Sydney to Broken Hill road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Sydney to Broken Hill drive: Lithgow and surrounds
The Sydney to Lithgow section of the Sydney to Broken Hill drive then conquers the Pass of Victoria, skirting near the tremendous lookouts at Hassans Walls.
Things to do in Lithgow include discovering the coal-mining past at the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park and admiring historic weapons at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory.
Top Lithgow accommodation choices
The best places to stay in Lithgow are:
- For the highest guest ratings: Lithgow Workies Club Motel.
- For heritage and charm: Wenvoe Historic Retreat.
- For a heated outdoor pool: Zig Zag Motel and Apartments.
It’s 127km from Lithgow to Mudgee, but there’s are several attractions en route. Before joining the Castlereagh Highway, you can walk to the summit of Mount Walker in Marrangaroo National Park, for example.
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