If we go to Wollombi, there are 2 ways to get there;
1. Via Old Pacific Hwy (possibly meet at the old toll gates)
2. Via Putty Rd - full loop around via broke, the pub then old pacific hwy. (meet at McGraths Hill Maccas on Windsor Rd).
Personally i prefer Putty rd as it has some wicked twisties and Huuuuuuge straight sections
. I love riding this road on my bike but have never done the loop in a car.
If going via putty rd, meet time would have to be earlyish, around 8:30am with a 9:30am departure to get to the pub by lunch.
just my 2 cents worth.