Help wanted from solo for roads Qld, NSW

ChiChi1 · Guru

Help wanted from solo for roads Qld, NSW

redz47 · Newbie

How are the roads in NSW? I want to get to Canberra to have car serviced and intend traveling Gore Highway from Toowoomba to Goondiwindi but pulling 29' 5th wheeler.......solo so need help here guys Red

Ma · Guru

Sorry I can't help you on that one Red, haven't travelled the Gore but there is sure to be someone on here who has but a very big welcome to the forum.

jimricho · Guru

Can't help with the Gore Highway but it is a major link between Brisbane and the Newell Hwy route to Melbourne. The Newell from Goondi to Dubbo (and beyond) is fine but expect significant heavy vehicle traffic. Google maps suggests a route from Dubbo to Canberra via Cowra and Yass. I've travelled from Cowra to Yass a few years back but not the other legs and it was ok then.

Regardless, check any local knowledge as you go, as my info is not the most up to date.

Ma · Guru

Have travelled the Cowra/Yass/Canberra route many times. Certainly is suitable for your 5thy red. Some nice scenery along the way as well.

the rocket · Guru

hello Redz47. Sorry i can/'t be of any help. I just popped in to say welcome. rocket n strop

old briney · Senior Member

Sheba posted these after your post they may help
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au

http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au

http://www.roadreport.nt.gov.au

www.131940.qld.gov.au

http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/

Cruising Granny · Guru

Please do not depend on those websites.
The information can be generally useful, but the actual road conditions can also be 3 to 4 days old.
In this climate of downpours and flash-flooding, this could be very dangerous, if you're on a schedule and can't afford the delays.

Dunmowin · Guru

We are currently in Narrabri (showgrounds) sitting out the rain. Not sure of situation between Goondiwindi & Narrabri, but I understand it is OK from Narrabri to Dubbo via The Newell

cannylass · Senior Member

When we not sure how the highways are we just ring ahead to the local police, for road condition's and they have been most helpful

Cruising Granny · Guru

If you have UHF radio in your tug stay tuned to Ch40 and if necessary ask the trucks coming from the opposite direction what the road is like behind them. These guys and girls can be a valuable resource out there on the long highways.
Some Police can be nice and helpful, while others are not.
Take care, safe and happy travels.

lilly31 · Guru

I have always found local SES are more helpful ..maybe because most are local to area and usually have thier finger on the pluse ....