Bathurst to Tamworth

Hi
We travel this frequently to Singleton without the van good scenic road sealed all the way to the Golden Highway then depends the way you take to Scone we go to Merriwa this is a good road all the way .We have only taken our van from Orange to Rylstone The road from Bylong in some parts similar to the Sofala road from Bathurst. Take it easy it is a good drive

Hope this helps

Bathurst to Hill End - http://goo.gl/maps/DKfwd - that is the shortest way there now the Bridle Track is closed. It's now sealed all the way so you can take your van there (probably put their development money there rather than repairing the Track.)

Look at http://goo.gl/maps/NZPxb - There are a couple of alternatives suggested at the top of the Driving Directions. Hover your cursor over then to show the alternate road, clicking on one of them changes the Driving Directions to suit that route.

If you stop in the caravan park at Quirindi (quaint little park with an excellent amenities block,) you can travel on to Tamworth through Werris Creek and have some time in the museum there.

Erad

You could also try via Mudgee, Gulgong, Dunedoo, Coolah, Premer and Werris Creek. First time you need to keep track of your position as there are a few close right and left turn intrsections that can put you off course.

Enjoyable drive, easy and plenty to see early morning and late afternoons especially. We travel that way all the time as it keeps us off the main roads for most of the trip.

When we returned to Bathurst from Tamworth we came via Nundle and a few gravel roads.


Regards
Paul H

Thnx for your replies. Two years ago, i wanted to go along the Bridle track and found it was closed. I still want to have a look, so will go as far as I can and then come back. Regarding Gulgong, Premer etc, that is the way we go and thoroughly enjoy it. We were looking for some way different again.

We live in Cooma and normally go up or down the Putty road rather than bounce our way through Pennant Hills etc. The Putty Road is really nice and apart from a few winding bits is an easy drive. Worth the effort if you haven't been on it for years. Also, the mines up near Singleton - they are massive and an omen for what is to come everywhere up the top end of the Hunter Valley and the Liverpool plains. Enjoy the country whilst you can.