hello everyone, can anyone recommend anywhere to stay in grafton. Thanks
Roving-Dutchy said
08:23 PM Oct 18, 2016
My first choice would be Gateway Grafton an excellent park with very reasonable prices last time we stayed it was $22 a night, don't know if there would be any availability for the festival.
Just had a look at their site and there appears to be availability for the festival at $25 per night Cheers David
-- Edited by Roving-Dutchy on Tuesday 18th of October 2016 08:28:48 PM
pauline said
12:42 PM Oct 19, 2016
Gateway Village is a great park................we are currently at the showground which is a little more primitive but very close to city centre, and quite relaxing. $23 a night or $140 a week.
LLD said
01:58 PM Oct 19, 2016
There are some good coastal parks from Iluka to Corindi if you don't mind a small commute (< 1hr). Towing a big van across the bridge over the river from Sth Grafton to Grafton is a real experience.
the rocket said
03:55 PM Oct 19, 2016
If we r coming in from south grafton is the showgrounds near there or over the bridge.
Hylda&Jon said
06:37 PM Oct 19, 2016
From the turnoff from the Hwy to the showground which is over the bridge is about a 10min drive unless you're in peak hour (for school or work) then add another 5min.
the rocket said
06:53 PM Oct 19, 2016
LLD wrote:
There are some good coastal parks from Iluka to Corindi if you don't mind a small commute (< 1hr). Towing a big van across the bridge over the river from Sth Grafton to Grafton is a real experience.
hi lld, i am a bit worried about the bridge now. Do caravans go across it all the time? And is there somewhere to stay without going over the bridge. thanks
Roving-Dutchy said
07:24 PM Oct 19, 2016
Depends which direction you are coming from.
Cheers
David
pauline said
08:03 PM Oct 19, 2016
Over the bridge but honestly no problems getting over with vans, semi's do it all the time.
Heather42 said
09:46 PM Oct 19, 2016
Just be careful on the bends of the bridge, take it slow and stop if another vehicle is coming towards you so you can swing wider. Saw someone last year who wrecked their awning struts. They had a terrific orchestra performance last year but tickets have to be booked well ahead, I was just lucky that someone could not go so I bought their ticket. Another was afternoon tea at the racecourse and tickets must be bought in advance. May be available online. Enjoy.
Hylda&Jon said
09:47 PM Oct 19, 2016
I cross the bridge a few times a week since I live in Grafton. Semi's often take up some of the opposite direction lane but most people know to wait if a larger vehicle needs the extra room. Up to a hundred caravans would cross the bridge every day so you will be fine.
Cheers
Jon
Phillipn said
07:24 AM Oct 20, 2016
Hylda&Jon wrote:
I cross the bridge a few times a week since I live in Grafton. Semi's often take up some of the opposite direction lane but most people know to wait if a larger vehicle needs the extra room. Up to a hundred caravans would cross the bridge every day so you will be fine.
Cheers
Jon
I have been told that semitrailers are banned from crossing the bridge between 3-6pm??, not sure of the morning times????
Their is a camera on the sugar terminal in the railway yard to monitor trucks.
Someone may know more of the details.
Crossing the bridge with a caravan is not as bad as traveling the Pacific Highway with all the B doubles.
-- Edited by Phillipn on Thursday 20th of October 2016 07:29:01 AM
LLD said
09:34 AM Oct 20, 2016
The bridge is a surprise first time but easy once you know what you are in for.
hello everyone, can anyone recommend anywhere to stay in grafton. Thanks
My first choice would be Gateway Grafton an excellent park with very reasonable prices last time we stayed it was $22 a night, don't know if there would be any availability for the festival.
Just had a look at their site and there appears to be availability for the festival at $25 per night
Cheers
David
-- Edited by Roving-Dutchy on Tuesday 18th of October 2016 08:28:48 PM
If we r coming in from south grafton is the showgrounds near there or over the bridge.
From the turnoff from the Hwy to the showground which is over the bridge is about a 10min drive unless you're in peak hour (for school or work) then add another 5min.
Cheers
David
Over the bridge but honestly no problems getting over with vans, semi's do it all the time.
I cross the bridge a few times a week since I live in Grafton. Semi's often take up some of the opposite direction lane but most people know to wait if a larger vehicle needs the extra room. Up to a hundred caravans would cross the bridge every day so you will be fine.
Cheers
Jon
I have been told that semitrailers are banned from crossing the bridge between 3-6pm??, not sure of the morning times????
Their is a camera on the sugar terminal in the railway yard to monitor trucks.
Someone may know more of the details.
Crossing the bridge with a caravan is not as bad as traveling the Pacific Highway with all the B doubles.
-- Edited by Phillipn on Thursday 20th of October 2016 07:29:01 AM