{"id":1173,"date":"2018-05-17T13:11:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T13:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.compareandchoose.com.au\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2018-05-17T13:11:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T13:11:12","slug":"sydney-to-canberra-a-family-friendly-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compareandchoose.com.au\/news\/sydney-to-canberra-a-family-friendly-road-trip","title":{"rendered":"Sydney to Canberra: A Family-Friendly Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most people are forced to turn work into a lifestyle. This means that, while parents do everything they can to create a financially stable home for their children, they hardly have time to spare for bonding experiences. This is where a vacation comes in \u2013 a golden opportunity to rekindle the romance with your loved one and to improve the relationship with your children.<\/p>\n

All things considered, an epic drive across the diverse patchwork of the Australian landscape is a perfect recipe for family bonding. However, considering you are not travelling alone or with a group of adventurous friends, you\u2019ll want to avoid a physically taxing journey. This is why Sydney to Canberra is such a family-friendly road trip.<\/p>\n

The basics<\/h2>\n

The journey itself lasts between three and five hours, that is if you decided to drive straight from Sydney to Canberra without stopping. The length of the road is circa 270 kilometres, so depending on your speed, you should be quite within your comfort zone to meander a bit.<\/p>\n

The best way to go about your desired route is through the M5 tunnel that connects to the Hume Highway. After Goulburn, you should see the exit on your left which will lead you straight onto the Federal Highway. From there on, it is nothing but smooth sailing to Canberra.<\/p>\n

The transportation<\/h2>\n

If you want to go on a Sydney to Canberra road trip with your family, a vehicle should be large enough so that everyone can have some breathing space, as a campervan<\/a> or a crossover. Remember, you\u2019ll want the most comfortable experience for you and your loved ones so you can concentrate on what really matters \u2013 the wholesome family fun and bonding.<\/p>\n

The consumables<\/h2>\n

The most crucial thing is to bring enough water so everyone can stay hydrated<\/a>. Even if the car has a high-quality AC system, you have to take the sidetracking into consideration \u2013 considering the number of things you can do along the road, you\u2019ll spend half of your trip outside the car.<\/p>\n

Keep the plastic water bottles in a portable fridge or cooler so they wouldn\u2019t be exposed to the sun and cause toxins to leak out of the plastic and into the water. As far as food and snacks are concerned, you should pack light. There are plenty of chances to visit restaurants and fill up with candy at the gas stations.<\/p>\n

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The rest stops<\/h2>\n

There are at least nine rest stops with toilets along the way, but it is the idyllic coffee and lunch stops<\/a> you are after on your mini-adventure. Hardly anything creates good memories for children like sweet pancakes and an ice-cream in a highway-restaurant where you are surrounded with other families. The menus are rich and the food is top-quality \u2013 spaghetti Bolognese is a particular hit amongst the kids, which means there is a fast ingredient turnover with this meal \u2013 in other words, there\u2019s the lowest chance something is spoiled.<\/p>\n

The side-tracking<\/h2>\n

Once you exit Sydney, take a detour to Wollongong to have your taste of beachside fun for the road trip. Most of the road you\u2019ll cover is too far away from the oceanfront, so this is the only chance for a bit of Pacific fun with your kids. Furthermore, Berrima is a truly nice place \u2013 a historical town halfway between Sydney and Canberra which used to be quite popular among the travellers before the highway moved. These days, it is a quaint little town with rich history and hospitable residents.<\/p>\n

That famous place<\/h2>\n

Grandma\u2019s at the Farm is one of the most popular stops on the road between Sydney and Canberra and you\u2019ve probably already heard of it \u2013 an idyllic little caf\u00e9 with a wide array of bakery products and gourmet food on offer. The beautiful and rural scenery that surrounds this place is bucolic and tranquil \u2013 in many ways, it echoes the Italian\/French charm and Mediterranean scents.<\/p>\n

The stretch of the road between Sydney and Canberra offers a delightful procession of scenery and serves as a fitting exemplar of the wonders Australia has to offer. This is what makes it such a potent road trip candidate for a family with kids \u2013 it is not overwhelmingly long to be taxing for the kids (and psychologically for you), but it does pack a punch. Due to its brevity, it also gives you leeway to experiment with a range of activities and to fully enjoy everything the surrounding countryside has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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