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A Tour of Caves and Fossils.

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Open leg route
564.4KM / 350.7MI (Est. travel time 7 hours)

On this route you'll discover fascinating natural wonders from caves to glow worms.

This four-day journey will take you through mountains and historic townships from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, finishing in Wellington.

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Day 1: Sydney
Sydney is a leading destination with natural beauty, iconic landmarks, first-class food and wine and an exciting events calendar.
Customs House Sydney Visitor Information Centre
Customs House is the only accredited visitor information centre in the Sydney CBD. Located in a heritage building at Circular Quay.
Manly Visitor Information Centre
Live like a local, explore like a tourist with inside information on all things Manly at the Booking and Information Centre, a 'one stop shop'.
Australian Museum: Home of the Dinosaurs Exhibit
Home of ten complete dinosaur skeletons, eight-life-sized models and a range of high-tech interactive displays.
The Hydro Majestic Hotel
Stop for high tea and breathtaking views in an Art Deco setting.
Drive – 138KM
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Day 1: Lithgow
From camping at Lake Lyell, to bushwalking and bird watching in the Capertee Valley, Lithgow offers a range of natural delights.
Seven Valleys Visitor Information Centre Lithgow
Call into the Seven Valleys Visitor Information Centre and let the friendly and enthusiastic staff help you plan your next adventure.
Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre
Visit Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to learn about the history of the town, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
Glow Worm Tunnel
Grab your torch for a walk through this 400m disused rail tunnel that is now home to thousands of fungus larvae, known as glow worms.
Drive – 59KM
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Day 2: Jenolan Caves
On the morning of Day 2, head to the Jenolan Caves and explore Australia's largest caves.
Oberon Visitor Information Centre
Visit the award-winning Visitor Information Centre for assistance on activities and things to see and do in the area.
Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre - Echo Point
Echo Point Visitor Information Centre is an fully accredited with trained staff, who will assist you plan your activities during your visit.
Jenolan Caves (Tour)
One of the finest and oldest cave systems in the world with pure underground rivers and an abundance of ancient limestone crystal formations
Drive – 29KM
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Day 2: Oberon
The town of Oberon is named after the King of the Fairies in Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights Dream and is popular for its stunning gardens.
Oberon Visitor Information Centre
Visit the award-winning Visitor Information Centre for assistance on activities and things to see and do in the area.
Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre
Visit Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to learn about the history of the town, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
Mayfield Garden
Originally created to be one of the world’s largest privately-owned cool climate gardens, now an arts and entertainment hub for the region.
Drive – 46KM
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Day 2: Bathurst
Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland town, and there was a gold rush to the area when a discovery of gold was made near Bathurst in 1823.
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre is a one-stop shop for information about everything happening across the Bathurst region.
Blayney Shire Visitor Information Centre
Visitor Information Service Centre run by local volunteers who can provide information to assist visitors with maps and brochures with helpful advice on local attractions,
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
See a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and Australia's largest collection of fossils in amber, fossilised dinosaur eggs and opalised fossils.
Drive – 38KM
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Day 3: Blayney
The tiny historical villages of Millthorpe, Blayney and Carcoar have picture-book streets and a dynamic food and wine scene.
Blayney Shire Visitor Information Centre
Visitor Information Service Centre run by local volunteers who can provide information to assist visitors with maps and brochures with helpful advice on local attractions,
Orange Visitor Information Centre
The Orange Visitor Centre - for maps, brochures, itineraries and tours, the friendly and knowledgeable staff provide information on accommodation, dining, attractions and events.
Carcoar
Carcoar is classified by the National Trust due to the number of intact 19th-century buildings.
Millthorpe
Millthorpe is home to fascinating history as well as some great places to dine, including the acclaimed Tonic.
Drive – 69KM
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Day 3: Cowra
On the banks of the Lachlan River, Cowra is home to historical buildings, intriguing military history and tranquil gardens.
Cowra Visitor Information Centre
The Centre is your one-stop shop for local and regional information, maps, local produce, craft and stocks a variety of Cowra region wine.
Cabonne Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop - Age of Fishes Museum
Cabonne’s accredited Visitor Information Centre operates from the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra and proudly houses the 360 million year old fish fossil collection.
Japanese Garden
Special features of the garden include a Bonsho Bell, a traditional Edo Cottage, an authentic open air Tea House and a Bonsai House.
Drive – 33KM
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Day 3: Canowindra
With gentle winds and wide open spaces, Canowindra is known as the 'Balloon Capital of Australia'.
Cabonne Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop - Age of Fishes Museum
Cabonne’s accredited Visitor Information Centre operates from the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra and proudly houses the 360 million year old fish fossil collection.
Cowra Visitor Information Centre
The Centre is your one-stop shop for local and regional information, maps, local produce, craft and stocks a variety of Cowra region wine.
Age of Fishes Museum
Check out the fossils of bizarre fish with crocodile-like jaws and armour from 360 million years ago that were discovered locally.
Blind Freddy’s Bushranger Historical Tours
Visit the locations where notorious criminals like Ben Hall, Frank Gardiner and Johnny Gilbert roamed during the gold rush era of the 1860s.
Finns Store
Finns Store is a Canowindra icon. Selling gifts, jewellery, clothing and furniture, it is also a coffee shop, gallery and cellar door.
Drive – 59KM
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Day 4: Orange
Orange is an elegant inland town renowned for its fine produce, outstanding wines and picturesque tree-lined streets.
Orange Visitor Information Centre
The Orange Visitor Centre - for maps, brochures, itineraries and tours, the friendly and knowledgeable staff provide information on accommodation, dining, attractions and events.
Blayney Shire Visitor Information Centre
Visitor Information Service Centre run by local volunteers who can provide information to assist visitors with maps and brochures with helpful advice on local attractions,
Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
Top spot for a picnic or barbecue and a bushwalk to some ancient caves.
Orange Wine Tours
Suitable for first-time wine drinkers and visitors with more experienced palates. Gain knowledge of Orange's region-specific characteristics
Ross Hill Wines
Call into the cellar door for a tasting of cool climate chardonnay, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.
Drive – 95KM
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Day 4: Wellington
Wellington is a historic riverside town with a suspension bridge over Bell River and pretty public gardens.
Wellington Visitor Information Centre
The Centre is an accredited Information Centre and has been offering continuous warm and friendly service since 1971.
Bell River Estate
Specialists in fortified wines and shiraz.
Oxley Museum
Home to a collection of local historical artefacts.
Wellington Caves
Home of megafauna fossils.
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