Sydney

There's a lot to see in NSW: beautiful beaches, towering mountain ranges, quaint historic villages and sweeping outback plains. The best way to take in all the wonderful travel experiences NSW has to offer is to take a road trip, so here are five of the state's most enjoyable drives for you to explore.
Grand Pacific Drive

If you've ever seen an ad for just about any car sold in Australia, chances are you've seen some spectacular footage of this stretch of road. Covering 140 kilometres of coastal scenery south of Sydney, it's not hard to see why this picture-perfect drive is a favourite with advertisers.
Jenolan Caves

Back closer to Sydney for this final road trip through one of the most beautiful regions in NSW. The Greater Blue Mountains Drive actually consists of 18 discovery trails that branch off the main route, each one offering its own special adventure.

Wander through the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mt Tomah, gaze in wonder at the beautiful limestone formations at Jenolan Caves, or just take the obligatory million photos of the Three Sisters. There's obviously also a wealth of bushwalking trails to explore; in fact, the best way to explore this World Heritage Area is on foot.

Throw in the arty vibe of villages like Leura and Katoomba, and you've got yourself one hell of a road trip just a short drive from Sydney.