Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Sydney

6 places within about 3 hours of Sydney, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car, by train or by plane.

Byron Bay1 hr 15 minSouthern Highlands1 hr 45 minBlue Mountains2 hrHunter Valley2 hr 30 min

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby plane Byron Bay Surf beaches, a lighthouse walk and a laid-back hinterland.
    • Beach
    • Relaxing
    • Nightlife
  2. 1 hr 45 minby car Southern Highlands Country towns, cool-climate wineries, gardens and waterfalls south of the city.
    • Food
    • Wine
    • Romantic
  3. 2 hrby train Blue Mountains Sandstone cliffs, eucalyptus valleys and the Three Sisters, reachable by train.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  4. 2 hr 30 minby car Hunter Valley Australia's oldest wine region, known for Semillon and Shiraz.
    • Wine
    • Food
    • Romantic
  5. 2 hr 30 minby car Port Stephens Sand dunes, dolphins and blue bays north of Newcastle.
    • Beach
    • Adventure
  6. 3 hrby car Jervis Bay Some of the whitest sand in the world, with dolphins in the bay.
    • Beach
    • Romantic