Putty Road — Sydney's Wilderness TwistyRun.
Distance
189 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,200 m
Putty Road — Sydney's Wilderness Twisty Run.
The Putty Road (Singleton Road) is the holy grail of NSW motorcycle roads — 189km of tight twisties through Wollemi National Park between Sydney's outer northwest and the Hunter Valley. Limited intersections, no towns for 100km of the middle, and a serious police presence. Riders meet at the Grey Gum Cafe halfway for coffee and bench-racing. Dawn departure beats the weekend traffic.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance189 km
Days1
Total climb1,200 m
DifficultyChallenging
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The route.
WindsorStart · Start at Windsor on the Hawkesbury River. Fuel up — there is one cafe with bowsers in the middle and no other reliable fuel for 130km.
Colo HeightsScenic Point · The first sustained twisties begin climbing out of the Colo Valley. Watch the speed cameras — this is a heavily enforced stretch.
Grey Gum Cafe (Putty)Restaurant · Sole stop on the road. Bikers' meeting point with bowls of breakfast and bowsers. Refuel both bike and rider before the next 95km.
Howes MountainScenic Point · The road climbs and tightens through dense eucalypt forest. Constant sweepers — keep your eyes up and pick clean lines.
BulgaScenic Point · The wilderness ends. Vineyards of the Hunter begin to appear. Last few twisties before the road opens up.
SingletonEnd · End in Singleton in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. Cold beer at the Caledonian Hotel. Loop back via the M1 if returning to Sydney.
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