Short tours from Sydney - Mudgee, Evans Crown, Ganguddy/Dunns Swamp, Rylstone & Pantoney's Crown

Most visitors to Sydney do not get past the day trip barrier. However, if you have time, a visit to regional NSW will provide some unique experiences.

In this small Summer adventure we headed to Mudgee and picked up Evans Crown on the way.

Evans Crown has powerful boulders of the granite kind (known by rockites, as Tors). Shake hands with your inner geologist and suck in the oxygen when you ascend many stairs and paths to the boulders. The walk takes around 25-35 minutes.

The good news is that the return trip is a lot easier. The first two photos below show the view at the top of this rocky outcrop.

Alternatively there are many canyon and bush walks to do around Lithgow, but do your research.

After Evans Crown we had a short stop at Sofala, which is a former gold mining town and quaint place to have a coffee break.

Further down the highway it is mandatory to pull over at Pearsons Lookout and take in the exceptional view of Pantoneys Crown.

We arrived at Mudgee later in the afternoon and stayed over night. Mudgee has some fine historical buildings, including a charming art deco cinema.

Although there are plenty of beckoning wineries in the Mudgee region, what attracted us most was a day trip to Rylstone and Ganguddy/Dunns Swamp.

The walk to the lookout at Ganguddy requires a bit of rock clambering at the end but is well worthwhile providing a stunning view of Pagoda central, with the added bonus of a hazy, meandering river in the foreground.

There is a lot to see outside of Sydney and Sydneysiders are taking up the options. Sydney Nimble Tours will be introducing a new two day tour of this area in coming months.

Massive granite boulders, the size is which is best appreciated by getting up close and personal.

rolling hills

Couldn’t resist including this photo, you don’t get businesses using these words anymore.

Ganguddy Swamp

Pantoneys Crown is a wonderful site on the way to Mudgee