Sydney to Dubbo road trip: Distance, driving time and best stops
Sydney to Dubbo drive: Mudgee wineries and national parks
The next major town on the Sydney to Dubbo drive is Mudgee, which has several wineries, including the handily located Logan Wines.
3 great experiences to book in Mudgee
- Opal-polishing workshop – and set the opals as jewellery.
- Wine and food tour in a classic car – indulge in style.
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight – see the vineyards from above.
Mudgee experience options include opal-polishing workshops, wine-tasting and horse-riding combos, plus wine tours in a classic car.
Mudgee accommodation picks include the helpfully central Cobb and Co Court Boutique Hotel, the handily affordable Soldiers Motel and the sprawling Parklands Resort.
The drive from Mudgee to Dubbo takes about an hour and a half. Don’t expect to see much on the way.
You might want to book your Dubbo Zoo ticket in advance – it’ll help you skip the queue.
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.
- More driving times to Dubbo.
13 brilliant experiences in Sydney you should book
- (💲Great value 💲) Tick off several bucket list items on a highlights-packed Blue Mountains day tour.
- Get perfect views of the world’s most beautiful city on a Sydney Harbour helicopter tour.
- Save money with a multi-attraction pass.
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy the romance of a tall ship cruise on Sydney Harbour.
- Eat all you can at the Skyfeast at the top of Sydney Tower.
- See migrating humpbacks – on a whale-watching cruise.
- (Highly recommended ✅) Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an Opera House tour.
- Dine as the city lights up on sunset dinner cruise around the harbour.
- Combine beers and stories on a historic pubs tour through the convict-era Rocks district.
- Stand on your board and catch waves during Bondi Beach surfing lessons.
- Go to wombat and kangaroo-spotting hotspots on a Southern Highlands tour.
- Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
- (🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.
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