Scenic driveHidden gem

Bells Line of Road

Bilpin, New South Wales

The quieter route across the mountains, lined with orchards and roadside stalls.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Bells Line of Road
Poyt448, Peter Woodard · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bells Line of Road runs from Richmond over the Blue Mountains to Lithgow without the highway traffic. In season you can buy apples, pies and cider from farm gates around Bilpin. A relaxed way to cross the range.

Good to know

  • Cut across on a weekday to avoid weekend traffic
  • Fruit stalls vary by season, cash is handy
Best time
Autumn
Getting there
Sealed road, winding, fine for campervans
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Rubbish bins

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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