Tourist Drive 33
Tourist Drive 33 is a major tourist drive from Calga in the western part of the Lower Central Coast to Branxton in the Hunter Valley, the second longest tourist drive in New South Wales, the second most promoted tourist drive in New South Wales and the longest interior tourist drive in Australia that's not in Victoria.
UnderstandNo other place in the Australian continent has long interior tourist routes as well situated as this one - either the views, access, wineries, the length and variety of environments or their historical significance pale…
PrepareThere are parts of the drive that have no mobile signal. You will most likely need to carry a satellite phone. It can get mildly windy in parts, especially in those on the higher altitudes of Mangrove Mountains.
Get inThere are multiple starting points, depending on where you wish to begin the journey.
Get aroundThis drive can be easily achieved as long as you have a car. Distances are long, steep and without a car, it is virtually impossible to accomplish.
GoMany visitors will wonder how much there is to see in such a short drive. The answer really depends on your interest.
Stay safeMuch of the road is paved. Just watch out for the wildlife on the road, especially at dawn and dusk.
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