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Sydney to Blue Mountains to Orange

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Open leg route
305.3KM / 189.7MI (Est. travel time 4 hours)

Orange has become a fully fledged gourmet destination, known for its cool climate wineries, chic bars and produce shops.

This itinerary takes the scenic route over the stunning Blue Mountains to Orange, offering a couple of packed day with treats for your tastebuds. Along the way there are plenty of opportunities to stop for bushwalks, visit spectacular limestone caves and, of course, savour fine food.

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Depart Sydney
Drive – 101KM
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Katoomba
Follow the scenic clifftop drive to Katoomba.
Bakery Patisserie Schwarz
Conservation Hut
Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls located in the Blue Mountains National Park is a spectacular waterfall with magnificent views. One of the most picturesque falls in the mountains.
Echo Point
Echo Point is the home of the famous Three Sisters, on the edge of the spectacular Jamison Valley, surrounded by bushwalks and amazing lookouts.
Three Sisters
The Three Sisters is an iconic formation that you must see at least once in your lifetime.
Furber Steps-Scenic Railway Walking Track
Head to the Blue Mountains National Park and take on the Furber Steps-Scenic Railway Walking Track. Descend down the steep Furber Steps.
Drive – 11KM
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Blackheath
Don't be afraid to work up an appetite, the Blue Mountains is packed with good places for the hungry.
Vesta
Try Vesta in Blackheath, which serves up comfort food classics such as slow cooked lamb that falls apart on your fork.
Drive – 62KM
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Jenolan Caves
Just over an hour's drive from Katoomba lies one of the area's most spectacular sites, the Jenolan Caves.
The Caves Cafe
You can enjoy a leisurely lunch, at the Caves Cafe, which has recently been completely renovated! The new cafe features light meals, snacks and drinks.
Jenolan Caves House
Chisolm's Restaurant
Chisholm's is perfect for a family get-together, romantic dinner or special occasion - even a wedding!
Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves is regarded as one of Australia's most spectacular cave systems. Jenolan is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.
Drive – 75KM
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Bathurst
Australia's oldest settlement, Bathurst, with its Victorian buildings lining the town's streets has some enticing options for lunch.
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
One man's passion has become Bathurst's greatest treasure. The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is situated in the heart of Bathurst.
The Oxford Hotel
Church Bar & Woodfired Pizza
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park is located less than three hours drive from Sydney and a perfect base to explore the central west.
Drive – 56KM
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Orange
With full tummies, it's two hours to the town of Orange, which enchants visitors with its heritage buildings and vibrant food and wine scene
Racine Bakery
Racine Bakery is the baby of Racine Restaurant and was started in April 2012 with a small range of organic bread.
The Union Bank Orange
The Union Bank was built in 1857. Almost as old as Orange itself it has always been a place where people meet.
The Agrestic Grocer
The Agrestic Grocer provides a unique shopping and dining experience.
The Sonic
No trip to Orange would be complete without a visit to Jumbled, a vibrant and bustling concept store of home, fashion and coffee.
Lolli Redini Restaurant
Ross Hill Wines Daily Complimentary Tour
Philip Shaw Wines
Philip Shaw wines express the ideal qualities of this region. Made without compromise the range shows pure varietal characters with bright fruit flavour.
De Salis Wines
De Salis is a family operated winery located at an altitude of 1050 metres in the cool climate region of Orange NSW.
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