Sydney to Young, NSW: Best road trip stops, distance & drive time

Sydney to Young drive: Goulburn to Yass

The next stretch of the drive is from Goulburn to Yass.

Things to do in Yass include visiting Cooma Cottage to learn about early pastoral history and walking 2.8km to the top of Mount Mundoonen for marvellous views.

But the best thing to do in Yass is taking a tour around the nearby wineries. Canberra Winery Tours offers pick-ups in Yass.

If you fancy staying the night, Yass accommodation options include the marvellously-located Yass Central Bed and Breakfast and the highly-rated Colonial Lodge Motor Inn.

Sydney to Young road trip: Yass to Young

If you’re not going into Yass, join the Lachlan Valley Way towards Boorowa.

The Boorowa Historical Museum tells the backstory of the town’s strong Irish heritage.

On the rural drive west of Boorowa along Cunningar Road, the Sydney to Young road trip passes the Tarengo Railway Bridge. Then you’ll turn right onto Cusak Road and right again onto Moppity Road.

On the way into Young, NSW, the drive goes very close to one of the town’s top attractions. The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden hints at Young’s historic Chinese influence.

The Young Historical Museum tells that story in more detail.

Other things to do in Young include visiting the Hilltops region wineries, and picking your own cherries at the Ballinaclash Orchard.

Well-reviewed accommodation in Young, NSW, includes the fairly central Colonial Motel and Apartments, the budget-conscious Young Caravan Park and the four star Young Federation Motor Inn.