Motorists are advised to plan their trip in accordance with current weather and road conditions and any travel advisories. For the latest traffic updates on state-controlled roads and highways, call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW app.
A world of wonder
The Blue Mountains are justifiably world famous. And it’s not just those World Heritage-listed landscapes that draw people back. Grand gardens, fabulous food (much of it with equally fabulous views), crisp mountain air, heritage hotels, galleries and artisans, and a string of townships each with their own charm… there are few better places to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself.
Tim Ross explores the Capertee Valley, meeting the locals and discovering the beautiful scenery, just a 3hr drive from Sydney.
Take a Blue Mountains road trip
Take a Blue Mountains road trip
Unveiling a spectacular wilderness in all its rugged glory, the Greater Blue Mountains Drive is an epic journey through the alluring sandstone plateaus west of Sydney, an elixir of fresh air, adventure, country hospitality and a tantalising gourmet scene.
