Whether you arrive via the ridgeway splendour of Bells Line of Road, the scenic Darling Causeway from Mount Victoria, the inland corridor of the Golden Highway from the north, or the rolling tablelands of the Hume Highway from Sydney’s South-West and Canberra – every route rewards.

Autumn is the best time to make the journey. The region comes alive with world-class events, cool-climate colour, buzzing cellar doors and genuine country hospitality. And the good news? Trains, buses and flights are unaffected, with additional services added by Transport for NSW.

As with any great escape, we suggest avoiding peak travel periods, allowing a little extra time, and if you can add an extra night to your stay. Because once you breathe in the country air and experience the warmth of Central NSW, you won’t want to leave.