Sydney to Lithgow drive: Distance, time and road trip attractions
Sydney to Lithgow drive via Great Western Highway
The other route heads out along the M4 past Parramatta and the Prospect Reservoir. It crosses the Nepean River at Jamisontown, then heads into the Blue Mountains. You can peel off to explore the Glenbrook section of the Blue Mountains National Park, including Jellybean Pool, the Euroka Campground and the Portal Lookout.
The drive then passes through several Blue Mountains towns and villages, many of which have attractions on the doorstep. Try the Valley Heights Rail Museum from Springwood, Clarina Falls or the Norman Lindsay Gallery from Faulconbridge or the Linden Observatory from Linden.
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.
Edith Falls, Mabel Falls and Hazel Falls are close to Woodford. Horseshoe Falls and Adelina Falls are best tackled from Hazelbrook or Lawson.
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