Daddio and myself are planning a trip to Jindabyne through the mt kosciuszko national park
I am wondering if anyone has taken the alpine hwy with their RV's?
i went through there in 2008 and vaguely remember the road but with a standard car I didn't have problems.
just wondering if anyone of you have trekked this way with your RV's? And if so did you have any problems with the steep climbs or narrow road?
i know I haven't written in a long time and I do promise I have photos and a whole thesis to write to you all on the past year as it's been a very long long and tough period. I haven't forgotten you all just gathering time to get it all together now
Radar said
07:54 PM Apr 16, 2015
Yes all good did it last year towing our caravan a few ups and downs.
Good time we had.
Bruce and Bev said
07:57 PM Apr 16, 2015
Hi Maxx. We may go this way north from Melbourne in about 5-6 weeks time, so interested also in hearing what others say - not only the road conditions and steepness, but the probability of snow!!
If a bit tricky at this time of year (and obviously we would check out with Main Roads), we would rather go inland and come down this way on the way back from QLD
Dougwe said
08:18 PM Apr 16, 2015
Starting to get close to snow season so keep that in mind.
Pejay said
08:23 PM Apr 16, 2015
We are interested in replies too, as we came past the Hume Hwy end of the Snowy Mtn Hwy today, we talked of perhaps after Christmas in Canberra, we could maybe work our way along the Snowy hwy, and possibly climb Mt Kozzie along the way.
2foot6 said
10:07 PM Apr 16, 2015
BOM predicts snow falls this week end down to 1000 metres in the Victorian and southern NSW alps..................rug up..cheeerRrRrRrsss.............Peter.
WobblyNut said
06:03 AM Apr 17, 2015
yeah with 2'6 , only done it in my old Bedstead with a 'furniture trailer'5or 6yr s ago .
but that was in summer .There were still patches of snow up around Kiandra ,
even for an old Beddy it was a good drive . Plenty wide enough .
Hills & climbs . I came in from Hume end , through to Cooma then Bombala
Don't know about the winter though.
Jack
Nelly said
09:20 AM Apr 17, 2015
Hello roadtourer - I came from Jindabyne to Corryong a couple of weeks ago. I drive a sprinter - the road was very steep in places but I just went VERY slowly. I had to pay $16 for the privilege to take a few photos. It rained and turned out very foggy so it was a donation to the government. There is some beautiful country around this area - enjoy your journey.
roadtourer said
09:43 AM Apr 17, 2015
Thank you all for your information xxoo
Yes I am praying I get to see some snow I haven't seen snow since 1986 as a young girl
We have thought this through very long and hard as dad has a brand new trailer and its a big one too we figure if the weather permits we might go down the mountain, but we are considering going on the snowy mountain highway to Cooma then after staying at Jindabyne for some fishing we might hit the road to Canberra and do a round trip to see the tucker box dog etc.... See things as we go.
I know there are some caves between Cooma Jindabyne and heading towards Wagga which we might see if we can see also.
We might try going down the mountain on the way home but as you all say snow fog slippery bad weather hmmmm I'm reluctant to risk it atm, think dad is too
Thank you guys we appreciate your input. I will post on the forum and let you all know how we go with this trip. This will be the biggest one we take since we got the RV and we've already travelled a bit.
Nelly yes in my eyes it's the most beautiful part of our country my heart remained there in 2008 when I went there for some K9 work. I have wanted to go back for so long. Personally summer would be easier but both dad and I are itching to do some fishing at lake Jindabyne and maybe Lake Eucumbene and as its my 40th birthday pressy to do this trek I'm not letting the snow stop me right now, I hope we get to see some then I've won the lottery 😄😍
Bruce & Bev I think the snow will start soon as a few mentioned its Coming I know they had thunderstorm warnings yesterday, and there is rain all week until Thursday next week that I can see. Let me know how you guys go too. I will try to keep you all posted also. We are looking at going next week I will confirm that once we are ready to head off.
Douge I'm hoping we get some snow but I do know what you mean. I don't think I'll be doing the driving this time lol
roadtourer said
09:44 AM Apr 17, 2015
Whoops smily faces off the ipad didn't work lol got numbers instead
roadtourer said
09:47 AM Apr 17, 2015
Nelly can I ask where did you have to pay to take photos? I took photos in 2008 of the snowy mt scheme at the stop point and few other photos as I was going through the national park but never had to pay
Just wondering if things have changed sine I've been?
PeterD said
10:40 AM Apr 17, 2015
Dougwe wrote:
Starting to get close to snow season so keep that in mind.
The ski season is from the June to the October long weekends (inclusive.) Chains must be carried during this period when you venture into the snow fields and the road over Dead Horse Gap may be closed. However snow falls (hopefully) before that period, it is a poor season if it does not. Personally I would not take a van over those roads when there was snow on them.
I have been in convoy with two other vans (both much larger) going south. None of us experienced any problems. You just need to do the slower low gear style driving to make it an enjoyable trip. (if you don't know the technique just say so and we will detail it.)
PeterD said
10:45 AM Apr 17, 2015
Nelly wrote:
I had to pay $16 for the privilege to take a few photos.
Sounds like you were not forewarned. That is a public road you traversed. You simply inform the gate keeper you are passing through. They then issue you with a free pass to go through. The pass is valid for 2 hours which is plenty of time. During the trip I mentioned above, the other two drivers asked for that pass and got it with minimum fuss. We lunched at Tom Groggin and made it through in the 2 hours easily. Next time you will know.
Felicia said
07:01 PM Apr 17, 2015
Don't want to put a damper on your trip, it snowed 3 weeks ago and snow is forecast for Sunday and Monday above 1200 metres. It will possibly not be the only thing you have to consider, black ice can be worse than snow. As someone said earlier make sure you have snow chains.
Felicia
Nelly said
09:46 AM Apr 18, 2015
Hello Roadtourer - I paid the $16 at the entrance of the park (coming from Jindabyne).
PeterD - I was asked if I was going to stop and I said I would only pull over occasionally to take photos - answer was I had to pay the money. If I didn't pay I had to drive straight through without stopping until I got to Khancoban. As I am not planning to go this way again I thought I would make the most of it. I went into Thredbo to 'get my moneys worth ' and have a cup of coffee - could not get a park anywhere - if there was a park it was not big enough for the sprinter - so I continued on and as I posted before 'a donation to the government '.
WobblyNut said
06:26 AM Apr 19, 2015
Aahh , tis SOooo good , to have an All Parks Pass.
Dunmowin said
04:06 PM Apr 19, 2015
WobblyNut wrote:
Aahh , tis SOooo good , to have an All Parks Pass.
Always a good idea in any state that charges park admission.
Roving-Dutchy said
05:32 PM Apr 19, 2015
NSW National parks passes are free for all NSW pensioners, but you do have to apply each year. Download the application form from NPWS web site, yearly renewals can now be done online.
Cheers
David
keiron said
12:43 PM Apr 20, 2015
Yes. I visited the Jervis Bay National Park last weekend and proudly produced my NSW Parks permit.
Sorry Sir, the lovely ranger replied...this is Federal Govt and we don't accept the NSW Permit. Had to pay tp enter.
PeterD said
02:47 PM Apr 20, 2015
Looks like you have learnt a bit more Oz geography. A little more on the subject - Jervis Bay Territory
Daddio and myself are planning a trip to Jindabyne through the mt kosciuszko national park
I am wondering if anyone has taken the alpine hwy with their RV's?
i went through there in 2008 and vaguely remember the road but with a standard car I didn't have problems.
just wondering if anyone of you have trekked this way with your RV's? And if so did you have any problems with the steep climbs or narrow road?
i know I haven't written in a long time and I do promise I have photos and a whole thesis to write to you all on the past year as it's been a very long long and tough period. I haven't forgotten you all just gathering time to get it all together now
Yes all good did it last year towing our caravan a few ups and downs.
Good time we had.
If a bit tricky at this time of year (and obviously we would check out with Main Roads), we would rather go inland and come down this way on the way back from QLD
BOM predicts snow falls this week end down to 1000 metres in the Victorian and southern NSW alps..................rug up..cheeerRrRrRrsss.............Peter.
yeah with 2'6 , only done it in my old Bedstead with a 'furniture trailer'5or 6yr s ago .
but that was in summer .There were still patches of snow up around Kiandra ,
even for an old Beddy it was a good drive . Plenty wide enough .
Hills & climbs . I came in from Hume end , through to Cooma then Bombala
Don't know about the winter though.
Jack
Yes I am praying I get to see some snow I haven't seen snow since 1986 as a young girl
We have thought this through very long and hard as dad has a brand new trailer and its a big one too we figure if the weather permits we might go down the mountain, but we are considering going on the snowy mountain highway to Cooma then after staying at Jindabyne for some fishing we might hit the road to Canberra and do a round trip to see the tucker box dog etc.... See things as we go.
I know there are some caves between Cooma Jindabyne and heading towards Wagga which we might see if we can see also.
We might try going down the mountain on the way home but as you all say snow fog slippery bad weather hmmmm I'm reluctant to risk it atm, think dad is too
Thank you guys we appreciate your input. I will post on the forum and let you all know how we go with this trip. This will be the biggest one we take since we got the RV and we've already travelled a bit.
Nelly yes in my eyes it's the most beautiful part of our country my heart remained there in 2008 when I went there for some K9 work. I have wanted to go back for so long. Personally summer would be easier but both dad and I are itching to do some fishing at lake Jindabyne and maybe Lake Eucumbene and as its my 40th birthday pressy to do this trek I'm not letting the snow stop me right now, I hope we get to see some then I've won the lottery 😄😍
Bruce & Bev I think the snow will start soon as a few mentioned its Coming I know they had thunderstorm warnings yesterday, and there is rain all week until Thursday next week that I can see. Let me know how you guys go too. I will try to keep you all posted also. We are looking at going next week I will confirm that once we are ready to head off.
Douge I'm hoping we get some snow but I do know what you mean. I don't think I'll be doing the driving this time lol
Just wondering if things have changed sine I've been?
The ski season is from the June to the October long weekends (inclusive.) Chains must be carried during this period when you venture into the snow fields and the road over Dead Horse Gap may be closed. However snow falls (hopefully) before that period, it is a poor season if it does not. Personally I would not take a van over those roads when there was snow on them.
I have been in convoy with two other vans (both much larger) going south. None of us experienced any problems. You just need to do the slower low gear style driving to make it an enjoyable trip. (if you don't know the technique just say so and we will detail it.)
Sounds like you were not forewarned. That is a public road you traversed. You simply inform the gate keeper you are passing through. They then issue you with a free pass to go through. The pass is valid for 2 hours which is plenty of time. During the trip I mentioned above, the other two drivers asked for that pass and got it with minimum fuss. We lunched at Tom Groggin and made it through in the 2 hours easily. Next time you will know.
Felicia
PeterD - I was asked if I was going to stop and I said I would only pull over occasionally to take photos - answer was I had to pay the money. If I didn't pay I had to drive straight through without stopping until I got to Khancoban. As I am not planning to go this way again I thought I would make the most of it. I went into Thredbo to 'get my moneys worth ' and have a cup of coffee - could not get a park anywhere - if there was a park it was not big enough for the sprinter - so I continued on and as I posted before 'a donation to the government '.
Aahh , tis SOooo good , to have an All Parks Pass.
Always a good idea in any state that charges park admission.
Cheers
David
Yes. I visited the Jervis Bay National Park last weekend and proudly produced my NSW Parks permit.
Sorry Sir, the lovely ranger replied...this is Federal Govt and we don't accept the NSW Permit. Had to pay tp enter.
Looks like you have learnt a bit more Oz geography. A little more on the subject - Jervis Bay Territory