Is Bathurst a worthwhile Sydney day trip for a teen who likes motor racing?
The family has eight Sydney days, a rental car for part of the visit and wants a trip shaped around the son's interest.
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How can we return from a Wentworth Falls stargazing tour after dark?
The tour ends near a picnic area around 9 pm, and we need to reach the train station safely.
How should drivers check parking for Blue Mountains lookouts?
We hope to visit the Three Sisters and several Wentworth Falls viewpoints and would prefer short walks from the car.
What scenic detours fit around a three-night Bowral wedding stay?
We will hire a car from Sydney and have extra days, with more interest in coast and small towns than a fast return.
Should we split eight Sydney days between the CBD and Blue Mountains?
Three adults will visit in July, and we are considering two mountain nights between city hotel stays.
Should we travel north or south after staying near Palm Beach?
Palm Beach is a must, but we have not decided how to use the rest of our rental-car week.
How can we visit the Blue Mountains without tiring our legs before a race?
We want scenery and a short walk, but need to stay fresh for a marathon a few days later.
How do we choose a wine-country day tour from Sydney?
We want an organised trip and would rather not drive back after tasting.
How can a solo visitor choose a Blue Mountains tour with responsible wildlife viewing?
I want viewpoints and perhaps animals without an overcrowded or rushed day.
Is Bowral practical as a car-free day trip from Sydney?
We would like a Southern Highlands outing and plan to travel by train.
Can a Blue Mountains day trip include Scenic World and major walks?
We are considering Echo Point, Three Sisters, Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Grand Canyon in one day.
What easy day trip from Sydney suits a solo traveller without a car?
I want scenery, a gentle walk and cafés within reach of a train or coach.