Planning Resources inc. maps, accommodation: Hardcopy and websites useful for Canberra to Sydney cycle-tour planning - House to House Sitting on a Thorn - CycleBlaze

May 28, 2011

Planning Resources inc. maps, accommodation: Hardcopy and websites useful for Canberra to Sydney cycle-tour planning

MAPS:

ACT GOVERNMENT
Canberra & Queanbeyean Cycling & Walking Map
http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/plandev/tp-intro/projects/walk_cycle/cyclemap/canberra_path_map3.swf
(Hardcopy available from local bike shops and online from Pedal Power)

NATMAP 1:100 000 TOPOGRAPHIC MAP SERIES:
-Canberra
-Braidwood
-Goulburn
-Moss Vale
-Kiama
-Wollongong

NatMap topo. maps are available from outdoor and camping supply retailers and online retailers such as:
http://www.cartodraft.com.au/topographic_NATMAP_100K.shtml

UBD Street map series:
-Wollongong 13th Edition 1:25 000
Available for purchase at newsagents and bookshops.

NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT ROAD TRAFFIC AUTHORITY (RTA) MAPS:

-Illawarra Cycleways Map
-Sutherland and Campbelltown Guide to cycling in Sydney's south and southwest
-Sydney and Parramatta Guide to cycling from to Sydney's inner western and eastern suburbs and the lower north shore

Postal: RTA Bicycles & Pedestrians Branch
PO Box K198. Haymarket NSW 1238

http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/maps/index.html

CITY OF SYDNEY (Local Government):
"Sydney Cycling Guide + Map"
Obtained free from inner Sydney bike shop

CANBERRA INFORMATION SOURCES:

-Canberra tourism and wineries www.visitcanberra.com.au and www.canberrawines.com.au
-Cycling guides and information www.pedalpower.org.au
-Business directory including local bike shops. http://www.yellowpages.com.au/act/localities.html
-CGOAB article about Canberra as a cycling destination
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?doc_id=8091

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION SOURCES FOR CENTRES AND REGIONS ON THE "HOUSE-TO-HOUSE' CANBERRA TO SYDNEY CYCLE-TOUR

-Youth Hostels Australia have good, budget accommodation at Canberra, Bundanoon, Wollongong, Cronulla, Sydney City and elsewhere in Sydney
http://www.yha.com.au/

-Bungendore - general accommodation guide
http://www.bungendore.com.au/premium_listing/Accomodation

-The Loaded Dog Hotel at Tarago
http://www.loadeddoghotel.com/

-Bungonia Nature Conservation Park
http://www.argylecounty.com.au/nature/bungonia/index.html
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N1142

- Southern Highlands general informaton including accommodation
http://www.southern-highlands.com.au/

- The Illawarra Region general information including accommodation
http://www.southcoast.com.au/illawarra/index.html

- Morton National Park (inc Bundanoon)
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkhome.aspx?id=n0022

-Royal National Park (inc Bundeena)
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkhome.aspx?id=N0030

- General guide to commercial campsites in NSW
http://www.caravanandcampingnsw.com.au/?gclid=CKjT-b34qakCFRGCpAodjCz-Jg

GETTING TO/FROM CANBERRA, SYDNEY AND CENTRES ON THE 'HOUSE-TO-HOUSE' CYCLE ROUTE
Country Link - train and bus
http://www.countrylink.info/

CityRail - train
(good service to Goulburn, none to Canberra; also services the Illawarra and the Southern Highlands)
http://www.cityrail.info/

Murrays Bus Service
http://www.murrays.com.au/

Greyhound Bus Services
http://www.greyhound.com.au/

Qantas Domestic Airlines
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/home/au/en

Virgin Blue Airlines
http://www.virginaustralia.com/

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