Road conditions

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

hi fellow GNs planning a trip to Coober peady then across to William creek ( then back down to the flinders ranges ) just wondering what the road is like , where have a 24 ft 5th wheeler, so not a camper trailer made for the really rough stuff but having said that I have lived all my life on a farm so I am no stran...

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...

subaru · subaru

Just enquiring whether any members have travelled this road recently and what the conditions were like,also from Normanton to Cloncurry.Am towing jaco poptop,not off road.thanks.

Quirky · Quirky

Roa conditiond

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.

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...

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

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

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!

Darmc · Darmc

Anyone travelling to the cape, check the road conditions, as Weipa has had 28mm of rain since 9am. RACQ alerts don't cover small creeks that will rise very quickly. Remember you may be some distance from help if you run into trouble. Take care Darmc

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...

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

Greyingout · Greyingout

We completed the Tanami Road on 12 June 2016 with a 150 series Prado and nearly 2.5 tons of caravan with independent suspension. The start of the road near Alice Springs is single lane bitumen with large stones on the sides. Make sure you slow down and move well over to the left to minimise stone damage...

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.

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...

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.

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Coober peady to William creek (Preview) hi fellow GNs planning a trip to Coober peady then across to William creek ( then back down to the flinders ranges ) just wondering what the road is like , where have a 24 ft 5th wheeler, so not a camper trailer made for the really rough stuff but having said that I have lived all my life on a farm so I am no stran...	Woody n Sue	4	1503	08:13 AM Jun 16, 2017 by Possum3
	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	2127	08:22 PM Jun 15, 2017 by Daveo85
	Mt Garnet to Normanton (Preview) Just enquiring whether any members have travelled this road recently and what the conditions were like,also from Normanton to Cloncurry.Am towing jaco poptop,not off road.thanks.	subaru	3	1687	12:50 PM Jun 13, 2017 by johns
	Wellington to Gunnedah (Preview) Roa conditiond	Quirky	9	3102	07:49 AM Jun 10, 2017 by Mitch59
	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	1458	03:29 PM Jun 7, 2017 by dirvine
	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	3505	01:37 PM May 31, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	2300	06:23 PM May 29, 2017 by Quirky
	Broken Hill - Tibooburra - Noccundra (Preview) Any info on these roads please traveling there next week	oyster	6	2194	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	2170	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	1168	08:38 AM May 11, 2017 by ajtmb
	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	1457	09:28 AM Apr 28, 2017 by Macca70
	CAPE YORK Road conditions (Preview) Anyone travelling to the cape, check the road conditions, as Weipa has had 28mm of rain since 9am. RACQ alerts don't cover small creeks that will rise very quickly. Remember you may be some distance from help if you run into trouble. Take care Darmc	Darmc	3	1334	10:04 AM Apr 24, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	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	1375	10:45 PM Apr 15, 2017 by Warren-Pat_01
	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	1401	09:10 PM Apr 1, 2017 by Dougwe
	Tanami Road - NT to WA Tanami Wolfe Creek Yuendumu (Preview) We completed the Tanami Road on 12 June 2016 with a 150 series Prado and nearly 2.5 tons of caravan with independent suspension. The start of the road near Alice Springs is single lane bitumen with large stones on the sides. Make sure you slow down and move well over to the left to minimise stone damage...	Greyingout	3	2405	12:57 PM Apr 1, 2017 by Greyingout
	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	1214	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	1110	01:30 PM Mar 24, 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	1134	04:22 PM Mar 23, 2017 by GypsyLynda
	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	1059	07:43 PM Mar 22, 2017 by wendyv
	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	1632	11:21 PM Mar 14, 2017 by Pakrak
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