Campbelltown to Sydney drive: Distance, time & attractions

The distance from Campbelltown to Sydney is 57km, with a driving time of around 49 minutes. Attractions on the way include the Casula Parklands and the Australian Golf Club.

The Campbelltown to Sydney drive connects the outer fringes of the Greater Sydney Area to the city centre.

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Campbelltown to Sydney distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Campbelltown to Sydney is 57km. That makes for a driving time of around 49 minutes.

Attractions in Campbelltown include the Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum, the Sambar Brown Lookout and the Australian Botanic Garden. The Smiths Creek Reserve, meanwhile, is the best place to see koalas in Sydney.

The quickest route from Campbelltown to central Sydney starts along the Hume Motorway. This goes past the Macquarie Links International Golf Club.

Campbelltown to Sydney drive: Casula and Revesby

Branch off along the South Western Freeway, which quickly becomes the South Western Motorway (or M5) as is continues through Casula. Here, the Casula Mall is a perennial favourite for shopping, while the Casula Parklands by the Georges River is great fun. It has a ninja training circuit and plenty of equipment aimed at older children.

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Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
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Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
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The route then goes through Revesby and past the Salt Pan Creek Reserve in Riverwood. The John Mountford Reserve and Canterbury Golf Course also butt up against the motorway.

Campbelltown to Sydney drive: Into central Sydney

Later on, the Illoura Reserve runs into Wolli Creek Regional Park and the motorway skirts the edge of the Eve Street Wetlands before crossing the Cooks River, joining the Princes Highway and diving under Sydney Airport.

The Princes Highway then continues past the Botany Dams and a series of prestigious golf courses. The Australian Golf Club in Rosebery is arguably the biggest drawcard for golfers.

Next come Moore Park, home of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium, before entering the city centre via restaurant-packed Surry Hills and historic Woolloomooloo.

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Taronga Zoo – the zoo with harbour views (and plenty of cute Aussie animals)
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Sydney Cricket Ground – behind the scenes secrets tour.
Sydney Tower Eye – 360 degree views from 250 metres above the city.

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