Not sure why I originally combined these two areas, I posted this on my way back from the Moto-GP in 2006 not really knowing Sydney roads. I still don’t know them well.
On the map you can see more roads in the area as supplied by local riders and when I can return I will perhaps make a better list or at least add some more photos – but this is just a travel journal not anything professional.
Suffix to say along with Putty road the roads either side of the ferry and then north to Cessnock are the most popular weekend ride from Sydney.
You can locate these roads on the map, expand to see the full list.
These ‘good road’ posts were published 2006-2008. At some point the original images and descriptions became out of date and I moved overseas. I archived them here to update when I ride Australia again. This collection is just my own personal riding records, not a definitive list.
Your right Ironchef, it is an enjoyable and scenic trip along the river. I have done it many times, but be aware that it is also a favourite place for boaties. Plenty of cars with boat trailers behind and some of them believe that they own the road. Have been caught out with little room to spare a few times. But enjoy all the same.
My opinion is that this road offers a lot but the surface is terrible. Plus as anon said the boats and other car drivers can slow you down considerably.
i suspect that's river road you're talking about, fantastic bit of tarmac. very slow paced, but very nice and flowy. there are 2 100m stretches of compacted gravel so don't worry about it. i find the drivers always let me through, but i don't mind slowing down either.
west portland is also a good bit branching off right before the sackville ferry – connects to river road, but you miss the greatest view of the valley.