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Sights & Activities

Willow Tree Inn
Gunnedah Rural Museum
Heritage Sculptures at Pensioners Hill Lookout
Willow Tree Inn
New England Highway, Willow Tree, New South Wales, Australia, 2339
(02) 6747 7711
info@grazewillowtree.com.au
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14 rooms
$120 ~ $340 AUD*
Parking
Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
* Guests have a choice of hotel room accommodation, luxury cabins or cottage-style accommodation.

For an irresistible getaway experience, the Willow Tree Inn offers luxury accommodation in the form of King Lodges and Hotel Suites.

Gunnedah Rural Museum
Corner of Alford Street and Oxley Highway, Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia, 2380
(02) 6742 4690
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Pets Allowed, Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Pets Allowed, Public Toilet
Walks
$2 ~ $10 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
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* Adults: $10; Pensioners $7; Children $2

The Gunnedah Rural Museum is one of Australia's largest collections of early agriculture and transport memorabilia, with a display of over 1600 exhibits.

Heritage Sculptures at Pensioners Hill Lookout
Lloyd Road, Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia, 2380
(02) 6740 2230
tourism@infogunnedah.com.au
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Free Entry
Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Barbeque
Birdwatching, Walks
Parking

Pensioners Hill is now home to four stunning stone sculptures that depict different aspects of Gunnedah's cultural and industrial history.

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Tamworth

Aside from its country music legacy, Tamworth also has a rich architectural and agricultural history.

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Arrive via car from Tamworth75KM / 47MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Tamworth Powerstation Museum
Tamworth Country Music Hall of Fame
CH Boutique Hotel
Country Capital Motel
Tamworth Visitor Information Centre
Tamworth Powerstation Museum
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Tamworth Country Music Hall of Fame
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CH Boutique Hotel
52 Brisbane Street, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, 2340
(02) 5712 9700
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62 rooms
Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Hiking, Scenic Drives, Walks, Wine, Wine tasting
$119 ~ $529 AUD*
Parking, Secure Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
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* Nightly rates are indicative values based on availability at time of reservation.

Enjoy magnificent accommodation, fine dining and a warm welcome.

Country Capital Motel
193 Goonoo goonoo rd, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, 2340
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Tamworth Visitor Information Centre
Destination Tamworth
2 The Ringers Road, Hillvue, New South Wales, Australia, 2340
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Abseiling, Birdwatching, Boating, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Cycling, Fishing, Four Wheel Driving, Golf, Hang Gliding/Paragliding, Helicopter, Hiking, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drives, Swimming, Walks, Wine, Wine tasting, Winery tour

Tamworth region is dotted with pristine waterways, beautiful national parks, offering ample opportunities for bush walking, rock climbing, paragliding, off-road adventures, fishing, and bird watching.

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