Driving in New South Wales
One of the
longest highways is the Newell. It runs from Tocumwal in the south, through
historic Jerilderie, Narrandera, West Wyalong, the bushranging district of
Forbes, Parkes (with its huge astronomical telescope), Peak Hill, the hub of
the West -Dubbo, Gilgandra, Coonabarabran, Narrabri, Moree and, finally to
Boggabilla, on the Queensland border.
The Castlereagh links the dry opal fields of New Angledool with Walgett and towns further south like Coonamble, Gulargambone, Gilgandra and Dubbo. The remote Barrier Highway stretches from Nyngan through the copper city of Cobar then Wilcannia to beyond Broken Hill. The Lachlan links the isolated outposts of Booligal, Hillston and Lake Cargellico with a road that is mainly dirt.
The Castlereagh links the dry opal fields of New Angledool with Walgett and towns further south like Coonamble, Gulargambone, Gilgandra and Dubbo. The remote Barrier Highway stretches from Nyngan through the copper city of Cobar then Wilcannia to beyond Broken Hill. The Lachlan links the isolated outposts of Booligal, Hillston and Lake Cargellico with a road that is mainly dirt.
New South Wales has a never-ending diversity of natural and man-made wonders to enjoy. Its World Heritage-listed areas and national parks can be explored on foot, horseback or by 4WD. The beaches and waterways beckon anglers, swimmers, and all water-sports enthusiasts alike, while the towns and cities offer both history and a vitality and enthusiasm for the present. New South Wales has it all.
Photos an informaion kindly provided by Tourism NSW
