Sydney to Cowra road trip: Distance, driving time and best stops
Attractions between Sydney and Cowra: Hassans Walls and Lithgow
The final part of the Sydney to Lithgow section of the Sydney to Cowra drive crosses the Pass of Victoria into Hartley, then goes past the supreme lookouts at Hassans Walls.
Things to do in Lithgow include getting a taste of the coal-mining past at the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park and learning about historic guns 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.
The Lithgow to Bathurst leg of the drive is only 67km long, but there are a few decent attractions on the way. Top spots include the Marrangaroo National Park around the Coxs River, trout-fishing hotspot Thompsons Creek Reservoir and the peaceful Sunny Corner State Forest.
Attractions in Bathurst include Abercrombie House, the Bathurst Rail Museum and the Mount Panorama racing circuit. The Rydges Bathurst hotel is right next to the race track.
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