Just 135km northeast of Sydney’s CBD, Blacksmiths is the closest place to town you can legally get some sand between your tread, yet it couldn’t feel further removed.
Daydreams
MARY RIVER NP, NT
The Mary River is home to the infamous Shady Camp, a barramundi fishing mecca that draws in crowds of faithful anglers from around the country each season.
THE DUCK CREEK ROAD, QLD
The track was commissioned and is still used for access by some of the local farms, and offers visitors fantastic scenic views as it winds its way up the mountain range.
REEVES BEACH, VIC
The pretty coastal reserve offers free camping and is located just 100km north of Wilsons Promontory and 230km east of Melbourne.
RYDAL, NSW
Just 160km west of Sydney, the historic town of Rydal is located near Lake Lyell and close by to the Blue Mountains hub of Lithgow.
BUTTERFLY GORGE NATURE PARK, NT
Access to Butterfly Gorge and nearby Tjuwaliyn Hot Springs Park is via the Old Stuart Highway Scenic Route from Darwin.