Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?

On the Hume, make your first stop at the Dog on the Tucker Box just outside Gundagai , where there’s plenty of space for the kids to run around and places to buy food. If you’re taking the scenic route, there are easy stops at Tumut (try Fitzroy Street Park) and Wagga Wagga .

If we break up the journey by staying somewhere overnight, where can we find family-friendly accommodation?

Though it’s only a three-hour trip, if you have time it’s worth spending the night in Tumut . Here, the kids will have access to Kosciuszko National Park , where there are ample opportunities for biking and water sports.

What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?

An hour and a half out of Canberra is Jugiong , where you’ll high-quality cafe fare at Long Track Pantry . A little further down the road, there’s excellent food at the Coffee Pedaler in Gundagai . If you’re going via Tumut, the Riverside Cafe does homecooked meals with pretty river views.

Any unmissable sights on the journey the kids will enjoy?

On the Hume Highway, check out The Dog on the Tucker Box . On the scenic route, Kosciuszko National Park is unmissable, as well as Paddy’s River Falls (a short walk from the car park) near Tumbarumba and Wagga Wagga Beach .

Any good driving tips for families?

Give the kids plenty of opportunities to stretch their legs by stopping every couple of hours. On this drive there are local towns to visit just a small detour off the highway and service stations where you can stock up on supplies. Many also have parks and playgrounds, perfect for burning off some energy.

What’s the best way to get there from Canberra?

Driving is the easiest way. Though it’s possible to fly with Qantas from Canberra to Albury , via Sydney , that trip will take you three hours at best. The drive to Albury is only three-and-a-half hours.

What is the best route to follow for a scenic drive to The Murray from Canberra?

The Hume Highway provides plenty of beautiful vistas, but there is another, slightly longer route that is even more visually spectacular. Instead, head west from Canberra through Brindabella National Park , on through Tumut in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains , across to Wagga Wagga, and then south via Henty to Albury.

Is it worth breaking the journey up and staying somewhere overnight?

If you decide to take the scenic route, it’s worth taking an extra day to enjoy the sights along the way. Get back to nature at Yarrangobilly Caves House or enjoy a luxe stay at Nimbo Fork Lodge .

What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food?

Just 90min out of Canberra is the Sir George in Jugiong which serves high-quality pub food, or try the nearby Long Track Pantry , which offers delicious food to eat in or take with you. A little further down the road, there’s great cafe fare at the Coffee Pedaler in Gundagai . If you’re taking the scenic route, Tumut has an excellent micro-brewery, the Tumut River Brewing Co , and there are wineries and distilleries a short drive further south in gorgeous Tumbarumba , such as Courabyra Wines and Ladbroken Distilling Co. In Wagga Wagga, grab lunch at the Thirsty Crow Brewery .

Any unmissable sights on the journey we might not know about?

On the Hume Highway, check out the historic Prince Alfred Bridge in Gundagai . On the scenic route, Kosciuszko National Park is a must. If you choose to drive this direction, stretch your legs on the Tumut River Walk , and explore the otherworldly Yarrangobilly Caves and take a swim in the nearby thermal pools .

If we break up the journey by staying somewhere overnight, where can we find family-friendly accommodation?

Most definitely – this is not a drive to attempt in one hit with kids in the car. Try Gundagai , about four hours out of Sydney, where there is plenty of family-friendly accommodation, plus some excellent places to eat.

What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?

At the Big Merino in Goulburn, Trappers Bakery is perfect for a cheap and easy lunch. In Gundagai, try the Historic Gundagai Bakery , believed to be the oldest working bakery in Australia. If the kids are a little older, call past the Sir George in Jugiong for an excellent meal, or the nearby Long Track Pantry , which offers delicious fare to eat in or take with you.

Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?

You’ll want to take at least two breaks to allow everyone time to stretch their legs. Make your first stop in Goulburn at the Big Merino , where there are places to grab food and, of course, pose for photos. Next, call in at the Dog on the Tucker Box just outside Gundagai, where you can have lunch with plenty of green space around.

Any good driving tips for families?

Give the kids plenty of opportunities to burn off energy by stopping every couple of hours. On this drive there are plenty of local towns to visit and service stations where you can stock up on supplies. Many also have parks and playgrounds, perfect for burning off some energy.

We want to explore the Murray – what’s the best time of the year to go there?

Each season offers something different for families in the Murray region . Summer is perfect for swimming, winter is an ideal time to gather around a fireplace, while spring and autumn offer clear skies and pleasant temperatures.

What’s the best way to get there from Sydney?

There are two ways to get from Sydney to Albury , the gateway to the Murray region. The first is to fly: both Qantas and Rex offer flights between the two cities and they take around 90min. Qantas also flies to Mildura, on the Victorian side of the border, which is best for accessing the western side of The Murray including Mungo National Park . The other option is to drive: the most direct route from Sydney – down the Hume Highway – will take you around five hours, passing through Bowral , Goulburn and Gundagai before arriving in Holbrook , the start of the Murray region in NSW.

What is the best route to follow for a scenic drive to the Murray from Sydney?

Though the Hume provides plenty of beautiful vistas, there is another way you can get to Albury. For spectacular scenery, take the Hume from Sydney then divert via Collector and Lake George, and carry on west from Canberra through Brindabella National Park . Head through charming Tumut in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains , across to Wagga Wagga , and then south via Henty to Albury. With kids in tow, this will be a two-day journey.

Is it worth breaking the journey up and staying somewhere overnight?

Though this trip can be done in one hit, it’s more enjoyable to split it into two days. Stop off at Jugiong , where the Sir George has character-filled rooms and a high-quality restaurant serving sensational modern Australian pub food. Alternatively, near Gundagai, stay at the luxe eco-hut at Kimo Estate or at one of the five cottages at Hillview Farmstay .

What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food?

Drive 90min out of Sydney to Bowral to sample the sausage rolls or delicious sweet treats from Gumnuts Patisserie. Five minutes away in Mittagong , visit Paste, one of Australia’s best Thai restaurants. Keep going further down the road and you’ll find classic Aussie bakery fare at Trappers just off the highway in Goulburn. If you decide to go via Canberra, don’t miss Some Cafe in Collector, and stop in for a cool brew at Tumut River Brewing Co in Tumut.

Any unmissable sights on the journey we might not know about?

If you’re a wine fan, there are several regions you’ll want to visit, including the Southern Highlands area around Bowral, and, in the vicinity of Canberra, the rolling countryside of Collector and Murrumbateman . For scenery, don’t miss the rugged beauty of the Upper Nepean near Mittagong, the historic Prince Alfred Bridge in Gundagai, and the birders’ paradise at Tarcutta Hills.

前往莫瑞飯店－從悉尼、坎培拉(Canberra)及攜帶兒童旅行的貼士

從悉尼前往The Murray

簡要事實：

機場 –阿爾伯里 (Albury）、米多拉（Mildura）(VIC)
最快路線－悉尼至霍爾布魯克，491公里/5小時
風景路線－從悉尼經圖穆特到阿爾伯里 (Albury），688公里/7小時30分鐘

我們想探索墨累河——一年中什麼時候去那裡最好？

從悉尼到那裡最方便的交通方式是什麼 ?

從悉尼前往阿爾伯里 (Albury）（通往默里地區的門戶）有兩種方式。第一種是搭飛機：澳洲航空和雷克斯航空均提供兩座城市之間的航班，飛行時間約 90 分鐘。澳洲航空也飛往維多利亞州邊境的米多拉（Mildura），該地是前往默里西側（包括蒙哥馬利國家公園）的最佳地點。另一個選擇是開車：從悉尼出發的最直接路線是沿著休姆高速公路（Hume Highway）行駛，大約需要五個小時，途經鮑勒爾（Bowral ）、古爾本（Goulburn）和岡達蓋（Gundagai），然後抵達霍爾布魯克（Holbrook），這是新蒙哥國家公園（Mungo National Park）州默里地區的起點。

從悉尼到莫瑞沿途風景優美的駕車路線是哪一條？

雖然休姆河沿岸有很多美麗的景色，但你也可以透過其他方式到阿爾伯里 (Albury）。想要欣賞壯麗的景色，可以從悉尼出發，沿著休姆河前行，途經科克勒克特河和喬治湖，然後從坎培拉(Canberra)繼續向西，穿過布林達貝拉國家公園穿過大雪山（Snowy Mountains）山麓迷人的圖穆特，穿過沃加沃加，然後向南經亨蒂到阿爾伯里 (Albury）。帶著孩子們，這將是一段為期兩天的旅程。

是否值得在旅途中途停下來並在某處過夜？

有哪些地方適合停下來喝咖啡和/或吃飯？

從悉尼開車90分鐘前往鮑勒爾 (Bowral)，品嚐香腸捲或Gumnuts Patisserie的美味甜點。開車五分鐘前往米塔貢 (Mittagong) ，探訪澳洲最佳泰國餐廳之一 Paste。繼續前行，您會在以下地點找到經典的澳式烘焙美食：捕獸人就在古爾本的高速公路旁。如果你決定途經坎培拉(Canberra)，千萬不要錯過Collector的Some Cafe，在圖穆特河釀酒公司在圖穆特。

旅途中有哪些我們可能不知道的不容錯過的景點？

如果您是葡萄酒愛好者，這裡有幾個值得一遊的地區，包括鮑勒爾 (Bowral) 附近的南部高地（Southern Highlands）地區，以及坎培拉(Canberra)附近連綿起伏的鄉村——科利克托 (Collector) 和穆倫巴特曼 (Murrumbateman )。如果您想欣賞美景，千萬不要錯過米塔貢 (Mittagong) 附近尼皮恩河 (Nepean River) 的崎嶇之美，這裡是歷史悠久的阿爾弗雷德王子橋位於岡達蓋 (Gundagai) 的國家公園，以及觀鳥者的天堂塔庫塔山 (Tarcutta Hills)。

與家人一起從悉尼前往莫瑞河

如果我們在旅途中途在某個地方過夜，我們可以在哪裡找到適合家庭住宿的住宿？

有哪些適合帶孩子一起喝咖啡和/或吃飯的地方？

在古爾本的 Big Merino，捕獸人麵包店非常適合享用便宜又簡單的午餐。在岡達蓋，可以嘗試歷史悠久的岡達蓋麵包店，據信是澳洲仍在營業的最古老的麵包店。如果孩子年紀稍大一些，可以打電話到喬治爵士在Jugiong享用美味佳餚，或附近的長軌食品儲藏室，提供可供堂食或外帶的美味佳餚。

我們可以在哪裡停下來陪孩子們玩耍？

有沒有什麼適合居家駕駛的好建議？

從坎培拉(Canberra)前往默里河

簡要事實：

最快路線－坎培拉(Canberra)至阿爾伯里 (Albury），347公里/3小時30分鐘
風景路線－坎培拉(Canberra)經圖穆特至阿爾伯里 (Albury），440公里/5小時

從坎培拉(Canberra)到那裡的最佳交通方式是什麼？

從坎培拉(Canberra)到 The Murray 的最佳觀景路線是什麼？

是否值得在旅途中途停下來並在某處過夜？

有哪些地方適合停下來喝咖啡和/或吃飯？

距離坎培拉(Canberra)僅 90 分鐘路程喬治爵士在Jugiong享用高品質的酒吧食物，或嘗試附近的長軌食品儲藏室，提供美味的食物，您可以堂食或外帶。再往前走一點，有一家很棒的咖啡館，咖啡踏板車在岡達蓋。如果你選擇風景優美的路線，圖穆特有一家很棒的微型啤酒廠，圖穆特河釀酒公司，在風景秀麗的坦巴倫巴 (Tumbarumba)向南開車不遠的地方，有多家葡萄酒廠和釀酒廠，例如庫拉比拉葡萄酒和拉德布羅肯釀酒公司在沃加沃加 (Wagga Wagga)，在Thirsty Crow 啤酒廠。