Road conditions

oyster · oyster

Any info on these roads please traveling there next week

Peter and JudyH · Peter and JudyH

Am considering the above as an alternative for not going through Gold Coast/Brisbane while heading north in the next couple of weeks. Anyone been on that road recently and comments on it? From there Ipswich, then further north........................ Thanks

ajtmb · ajtmb

Looking for info on best way to tow the van from Davenport to Cradle Mt, what is the best way even if its longer, Booked on the ferry 25th aug so starting to do the planning. Thanks

Franko Stevens · Franko Stevens

Hi everyone, Just joined today. Thanks for the mine of information, incredibly useful and helpful, very much appreciated. I was prompted to join to let others know some info that may be useful. Travelling in Vic on the Ouyen to Pinaroo road please be aware that fuel is not available at Murrayvill...

Daveo85 · Daveo85

we just two days ago, we left Innisfail and came up the Palmerston highway with a 4.8lt patrol and 22ft. Van. we started just after 8am in morning and the traffic was light, the first section was upwards but only a slight climb and was moving along easy, we did catch a car pulling a horse float and it was pum...

Robero · Robero

Hi all Rob Here, i wish to glean some experienced info on which road/Hwy to climb the Snowy. Currently traveling Ring 1 at Narooma now looking at Eden in May then hanging right onto the Snowy Hwy (looks twisty) or onto the Monaro Hwy heading towards Gundagai. Looking forward for your reply

Dougwe · Dougwe

The Pacific Hwy south of the Tweed River has now one lane each way open to get out of and get into QLD. The authorities have asked if you are not on the road in that area now please wait until tomorrow so the heavy traffic has a chance to clear up a bit

Goldman · Goldman

hi all, just become a member but been following this site for some time. I am heading to Coffs in September with a 20' off road caravan being towed by a BT50 and wish to travel via Dubbo then north to Moree. Is there a route across the dividing range that would be suitable for my rig not necessarily from More...

Mashwa · Mashwa

for those early birds heading North be aware of the following: In late March & April, there are 29 planned O/S HME movements into the East Pilbara and 12 continuing into the West Pilbara. Oversize loads can range from 5.5m wide to 9m wide and traditionally enter the Pilbara via Newman and the Grea...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Leaving on Monday, supposed to leave nearly a week ago but the weather has been so iffy. Want to get there without getting washed away. Anyone have warnings I should be aware of to avoid. Thanks all.

Juggenaut · Juggenaut

I'm heading to Borroloola in the next 3weeks. Can anyone who has travelled from Cairns lately let me know what the road conditions are likely please.

pipes · pipes

I have driven this road many times, starting back in the late sixties. Last trip was May 2016. It rained all the way, but it was still a great trip. Would any GN doing the trip, April, May, 2017, either way, please advise all. Thank you. Pipes.

Kev Pearce · Kev Pearce

Hello everyone. We have travelled from Ipswich, ld, to and from Goondiwindi a number of times via Warwick, Inglewood etc. Thought we may try via Toowoomba and Millmerran. A tad further, but just for something different. Toowoomba Range is not as steep or as long at Cunningham Gap, which is another c...

Kasey · Kasey

Glad to be on your forum. Just wondering if there was advice out there as to the wisdom of driving across the Great Central Highway in a 2015 diesel Forester towing a Avan Cruise Liner? Thanks

Rockyboy · Rockyboy

I'm new to being a grey nomad. Just before Christmas we picked up a new 21 foot van which we tow with a Pajero Sport. We've gone from Rockhampton to Cairns and then doubled back heading south mostly along the coast on A1. We are currently in Bermagui about to head into Victoria and eventually Melbourne. ...

Tigerchips2 · Tigerchips2

Hi, how is the road from Goulburn via Crookwell and Tuena to Blayney? Sharp curves? Steep? From googlemaps it looks to be completely asphalted. True? Caravan-suited? Thanks!

Big Mal · Big Mal

Any information on the road from Bingara NSW to Narrabri, the Kilarney Gap Road would be appreciated, was wondering what sort of climb is involved.......22ft rig with a Colorado dragging it along.

leestevo · leestevo

We glad we left Esperance last Wednesday (08-02-17) to head west to Albany in Western Australia. If we left a day later we would have been stuck as part of the road and the bridge has been washed away. Therefore road is closed between Esperance to Albany.This morning Albany was cold and wet more rain to c...

MJS · MJS

We are driving from Townsville to Melb in May/ June this year. Just wondering what we can expect in terms of roads and traffic etc.. Driving in a Ranger and not towing anything. Are the roads ok ? any rough stretches? All sealed roads? Road Trains? etc.? any comments or experiences would be most...

Ris · Ris

we don't have a off road vehidle, just a small car towing a camper trailer so we need to stick to sealed roads only. any advice would be helpfull

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Broken Hill - Tibooburra - Noccundra (Preview) Any info on these roads please traveling there next week	oyster	6	2088	05:11 PM May 27, 2017 by msg
	Casino - Kyogle - Beaudesert (Preview) Am considering the above as an alternative for not going through Gold Coast/Brisbane while heading north in the next couple of weeks. Anyone been on that road recently and comments on it? From there Ipswich, then further north........................ Thanks	Peter and JudyH	11	2017	07:10 PM May 18, 2017 by Dunmowin
	Cradle Mountain Tas (Preview) Looking for info on best way to tow the van from Davenport to Cradle Mt, what is the best way even if its longer, Booked on the ferry 25th aug so starting to do the planning. Thanks	ajtmb	3	1100	08:38 AM May 11, 2017 by ajtmb
	Fuel Availability (Preview) Hi everyone, Just joined today. Thanks for the mine of information, incredibly useful and helpful, very much appreciated. I was prompted to join to let others know some info that may be useful. Travelling in Vic on the Ouyen to Pinaroo road please be aware that fuel is not available at Murrayvill...	Franko Stevens	23	3427	01:37 PM May 31, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Palmerston Highway to Atherton (Preview) we just two days ago, we left Innisfail and came up the Palmerston highway with a 4.8lt patrol and 22ft. Van. we started just after 8am in morning and the traffic was light, the first section was upwards but only a slight climb and was moving along easy, we did catch a car pulling a horse float and it was pum...	Daveo85	3	1921	08:22 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Daveo85
	Best advice on which road to climb the big hills of the Snowy Mnts (Preview) Hi all Rob Here, i wish to glean some experienced info on which road/Hwy to climb the Snowy. Currently traveling Ring 1 at Narooma now looking at Eden in May then hanging right onto the Snowy Hwy (looks twisty) or onto the Monaro Hwy heading towards Gundagai. Looking forward for your reply	Robero	6	1962	06:23 PM May 29, 2017 by Quirky
	PACIFIC HIGHWAY TWEED RIVER AREA (Preview) The Pacific Hwy south of the Tweed River has now one lane each way open to get out of and get into QLD. The authorities have asked if you are not on the road in that area now please wait until tomorrow so the heavy traffic has a chance to clear up a bit	Dougwe	2	1329	09:10 PM Apr 1, 2017 by Dougwe
	Melbourne to Coffs Harbour via Dubbo (Preview) hi all, just become a member but been following this site for some time. I am heading to Coffs in September with a 20' off road caravan being towed by a BT50 and wish to travel via Dubbo then north to Moree. Is there a route across the dividing range that would be suitable for my rig not necessarily from More...	Goldman	7	1864	03:05 PM Nov 10, 2017 by Goldman
	Wide Loads Pilbara region April May (Preview) for those early birds heading North be aware of the following: In late March & April, there are 29 planned O/S HME movements into the East Pilbara and 12 continuing into the West Pilbara. Oversize loads can range from 5.5m wide to 9m wide and traditionally enter the Pilbara via Newman and the Grea...	Mashwa	4	1151	12:04 AM Mar 31, 2017 by chappy
	Hervey Bay to Sapphire. (Preview) Leaving on Monday, supposed to leave nearly a week ago but the weather has been so iffy. Want to get there without getting washed away. Anyone have warnings I should be aware of to avoid. Thanks all.	Happywanderer	4	1064	01:30 PM Mar 24, 2017 by Happywanderer
	road to Borroloola (Preview) I'm heading to Borroloola in the next 3weeks. Can anyone who has travelled from Cairns lately let me know what the road conditions are likely please.	Juggenaut	1	1005	07:43 PM Mar 22, 2017 by wendyv
	The Great Central Desert Highway. (Preview) I have driven this road many times, starting back in the late sixties. Last trip was May 2016. It rained all the way, but it was still a great trip. Would any GN doing the trip, April, May, 2017, either way, please advise all. Thank you. Pipes.	pipes	5	1405	03:29 PM Jun 7, 2017 by dirvine
	Toowoomba to Goondiwindi (Preview) Hello everyone. We have travelled from Ipswich, ld, to and from Goondiwindi a number of times via Warwick, Inglewood etc. Thought we may try via Toowoomba and Millmerran. A tad further, but just for something different. Toowoomba Range is not as steep or as long at Cunningham Gap, which is another c...	Kev Pearce	2	1262	10:17 AM Mar 4, 2017 by Kev Pearce
	Great Central Highway (Preview) Glad to be on your forum. Just wondering if there was advice out there as to the wisdom of driving across the Great Central Highway in a 2015 diesel Forester towing a Avan Cruise Liner? Thanks	Kasey	7	1568	11:21 PM Mar 14, 2017 by Pakrak
	Bairnsdale to Bright via B500 (Preview) I'm new to being a grey nomad. Just before Christmas we picked up a new 21 foot van which we tow with a Pajero Sport. We've gone from Rockhampton to Cairns and then doubled back heading south mostly along the coast on A1. We are currently in Bermagui about to head into Victoria and eventually Melbourne. ...	Rockyboy	1	1185	03:59 PM Feb 23, 2017 by PeterD
	Goulburn to Orange via Tuena (Preview) Hi, how is the road from Goulburn via Crookwell and Tuena to Blayney? Sharp curves? Steep? From googlemaps it looks to be completely asphalted. True? Caravan-suited? Thanks!	Tigerchips2	2	1328	09:28 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Macca70
	Kilarney Gap Rd - Bingara to Narrabri (Preview) Any information on the road from Bingara NSW to Narrabri, the Kilarney Gap Road would be appreciated, was wondering what sort of climb is involved.......22ft rig with a Colorado dragging it along.	Big Mal	10	1910	10:40 PM Feb 22, 2017 by Happywanderer
	South Coast Highway from Esperance to Albany closed - 12 Feb 2017 (Preview) We glad we left Esperance last Wednesday (08-02-17) to head west to Albany in Western Australia. If we left a day later we would have been stuck as part of the road and the bridge has been washed away. Therefore road is closed between Esperance to Albany.This morning Albany was cold and wet more rain to c...	leestevo	2	1079	04:22 PM Mar 23, 2017 by GypsyLynda
	Townsville to Melbourne (Preview) We are driving from Townsville to Melb in May/ June this year. Just wondering what we can expect in terms of roads and traffic etc.. Driving in a Ranger and not towing anything. Are the roads ok ? any rough stretches? All sealed roads? Road Trains? etc.? any comments or experiences would be most...	MJS	6	1304	10:45 PM Apr 15, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	Hyundai i30 (Preview) we don't have a off road vehidle, just a small car towing a camper trailer so we need to stick to sealed roads only. any advice would be helpfull	Ris	7	1975	07:23 PM Jan 19, 2017 by PeterD
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