Sydney to Broken Hill road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Attractions between Sydney and Broken Hill: Mudgee to Dubbo
It’s another 126km from Mudgee to Dubbo, with a few more wineries to sample on the way – including Ernest Schuetz Estate Wines and Gooree Park.
The drive goes past southern end of the Dapper Nature Reserve, where you’ll find plenty of kangaroos and birdlife.
Fine things to do in Dubbo include stargazing at the Dubbo Observatory and taking a safari-style trip to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Dubbo accommodation picks
Australia specialist booking site Wotif offers Dubbo accommodation for from $80 a night. To search through the options, visit the top deals page.
However, the following well-reviewed Dubbo accommodation options are particularly worth considering.
- For families: Discovery Parks Dubbo holiday park.
- For business travellers and anyone who wants a bit more space: The Quest apartments.
- For good value in a central location: Surestay Hotel.
- For a high quality motel with indoor AND outdoor pools: Cattlemans Country Motor Inn.
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