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NSW EV Roadtrip V2 (1)

Road Trip

The Great Inland Way, NSW

Griffith to Dubbo to Tamworth, New South Wales Road Trip 

Combine wineries, wildlife and country music on this cruisy eight-hour drive through the central west of New South Wales. Set off from Griffith, known as Australia’s food bowl, then head on to Dubbo, where the Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to rhinos, lions and more. From here, it’s a 3.5 hour drive northeast to Tamworth, which buzzes during the annual country music festival but is just as vibrant year-round. With so much to see, Quest Apartment Hotels puts you at the centre of the action at each stop. Plus, onsite EV chargers ensure you’re ready for any adventure. 

Griffith Itinerary

An easy walk from the cafes and restaurants on Banna Avenue, and perfectly positioned to visit renowned local wineries, the accessible-accredited Quest Griffith has a peaceful outlook over the gum trees of Memorial Park. When you feel like eating in, each of the 68 comfy, contemporary apartments (studio to three-bedroom) has kitchen facilities, and there’s an EV charger for guest use, too. 


Pioneer Park Museum
Step back in time and explore Griffith’s fascinating past. A five-minute drive from Quest, the museum offers a glimpse of life in the 1900s, with storefronts and cottages, workshops and horse-drawn vehicles. There’s also a wine museum that traces the Riverina’s vinicultural history and an Italian museum and cultural centre. 
Zecca
Less than five minutes’ walk from Quest, family-owned Zecca is a celebration of Griffith’s outstanding produce and its proud Italian community. Inside a heritage bank building, the laid-back eatery’s seasonal menu of classic Italian fare changes often; check the blackboard and don’t skip the handmade pastas, from gnocchi to casarecce. 

Yarran Wines
The cellar door at this boutique winery in Yenda, just a 15-minute drive from your apartment, offers views of the vines and a standout shiraz. Book the 90-minute “cheese and chill” experience to sample six of the organically farmed estate’s best drops paired with a platter of local cheese, charcuterie and antipasti.
Art Mural Art Trail 
Griffith is splashed with more than 30 colourful murals, so grab a map from Griffith Tourism Hub, an eight-minute stroll from Quest, and explore the town’s creative spirit on foot. The water tank on Scenic Hill depicts the area’s First Nations and migrant heritage alongside its reputation for good food.

Dubbo Itinerary

Quest Dubbo is accessible-accredited and handily located at the heart of this lively regional hub, with 65 bright and airy apartments that have kitchen and laundry facilities to suit solo travellers and families alike, with an EV charger available as well. There are barbecues on site for casual meals, and kids will love the nearby Victoria Park Play Space. 

Goldies
Around the corner from Quest, this charming cafe has both your morning coffee and afternoon cocktail sorted. Sit in the sunny courtyard beneath hanging greenery and order from a crowd-pleasing all-day menu that spans crumpets and porridge, a ripper steak sandwich, and baked beans with cornbread that can’t be missed.

Dubbo Regional Botanic Gardens
With a sensory garden of scented and colourful plants, a Shoyoen (“strolling and refreshing”) Japanese garden, a Wiradjuri garden with yarning circles, and much more, this beautiful site is guaranteed a few hours of exploring and discovering. There’s a playground and cafe, too, all just eight minutes’ drive from your apartment. 

Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
This immersive experience, an eight-minute drive from Quest, celebrates the doctors, nurses and pilots that have serviced remote communities for almost 100 years. While augmented reality takes you inside an aeromedical aircraft and the control centre lets you track operations on big screens, it’s the real-life stories that are unforgettable. 

Wellington Caves
Drive a little over 45 minutes from your apartment to walk through millions of years of history on a tour of this incredible ancient cave system. If you’d rather stay above ground you can examine fossils, learn about Australia’s Megafauna, hear stories of the local Wiradjuri people and follow the self-guided Fossil Trail. 

Tamworth Itinerary

Stay close to this charming heritage town’s many attractions at Quest Tamworth, where the 40 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are modern, light-filled and come equipped with kitchens, laundry facilities and private balconies. This property is accessible-accredited and EV-ready plus, a selection of pet-friendly rooms means the whole family can get away on holiday.  

Camp Grounds Coffee and Wine Bar 
Stop by for coffee and a toastie (try the classic ham, cheese and tomato) at this sweet spot that’s open from 6am. A wine bar on Friday and Saturday evenings, book a table or pick up a bottle and local gourmet provisions to enjoy at your apartment, a four-minute drive away.
Longyard Hotel
Make the six-minute drive from Quest and join the locals at this beloved pub where live music plays almost every night. Nab a table on the verandah during summer and inside by the fire when the weather is cool but wherever you sit, order the steak – it’s the best in town. 
Country Music Trail
Check out dozens of axes at the National Guitar Museum; see costumes, instruments, memorabilia and more at the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame; and come face-to-face with Slim Dusty at the Country Music Wax Museum. Find all this and more at the Big Golden Guitar, a seven-minute drive from Quest. 
Cultural Tour with Len Waters
See a different side of Tamworth when you join Kamilaroi man Len as he shares traditional stories, songs and insights on a range of First Nations tours of the region. Visit rock art sites, understand the Kamilaroi connection to the land, or take a night tour to appreciate Aboriginal astronomy.