Is there anyone who has travelled both roads in direction of Dubbo?
I have done the Toowoomba route, so thought a different way home would be good. However, I do not want a mountainous route and I dread towing the van up the range to Toowoomba.
I travelled through Warwick many moons ago and have no recollection of hills etc.
I came up the Pacific from Sydney, so won't be returning that way.
Jamjar
hako said
08:02 PM Dec 12, 2015
The Toowoomba route up the range is steeper but dual lanes so you can get your speed up, also a bit shorter than the Cunninghams Gap road which is narrower with sharper turns and consequently has more road incidents.
Unfortunately there is no easy way over the range. In 3 years time the Toowoomba bypass will be operational and will be less steep but you'll be slugged with a toll.
Good Luck.
brickies said
08:10 PM Dec 12, 2015
Have done the Toowoomba Route in April and it's very good and I would think it the way to go if your heading to Dubbo , Plenty of places to stop over , I think the Warwick crossing is ok has well but I find the Toowoomba crossing suit me.I Don't like the Pacific to many trucks .
This takes you through avoiding highways, beautiful countryside with minimum traffic and all roads sealed. Mix that with some good free/low cost camping. Highlight for us on this trip was Werris Creek Railway Station.
-- Edited by madaboutled on Saturday 12th of December 2015 08:45:13 PM
Jamjar said
08:44 PM Dec 12, 2015
hako wrote:
The Toowoomba route up the range is steeper but dual lanes so you can get your speed up, also a bit shorter than the Cunninghams Gap road which is narrower with sharper turns and consequently has more road incidents. Unfortunately there is no easy way over the range. In 3 years time the Toowoomba bypass will be operational and will be less steep but you'll be slugged with a toll. Good Luck.
Thank you, Denis.
Will be more than happy to pay a toll to avoid the Toowoomba climb.
Jamjar said
08:49 PM Dec 12, 2015
brickies wrote:
Have done the Toowoomba Route in April and it's very good and I would think it the way to go if your heading to Dubbo , Plenty of places to stop over , I think the Warwick crossing is ok has well but I find the Toowoomba crossing suit me.I Don't like the Pacific to many trucks .
The trucks weren't the problem it was all the roadworks and 80 speed limits.
I'm actually on the way back home to West Wyalong way from Maroochydore. The plan is to be home by the 16th.
J.
madaboutled said
08:50 PM Dec 12, 2015
Going via Brisbane, Warrick, Stanthorpe will avoid the climb....
Cooper12 said
08:52 PM Dec 12, 2015
Toowoomba Range is no problem with a van. The road was done up about 12-18 months ago. A new alignment on the second last corner going up has greatly improved things. Just do not follow too closely behind trucks. One time both lanes were blocked for a few minutes because loaded trucks in both lanes had missed a gear....
Jamjar said
09:01 PM Dec 12, 2015
madaboutled wrote:
Going via Brisbane, Warrick, Stanthorpe will avoid the climb....
Yes, shall go this way for something different.
J.
Jamjar said
09:03 PM Dec 12, 2015
Cooper12 wrote:
Toowoomba Range is no problem with a van. The road was done up about 12-18 months ago. A new alignment on the second last corner going up has greatly improved things. Just do not follow too closely behind trucks. One time both lanes were blocked for a few minutes because loaded trucks in both lanes had missed a gear....
Yes, I did a return tip there this year. Much prefer going down. You have to feel sorry for the truckers who do it on a regular basis.
J.
Cooper12 said
10:13 PM Dec 12, 2015
If you go that way the old pub at Maryvale is worth a look. There is a small park opposite it. It is just a few kms from the highway. Also if you go through Warwick on a Wednesday the Pig and Calf sales may interest you. These are becoming a bit of a tourist thing. John
NeilandRaine said
10:21 PM Dec 12, 2015
If your at Maroochydore, just for fun why not go along the D'Aguilar Hwy to Yarraman, down through Coyar and either Crows Nest or Kingsthorpe. That way you miss the ranges but also Brisbane. Good sealed roads, bit further tho
brickies said
10:25 PM Dec 12, 2015
NeilandRaine just about to make the same post . It would be a lot better trip
Jamjar said
11:22 PM Dec 12, 2015
Cooper12 wrote:
If you go that way the old pub at Maryvale is worth a look. There is a small park opposite it. It is just a few kms from the highway. Also if you go through Warwick on a Wednesday the Pig and Calf sales may interest you. These are becoming a bit of a tourist thing. John
Pity, Maryvale is off the track and I'll be home by Wednesday, all going to plan.
J.
Jamjar said
11:24 PM Dec 12, 2015
NeilandRaine wrote:
If your at Maroochydore, just for fun why not go along the D'Aguilar Hwy to Yarraman, down through Coyar and either Crows Nest or Kingsthorpe. That way you miss the ranges but also Brisbane. Good sealed roads, bit further tho
Had a look on the map and it's a possibility.
J.
Long Weekend said
08:51 AM Dec 13, 2015
Loved a large sign on the Cunningham Hwy (via Warwick) 100kms from Goondiwindi: "Almost at Gundy, Kids."
Murray
Jamjar said
11:57 AM Dec 13, 2015
Long Weekend wrote:
Loved a large sign on the Cunningham Hwy (via Warwick) 100kms from Goondiwindi: "Almost at Gundy, Kids."
Murray
Excellent, Murray.
Am about to leave Yarraman and yes it's a very pleasant drive with good roads thus far.
Will be going via Warwick and hoping to make it to Uralla for overnight stay.
J.
Cooper12 said
01:34 PM Dec 13, 2015
Yes, I/we lived in Yarraman 1975-79 and 1987-89. It once was a forestry town.
John
Jamjar said
08:46 PM Dec 13, 2015
Was an excellent drive, but a little too much for me in one hit.
I made it to Uralla, after 7pm.
Am now settled in, at the Uralla caravan park. The lovely host opened up for me after hours. I'm a member of KUI Parks so it's only $24 per night. It's off the highway and very quiet. Have decided another night's stay will be in order so I can fully recover.
Then, on Tuesday morn it will be a very short run - in comparison to today's - to Peak Hill.
J.
Cooper12 said
09:26 PM Dec 13, 2015
Good to know you made it. Was thinking it was a bit of a trip. We called in there on the way home from Adelaide a week ago. Picked up a new van..a Knaus from Adelaide. Pretty happy with it. I have just posted some photos of Uralla on http://bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&cmd=sp&p=1235&st=&s=uralla.
This takes you through avoiding highways, beautiful countryside with minimum traffic and all roads sealed. Mix that with some good free/low cost camping. Highlight for us on this trip was Werris Creek Railway Station.
-- Edited by madaboutled on Saturday 12th of December 2015 08:45:13 PM
Will be going the Tamworth, Werris Creek, Dubbo route, tomorrow, and will take a look at the railway station.
J
Jamjar said
09:11 AM Dec 14, 2015
Cooper12 wrote:
Good to know you made it. Was thinking it was a bit of a trip. We called in there on the way home from Adelaide a week ago. Picked up a new van..a Knaus from Adelaide. Pretty happy with it. I have just posted some photos of Uralla on http://bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&cmd=sp&p=1235&st=&s=uralla.
Also one or two old 'ghost' signs there.
All the best for the rest of the trip. John
Thank you, John.
A new van sounds exciting.
Off the look at bonzle now.
J.
Jamjar said
09:13 AM Dec 14, 2015
Thank you all for the excellent advice. It certainly has made my trip much more interesting.
Is there anyone who has travelled both roads in direction of Dubbo?
I have done the Toowoomba route, so thought a different way home would be good. However, I do not want a mountainous route and I dread towing the van up the range to Toowoomba.
I travelled through Warwick many moons ago and have no recollection of hills etc.
I came up the Pacific from Sydney, so won't be returning that way.
Jamjar
Unfortunately there is no easy way over the range. In 3 years time the Toowoomba bypass will be operational and will be less steep but you'll be slugged with a toll.
Good Luck.
Try the scenic route:
Brisbane - Stanthorpe - Texas - Yetman - Manilla - Tamworth - Werris Creek - Premer - Binnaway - Mendooran - Dubbo
This takes you through avoiding highways, beautiful countryside with minimum traffic and all roads sealed. Mix that with some good free/low cost camping. Highlight for us on this trip was Werris Creek Railway Station.
-- Edited by madaboutled on Saturday 12th of December 2015 08:45:13 PM
Will be more than happy to pay a toll to avoid the Toowoomba climb.
The trucks weren't the problem it was all the roadworks and 80 speed limits.
I'm actually on the way back home to West Wyalong way from Maroochydore. The plan is to be home by the 16th.
J.
Going via Brisbane, Warrick, Stanthorpe will avoid the climb....
Toowoomba Range is no problem with a van. The road was done up about 12-18 months ago. A new alignment on the second last corner going up has greatly improved things. Just do not follow too closely behind trucks. One time both lanes were blocked for a few minutes because loaded trucks in both lanes had missed a gear....
Yes, shall go this way for something different.
J.
Yes, I did a return tip there this year. Much prefer going down. You have to feel sorry for the truckers who do it on a regular basis.
J.
If you go that way the old pub at Maryvale is worth a look. There is a small park opposite it. It is just a few kms from the highway. Also if you go through Warwick on a Wednesday the Pig and Calf sales may interest you. These are becoming a bit of a tourist thing. John
Pity, Maryvale is off the track and I'll be home by Wednesday, all going to plan.
J.
Had a look on the map and it's a possibility.
J.
Murray
Excellent, Murray.
Am about to leave Yarraman and yes it's a very pleasant drive with good roads thus far.
Will be going via Warwick and hoping to make it to Uralla for overnight stay.
J.
Yes, I/we lived in Yarraman 1975-79 and 1987-89. It once was a forestry town.
John
I made it to Uralla, after 7pm.
Am now settled in, at the Uralla caravan park. The lovely host opened up for me after hours. I'm a member of KUI Parks so it's only $24 per night. It's off the highway and very quiet. Have decided another night's stay will be in order so I can fully recover.
Then, on Tuesday morn it will be a very short run - in comparison to today's - to Peak Hill.
J.
Good to know you made it. Was thinking it was a bit of a trip. We called in there on the way home from Adelaide a week ago. Picked up a new van..a Knaus from Adelaide. Pretty happy with it. I have just posted some photos of Uralla on http://bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&cmd=sp&p=1235&st=&s=uralla.
Also one or two old 'ghost' signs there.
All the best for the rest of the trip. John
Will be going the Tamworth, Werris Creek, Dubbo route, tomorrow, and will take a look at the railway station.
J
Thank you, John.
A new van sounds exciting.
Off the look at bonzle now.
J.
J.