can anybody advise me as to using the Waterfall Way or the Oxley Hwy to go from Armidale to Port Macquarie
Moose2 said
12:12 PM Aug 23, 2019
What do you want to know?...be a bit more specific.
Barree42 said
12:35 PM Aug 23, 2019
yeh, should have said towing a 24 jayco van with a triton tug , wondering how it would go down the mountain ???
KevinJ said
12:43 PM Aug 23, 2019
The Oxley highway has some VERY windy sections on it, great if you are on a motor bike. I had my son drive it in our car while he was on his L plates and he managed well. If you are towing a caravan though, you will just need to be careful and use low gear. Having said all that though, most of the road is quite easy.
yobarr said
02:13 PM Aug 23, 2019
Barree42 wrote:
can anybody advise me as to using the Waterfall Way or the Oxley Hwy to go from Armidale to Port Macquarie
Preferable to use the Oxley,although Waterfall Way is more scenic.Both have slow and windy sections,but Oxley is the pick of the two,in my opinion.Cheers
P.S What is the ATM of your van?
Barree42 said
04:36 PM Aug 23, 2019
2805kg we tow at about 2600
yobarr said
06:46 PM Aug 23, 2019
Barree42 wrote:
2805kg we tow at about 2600
Hi Chris....great to see someone who is not trying to make their car do things for which it was not designed.That is a good sized van for the car that you have. You will enjoy your trip,whichever road you choose,as there is some beautiful scenery through those areas.You might like to check what the speed limit now is,as I heard through the grapevine that some do- gooders were pressing for a 60km/hr limit? Another example of catering to the lowest common denominator. If you cannot stand the heat,get out of the kitchen! Enjoy your travels.Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 23rd of August 2019 07:36:51 PM
Micka said
06:23 AM Aug 24, 2019
Both roads are very windy and need to be taken with care. Waterfall way has signage on some of the narrow sections requesting you stop if trucks are coming through the curves. Oxley hwy doesn't carry any signage but trucks will travel on wrong side of road as they try to maintain speed up the hills , so be careful and take your time.
Barree42 said
09:22 AM Aug 24, 2019
Thanks for the info people think I will try the Oxley hwy and will let you know in a few weeks. Safe travels to all
Bicyclecamper said
04:18 PM Aug 24, 2019
Also don't forget to stop at Ginger Creek, best food around. Hardly any local uses the Oxley, as you the driver and your passenger and also dogs, WILL get car sick, it is the worst road in Australia for that.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:22 PM
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:50 PM
Moose2 said
06:39 AM Aug 25, 2019
Bicyclecamper wrote:
Also don't forget to stop at Ginger Creek, best food around. Hardly any local uses the Oxley, as you the driver and your passenger and also dogs, WILL get car sick, it is the worst road in Australia for that.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:22 PM
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:50 PM
What a load of BS. Driven that road many a time and no car sickness from me, wife or dog.
Moose2 said
06:44 AM Aug 25, 2019
The Oxley was my first experience with towing a caravan...going up. That was fun.
Yes it's got lots of bends but unless you're a complete idiot and drive accordingly, or you happen to meet one going the other way, you'll be fine. Some great views going down.
Barree42 said
05:25 PM Jun 6, 2023
Thanks for this info, next question we are now inW.A. And am looking on crossing from Manjimup to Margaret River, seem to have several choices but seem to be very hilly. Appreciate suggestions please
Possum3 said
05:50 PM Jun 6, 2023
One and a half hour drive via Mowen Rd. few hills good road, scenic.
Two hour drive via Pemberton, easy Rd.
Two and a half hour drive up through Busselton. Easy boring drive.
Barree42 said
10:40 PM Jun 6, 2023
Great,much appreciated info, think i will go via Pemberton. Stay safe,enjoy the ride.
JackoFJR said
02:59 PM Jun 7, 2023
Is there a prefered direction of travel on the Waterfall Way , towing a Van , our Van is a Exodus 14 .
Possum3 said
03:30 PM Jun 7, 2023
Going from Armidale to Pt Macquarie - East.
Generally, the road seems more pleasant travelling West, with caravan mainly on outside of road.
spida said
09:09 AM Jun 8, 2023
WA roads are relatively flat compared to over east, and down that way usually really good roads - unlike VIC!!!!
can anybody advise me as to using the Waterfall Way or the Oxley Hwy to go from Armidale to Port Macquarie
What do you want to know?...be a bit more specific.
The Oxley highway has some VERY windy sections on it, great if you are on a motor bike. I had my son drive it in our car while he was on his L plates and he managed well. If you are towing a caravan though, you will just need to be careful and use low gear. Having said all that though, most of the road is quite easy.
Preferable to use the Oxley,although Waterfall Way is more scenic.Both have slow and windy sections,but Oxley is the pick of the two,in my opinion.Cheers
P.S What is the ATM of your van?
Hi Chris....great to see someone who is not trying to make their car do things for which it was not designed.That is a good sized van for the car that you have. You will enjoy your trip,whichever road you choose,as there is some beautiful scenery through those areas.You might like to check what the speed limit now is,as I heard through the grapevine that some do- gooders were pressing for a 60km/hr limit? Another example of catering to the lowest common denominator. If you cannot stand the heat,get out of the kitchen! Enjoy your travels.Cheers
-- Edited by yobarr on Friday 23rd of August 2019 07:36:51 PM
Also don't forget to stop at Ginger Creek, best food around. Hardly any local uses the Oxley, as you the driver and your passenger and also dogs, WILL get car sick, it is the worst road in Australia for that.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:22 PM
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:50 PM
What a load of BS. Driven that road many a time and no car sickness from me, wife or dog.
The Oxley was my first experience with towing a caravan...going up. That was fun.
Yes it's got lots of bends but unless you're a complete idiot and drive accordingly, or you happen to meet one going the other way, you'll be fine. Some great views going down.
Two hour drive via Pemberton, easy Rd.
Two and a half hour drive up through Busselton. Easy boring drive.
Is there a prefered direction of travel on the Waterfall Way , towing a Van , our Van is a Exodus 14 .
Generally, the road seems more pleasant travelling West, with caravan mainly on outside of road.