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What you’ll do

One of our favourite trips! There is something for the adventure seeker, nature enthusiast, historian and even foodie in you! Home to several historic sites, unique experiences, wildlife interactions, trails and more, this has to be on our day trip list.

9am - Let's get right into it!

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Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
Australian wildlife park in Sydney
Category
Park
Est. Price
A$50

This wildlife experience could be get a bit pricey pp if you don't have a group, so here's another fun alternative too!

2

Picton Karting Track and Mini Golf
Picton Karting Track and Mini Golf
Thrilling karting and mini golf
Category
Café

11am - Picton Railway Viaduct

Uncover the engineering wonder of Sydney's Picton Railway Viaduct! The Viaduct is located at the end of Webster Street in Picton, and is surrounded by historic homes and natural parkland.

3

Stonequarry Creek Viaduct
Stonequarry Creek Viaduct
Historic stone railway viaduct in Picton
Category
Sightseeing

Lunch Time! 

Head right over for wholesome lunch to fuel the rest of your day! (Two options here)

4

This one is optional

Picton Social
Picton Social
Cozy café with delicious treats
Category
Café
5

This one is optional

Vaby's Restaurant
Vaby's Restaurant
Cozy Mediterranean dining in Picton
Category
Restaurant

1.30pm - NSW Rail Museum

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of locomotive history at the NSW Rail Museum! We had so much fun here! Depending on the day/date you visit you could Enjoy a 35-minute ride aboard a 1920s timber-bodied rail motor, a 'Day Out with Thomas' or 40-minute steam train ride along the historic Loop Line which we did!

6

NSW Rail Museum
NSW Rail Museum
Railway heritage museum in Australia
Category
Culture

3.30pm - Snack time!

7

Loop-Line Pies
Loop-Line Pies
Homemade pies in cozy setting
Category
Restaurant

4.30pm - Explore one of the Dams

Special mention to Warragamba Dam where 80% of Greater Sydney's water supply comes from!

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Warragamba Dam Lookout
Warragamba Dam Lookout
Scenic view of Warragamba Dam
Category
Sightseeing
9

Cataract Dam Road
Cataract Dam Road
Scenic dam with lush surroundings
Category
Sightseeing
10

Avon Dam Road
Avon Dam Road
Picturesque drive to historic dam
Category
Sightseeing

6pm Sunset Picnic @ Burragorang Lookout

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Burragorang lookout and picnic area
Burragorang lookout and picnic area
Scenic lookout with picnic facilities
Category
Sightseeing

Depending on the season you could have a later or earlier sunset, but either way be sure to come at least half an hour before sunset time to experience the lookout in all its glory as the sky changes colors and you make your way back to Sydney.

We are so excited that you want to explore NSW and hope this guide has helped you get started! Please send us a message on Instagram once you if this guide helped you plan your trip and let us know what you'd like to see next! We would love to share it on our stories and cheer your travels on!