An easy walk from the car park, wheel chair accessible, leads to the viewing platform. For the more nimble, pathways lead down to Adelong Creek and the ruins.

By foot, cross over the swinging bridge, which can be found by walking down the path beside the Swinging Bridge Café in the centre of town. Take the left-hand path and follow Adelong Creek to the ruins.

This hidden gem is the perfect spot for a picnic, taking some stunning photographs or to cool off in some of the deeper pools.

Make sure to enjoy your picnic lunch before hopping into the car to continue the road trip. 

Next up is Tumut -  22 minutes 

From Adelong, it is a short drive east towards Tumut, a charming base for enjoying the natural wonders, outdoor adventures and delicious produce of the NSW Snowy Mountains. 

You'll enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing and swimming at Blowering Dam, where Ken Warby set the world water-speed record in 1978. 

A must-do is a tour at the Tumut River Brewing Co. Stop in for dinner and enjoy a couple of locally crafted beers as well. 

There are plenty of places to stay from Russellee Bed and Breakfast to the Boutique Motel Sefton House or even the Riverglade Caravan Park if you're taking your motorhome. 

You can pick your own apples and other fresh produce at farm gates, Wilgro Orchards features a roadside stall selling apples and cherries during the picking season and at the Mouat's Farm shop you can buy apples and cherries in season as well as free range eggs, homemade jams and local honey.

For lovers of beef, Gilmore Braes Heritage Beef offers a tour of its Scottish Highland cattle farm on the first Sunday of the month and includes a three-course lunch - bookings are essential. 

Enjoy bushwalking trails and mountain biking in Kosciuszko National Park and horseriding and fishing are popular ways to experience the spectacular high country.

Time to go to Tumbarumba - 28 minutes 

The historic gold rush town of Tumbarumba is an ideal base too for getting to the Mount Selwyn and Thredbo snowfields in the skiing season.

The Tumbarumba wine region is known for pinot noir and chardonnay. You can visit cellar doors at Courabyra Wines and Tumbarumba Wines Escape for a meal and a taste of the region's wine.

Marvel at rugged high-country stockmen's feats at the Boggy Creek Show and take a stroll through the towering Sugar Pines of Sugarpine Walk. On the edge of Kopsens Road, half a kilometre from Batlow-Tumbarumba Road at Laurel Hill, this cathedral of beautiful 500 metres tall pines is breathtaking.

Book a night at the quirky 4 Bears Cafe or the Magenta Cottage Accommodation. 

Off to Lockhart -  Two hours 

Break up the drive to Narrandera with a stop in 'the Verandah Town'.

With beautifully restored buildings, with verandahs and ornate iron lacework, enjoy a stroll on the main street for gift shops and specialty stores.

Stop overnight in Narrandera - 47 minutes 

Explore the natural beauty with free camping on the river, bird watching at the wetlands or biking and hiking on the three connecting trails. Anyone who has grown up in the area will also know the Lake Talbot Swimming Complex.

It's still a top spot with rolling, lush green lawns, multiple pools and two brilliant slides for the young or young-at-heart.

Check out Darlington Point - 40 minutes 

Just out of town is the expansive Altina Wildlife Park where personalised, open-air cart tours wind through the grounds amongst river red gums. Observe the many birds and animals such as African lions and wild dogs, bison, zebras, meerkats and giraffes.

Spend the night in Griffith - 27 minutes 

While the drive itself is nothing to write home about, a feast for the senses awaits in the Riverina's second biggest centre.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are sold at roadside stalls around the city, while the town's restaurants and eateries rival anything you'll find in the big cities. Make sure to grab a tasty treat from Bertoldo's.

Explore the Griffith Italian Museum in the Pioneer Park Museum, which spans over 30 historic buildings and for art lovers, check out the Griffith Regional Art Gallery. 

Don't forget Coolamon - 1 hour 36 minutes 

You can't complete a trip around the Riverina without stopping in the stunning town of Coolamon.

Taste the handmade cheese at the Coolamon Cheese and explore the retailers in the town. When you've had enough of tasting the cheese and shopping in the town take a stroll through the Kindra State Forest. Other attractions include the Up-To-Date Store and the Coolamon Railway Station. 

Time for Junee - 30 minutes 

Only in this town could you get a chocolate fix and an adrenaline rush.

The Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory has everything you need to satisfy your cravings with plenty of chocolates to choose from and a cafe providing both the sweet and savoury. For those who love a good scare, check out the Monte Cristo Homestead. 

Time to head on home - 31 minutes

After five days of seeing what's on offer, you're probably ready to come on home. Don't be afraid however to stretch the road trip out even longer because there is a lot more to the Riverina than what you can see in five days.