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Baz421


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I know it's hilly but is the road width Ok for vans.

Drove on some older 9 ft roads into hills recently so want to make sure the Lyell is OK.

Any advice appreciated.



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Have driven the road many times, twice in Motorhome. Have observed caravans and been behind them for a while such is the road. Few passing ops. Road is a truck route between Hobart and Queenstown. Can be challenging in winter due to snow and Ice. 

Is it wide enough, yes. Is it windy and hilly yes, can you take a caravan on it Yes!

take care and enjoy your stay.

http://www.visithobartaustralia.com.au/lyell-hwy.html

 

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bob



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Old Crofter wrote:

Have driven the road many times, twice in Motorhome. Have observed caravans and been behind them for a while such is the road. Few passing ops. Road is a truck route between Hobart and Queenstown. Can be challenging in winter due to snow and Ice. 

Is it wide enough, yes. Is it windy and hilly yes, can you take a caravan on it Yes!

take care and enjoy your stay.

http://www.visithobartaustralia.com.au/lyell-hwy.html

 

Regards 

bob

Thanks for the info Bob much appreciated. 



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We have taken our van on the Lyell into Queenstown. Was ok then - a while ago now - so should be even better now. Is a steady downhill section - a few kms - but easy to handle in a lower gear.
We found going down into Tarraleah was much worse than into Queenstown. I believe there are some side roads that can be taken to avoid the downhill Tarraleah section.

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Baz421


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Thanks  for info. Baz



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