HUNTER VALLEY and THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
Day 1	Take delivery of a self-drive car and depart Sydney. Drive north to the broad, fertile Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine producing region and the perfect destination for lovers of fine dining, country air, historic towns and villages. Consider a stop en route at Old Sydney Town or the charming old settlement of Wollombi where you will find two 1840's churches, antiques and crafts and an interesting local museum. Hotel: PEPPER'S GUESTHOUSE or EAGLEREACH WILDERNESS RESORT
Day 2	In the Hunter Valley there will be plenty to keep you busy. There are over fifty wineries, horse drawn carriage rides, golf, horse riding, hot air ballooning, tandem skydiving and interesting shopping for arts and crafts.
Day 3	Leaving the Hunter Valley behind, tour through the Australian bush to the Blue Mountains, a region of dramatic scenery and fresh air. Scenic towns offer fine food, a cool climate, gardens and interesting shopping. Hotel: LILIANFELS
Day 4	In the Blue Mountains. Take the spectacular cliff drive at Katoomba and visit Echo Point for a breathtaking view over the forested Jamieson Valley and the Three Sisters rock formation.
Day 5	Drive back to Sydney or remain behind to enjoy more of what New South Wales has to offer.
Hunter Valley - Peppers Guesthouse
	Nestled amongst the vineyards, this multi-award-winning guesthouse offers colonial style accommodation in rooms furnished with antiques and bric-a-brac. Open fires, genuine country style hospitality and superb food and wines.
Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
Nature lovers stay at Eaglereach, a blissful 400 hectare hideaway which recently won the Australian National Tourism Award. Spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Trail rides on horseback, guided nature walks, mountain bikes, fishing and more.
Blue Mountains - Lilianfels
Only a minute's walk from the famous landmark "The Three Sisters", the expansive grounds incorporate the original heritage-listed house which is now a fine restaurant. A spacious European style country house with a spacious lounge and open fire places, a library, a billiard room and an indoor heated swimming pool. Holds the prestigious Harper's Hideaway Award.
This is a suggested itinerary only, which can be varied to suit individual requirements.