Sydney to Dubbo road trip: Distance, driving time and best stops
Sydney to Dubbo road trip: Bells Line of Road attractions
But it’s probably a bit too early to be stopping, alas. Once off the M7 at Hassall Grove, the drive from Sydney to Dubbo heads north towards Marsden Park and Richmond, then crosses the Hawkesbury River. It follows Bells Line of Road through Kurrajong and enters the Blue Mountains.
Now, the Blue Mountains are definitely worth stopping in. Highlights on or near Bells Line of Road include the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah and the Zig Zag Railway in Clarence.
7 Blue Mountains experiences you should pre-book
- Scenic World tickets – combine dramatic train rides, cable cars & forest walks.
- The Blue Mountains hop-on, hop-off bus – get around Katoomba and Leura’s top sites hassle-free.
- Guided stargazing with an astrophysicist – learn how to read the clear night skies.
- Give canyoning a try – jumping, climbing and sliding through Empress Canyon.
- Take a half day abseiling adventure – in the Blue Mountains National Park.
- Indulge in a local produce tasting experience – with beers, wines & meats.
- Get adventurous – on a 4WD tour to the world’s second largest canyon.
At the western end of the Blue Mountains, you’ll pass through Lithgow and Bowenfels, then turn north.
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.
Things to do in Lithgow include uncovering the coal-mining past at the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park and admiring weaponry at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory.
Next section: Lithgow to Mudgee.